Job Description

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 Perks:

• Flexible PTO (designed to offer flexible time away for you!)

• Up to 12 weeks paid parental leave

• Paid Volunteer Time Off

• Mental health coverage

• Quarterly Wellness stipend

• Fertility benefits

• Complete list of benefits here

CLA 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 operations

• Draft and review internal memoranda, policy summaries, and compliance materials

• Support interpretation of regulatory requirements across areas such as employment, privacy, compensation, and professional standards

• Assist with internal legal reviews, audits, and risk assessments

• Prepare summaries of legal developments and their implications for leadership and internal stakeholders

• Review documents related to contracts, governance materials, and internal policies

• Maintain legal documentation and knowledge resources

• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and People Solutions teams to support firm initiatives

What you will need:

• Enrollment in or completion of a Juris Doctor (JD) program from an accredited law school

• Prior experience in an in-house legal, compliance, risk, or professional services environment is a plus

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law

Our 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.

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Wellness at CLA

To 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.

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