Law Student - Government in Golden Valley, MN

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Government

Golden Valley, MN

Law Student - Government in Golden Valley, MN

Law Student

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title
Law Clerk

Job Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough review of documents and communications responsive to public records requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA).
- Identify and redact or withhold data protected under various classifications including public, private, confidential, nonpublic, and protected nonpublic data.
- Ensure compliance with attorney-client privilege, attorney work product, HIPAA, and other relevant federal or state confidentiality laws.
- Assist the City Attorney with legal research and application of statutory exceptions to disclosure.
- Maintain detailed records of redactions and legal justifications for withholdings.
- Coordinate with internal departments to gather, clarify, and prepare responsive materials.
- Prepare privilege logs or data classification indexes as required.
- Ensure timely and compliant responses to requests.
- Stay current on developments in data privacy law, MGDPA, and related regulations.
- Perform other legal or administrative tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience Information
- Completion of at least 3 semesters of law school at an ABA accredited law school, or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal Studies.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, with excellent attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of documents.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively under deadlines.
- Ability to work with sensitive materials and keep information confidential.
- Completion of an ABA-approved paralegal program or equivalent experience preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in a legal, compliance, or public records review environment is desired.
- Experience working in a government or public sector legal office is preferred.
- Experience with e-discovery platforms or public records request software is preferred.
- Knowledge of administrative law or open records compliance best practices is advantageous.
- Familiarity with MGDPA, federal and state confidentiality laws, attorney-client privilege, and work product doctrine is desired.
- Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques as well as public record maintenance principles is important.

Salary Information
- - Hourly

Work Environment and Physical Demands
- Work is conducted primarily indoors and employees in this position are generally free from work hazards.
- Regularly required to read and interpret documents and other written material.
- Regularly communicate and exchange information with others in person, over the telephone, and using written communication methods.
- Frequently remain in a stationary position and regularly move within the building to attend meetings and access files and office machinery.
- Occasionally travel locally to meetings or events.
- Regularly operate computers and other office equipment, such as a copy machine, printer, and telephone, as well as equipment/tools consistently found in the office environment.
- Occasionally move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Jul 04, 2025
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