MDHR Job Opening

MDHR is looking to fill a temporary position within the Department. Anyone interested in the position can view a full position description here by searching the Job ID.

Law Clerk (Job ID: 12301)

This position serves in the legal department as a law clerk and reports to and is supervised by the department's General Counsel. This position is project-based and intended to assist the department's legal team in a variety of legal matters, including primarily, but not limited to: creating substantive training, presentation, and technical guidance materials on a variety of novel legal matters such as school bullying and harassment, pregnancy discrimination, national origin discrimination, etc.; conducting legal research and writing; and performing other tasks as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Student in 2nd or 3rd year at an ABA certified law school.
• Excellent research skills
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to discrimination
• Excellent communication skills including writing, presentation and briefing skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate complex legal concepts
• Strong organization and project management skills

*Applications will be accepted through March 29, 2017.

If you have any questions about any of the positions, please contact Jodie Segelstrom at: jodie.segelstrom@state.mn.us or 651-259-3768