Legal Intern

Kind of Work

Professional level internship providing legal work experience for first, second, or third-year law school students or recent law school graduates.

We are seeking 4 legal interns to start in late May or early June 2026. Our internships run for approximately 12 weeks.

Please note: We are looking to fill (3) three internship positions in Duluth and (1) in Virginia/Hibbing, MN.

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.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County,* on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.*

Distinguishing Features of Work

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 Environment

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

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail):

• Applicant must be a 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.

Please Note: applicants completing their first year of Law School by May of 2026 are also encouraged to apply.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

October 27, 2025 -* Applicant screening will begin*
Beginning of December 2025 - Interviews to be conducted

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.

Work Location: In person