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Working Title: Law Clerk

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Minnesota Public Employment Relations Board

+ **Job ID** : 85455

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes/hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/10/2025

+ **Closing Date** : Open until filled. Review of applications will start after April 21, 2025.

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Employees Relations Board / Mediation Services-AFSCME

+ **Division/Unit** : Public Employees Relations Board / PERB Administrative Staff

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

+ **Work Area** : PERB, St. Paul

+ **Anticipated Start Date** : May 21, 2025

+ **End Date** : September 2025

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

This position provides the PERB with legal assistance related to the processing of public sector unfair labor practice charges. The person in this position will learn about the factual investigation and legal evaluation of allegations of unfair labor practices and the operations of a state agency charged with processing unfair labor practice cases. Some of the job duties include:

+ Conduct fact investigation and legal research

+ Prepare memoranda summarizing evidence and allegations

+ Conduct legal research on public sector unfair labor practices

+ Prepare materials for review by the PERB Board

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must be enrolled in an accredited law school and be in their second or third year of law school. You will be asked to complete an Education Verification form prior to appointment. Other minimum qualifications are and will be assessed at interview:

+ Knowledge of legal research, legal writing, and legal analysis.

+ Ability to work independently, with minimum supervision.

+ Ability to read, write, and to communicate complex matters effectively and professionally.

+ Ability to review and analyze legal documents.

+ Ability to review statutes and legal precedents and collect and evaluate evidence for completeness in order to assess allegations.

+ Skills sufficient to create and modify documents and spreadsheets with high detail and accuracy using software such as Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Prior experience or academic work related to labor law and administrative law.

+ Knowledge of or experience with Minnesota state government.

Additional Requirements

Applicants will be required to submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample. Successful applicants must pass an employment reference check.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.