Legal Intern – (4) (Open)

We are seeking 4 legal interns to start in late May or early June 2025. Our internships run for approximately 12 weeks.

The salary reflected above is current for 2025. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Unit Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.An employee in the Legal Intern class will work directly with a Division Head Attorney in all phases of the civil, criminal & public health and human services legal process by utilizing and applying standardized principals of law. Duties include answering defense motions, conducting legal research, and appearing in court with a supervising attorney. The work is performed under the direction of a Division Head. WORK LOCATION:
Duluth Courthouse
100 N 5th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55802
Criminal & Civil

Duluth Government Services Center
320 W 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55802
Public Health & Human Services

or

Virginia Courthouse
300 S Fifth Ave
Virginia, MN 55792
Criminal Division & Public Health & Human Services

Hibbing Courthouse
1810 12th Ave East
Hibbing, MN 55746
Criminal Division & Public Health & Human Services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Applicant must be a first, second, or third year law school student, eligible to practice under the Minnesota Practice Rule.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the appointing authority for consideration.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Applicants selected for appointment are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:
St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.