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Law Clerk - Student Worker Para Prof Sr

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 1h ago

Working Title: Law Clerk - Student Worker Para Prof Sr

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

Job ID : 92382

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full Time

Regular/Temporary : Temporary

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 02/26/2026

Closing Date : 03/12/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office

Division/Unit : Legal

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : AFSCME

Anticipated Start Date : 06/01/2026

End Date : 08/03/2026

FLSA Status: Non exempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking to hire two Law Clerks for the summer semester to provide legal review and support services relating to the regulatory oversight and rulemaking aspects of the office. Law Clerks will learn about attorney-client privilege and Minnesota Chapter 13 (MN Government Data Practices Act). Appointments are expected to last approximately ten (10) weeks. This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two (2) days per week and is expected to be in the office three (3) days per week.

This job post will be used to fill two (2) positions.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:

Research state level cannabis environments

Draft memorandums and legal documents

Participate in meetings and work groups related to legal research assignments

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Currently enrolled in a JD program and completed at least one year of study at an ABA approved law school

Excellent research and writing skills (writing sample will be requested of applicants invited for an interview)

To be eligible for appointment as a student worker, you must be a student enrolled in an educational program. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as student workers, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. As a student, you must be enrolled in high school or in a post-secondary or graduate program. If a student is enrolled at a credit-granting institution, they must carry at least six semester (nine quarter) credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution, or one that only offers one credit per class, a student must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load shall be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an education verification form prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Law Review or another legal journal

Experience with Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, or other legal research tools

Coursework in administrative law, public policy, business, statutory interpretation, agriculture, cannabis, and/or food safety

An interest in working in state government, rulemaking, and/or cannabis

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

Employment reference check

Conflict of interest review

Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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