Messerli Kramer is a leading law firm in the Twin Cities founded in 1965 with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Plymouth, Minnesota. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, our attorneys and staff are focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients. Our clients trust us to help them navigate the myriad of legal issues that confront them in their business and personal lives.

Messerli Kramer is seeking a 2-3L law clerk for our downtown Minneapolis full-service law firm for summer 2027. We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to work with our legal team. You will have an opportunity to work with different attorneys in all practice groups like corporate, finance, business litigation, family law and real estate. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, collaborating with talented professionals, and gaining valuable experience in our firm. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Document Preparation: Drafting, editing, and formatting legal documents, including contracts, agreements, policies, corporate resolutions, and handling new business entities

· Corporate Filings: Assisting with the preparation and filing of corporate documents, such as annual reports, business licenses, and other regulatory filings.

· Proactively ensuring that the legal team is prepared with necessary materials for closings, hearings, meetings, etc.

· Research and Miscellaneous Projects: from other departments including real estate, litigation and family law. 

CLERK EXPECTATIONS

· Strong writing and research skills

· Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Ability to work with and take direction from multiple individuals, as well as the ability to work independently

· Strong commitment to client service

· Good planning, prioritization, and organizational skills

· Ability to manage conflicting priorities with competing deadlines

· Committed to providing comprehensive administrative support

· Excellent proofreading skills

· Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

· Ability to problem-solve and use sound judgment

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

· Positive and professional demeanor

REQUIREMENTS

· 2+ years of law school

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite