Legal Clerk

CLA is a top 10 national professional services firm where our purpose is to create opportunities every day, for our clients, our people, and our communities through industry-focused wealth advisory, digital, audit, tax, consulting, and outsourcing services. Even with more than 8,500 people, 130 U.S. locations, and a global reach, we promise to know you and help you.CLA is dedicated to building a culture that invites different beliefs and perspectives to the table, so we can truly know and help our clients, communities, and each other.Our PerksFlexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)Up to 12 weeks paid parental leavePaid Volunteer Time OffMental health coverageQuarterly Wellness stipendFertility benefitsComplete list of benefits hereCLA is currently seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Clerk to join our team and support the firm’s legal, risk management, and compliance functions. In this role, you will contribute to key initiatives by conducting legal research, supporting internal reviews, and helping interpret regulatory requirements that impact our business operations. This is a strong opportunity for someone pursuing or recently completing a Juris Doctor (JD) who is looking to gain experience in a collaborative, professional services environment. It will be an in-office role.How you’ll create opportunities in this Legal Clerk role: Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and administrative guidance relevant to firm operationsDraft and review internal memoranda, policy summaries, and compliance materialsSupport interpretation of regulatory requirements across areas such as employment, privacy, compensation, and professional standardsAssist with internal legal reviews, audits, and risk assessmentsPrepare summaries of legal developments and their implications for leadership and internal stakeholdersReview documents related to contracts, governance materials, and internal policiesMaintain legal documentation and knowledge resourcesCollaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and People Solutions teams to support firm initiativesWhat You Will NeedEnrollment in or completion of a Juris Doctor (JD) program from an accredited law schoolPrior experience in an in-house legal, compliance, risk, or professional services environment is a plusStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeFamiliarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg LawOur approach to compensation emphasizes collaboration and career growth. We pay competitive wages and view compensation as an investment in our people. Factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and knowledge may impact position of pay within the range.The compensation range for this position in Minnesota is: $73,000-125,000.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesClick here to learn about your hiring rights.Wellness at CLATo support our CLA family members, we focus on their physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being and offer comprehensive benefit options that include health, dental, vision, 401k and much more.To view a complete list of benefits click here.