Trial Attorney

US-MN-St. Paul

Job ID: 2024-39480
Type: Regular Full Time

Category: Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management
St. Paul, MN

Overview

Being good neighbors – helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place – is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good! Khakis optional. . .
At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family’s health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little “You” Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.
  Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits, locations, and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

Responsibilities

David M. Werwie & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance companies, is seeking a jury trial attorney with experience handling complex Minnesota civil litigation knowledge of Minnesota automobile insurance litigation, civil procedure, evidence, and trial strategy to join our St. Paul, MN office. Candidates must be active members in good standing with the Minnesota Bar and possess outstanding written and oral advocacy skills, the ability to work efficiently with cases in electronic form, and strong software/technological skills including competency in Word, Outlook, and Lexis-Nexis. The most qualified candidate will be a self-starter who can independently identify issues and handle a mixed, high-volume caseload of multiple suits in various stages of litigation through arbitration and trial while also demonstrating initiative in personal and professional development. Prior first-chair jury trial experience is required. Driving to job related activities will be required in this role, as will occasional commercial transportation. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role will be required to spend some time in the office. Ability to work and appear professionally from a private remote location will also be required as in-office work may not always be available.
Located in St. Paul, MN, we enjoy an active, busy civil trial practice. We provide a congenial, team-oriented professional work environment with skilled support staff, competitive salary and exceptional benefits.
Location: 30 East 7th Street, Suite 3100, St. Paul, Minnesota

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate (JD) from ABA accredited law school and excellent academic credentials
• Must have active license to practice law in Minnesota
• Must have Minnesota civil or criminal jury trial experience as first-chair
• Expertise in Minnesota automobile injury litigation in the areas of UM, UIM, and Liability
• Demonstrated excellent legal writing and critical thinking skills
• Exemplary customer and client service
• Ability to successfully handle substantive and procedural legal issues in Minnesota
• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunity

Apply Here: 254239412

PI254239412

Associate Legal Counsel

Up to $117,972/annually

St. Paul, MN This position provides transactional legal services to ensure that the agency acts in accordance with applicable statutes. The position primarily supports the department’s construction program (both roads and buildings) by:

1. Drafting and interpreting construction contract documents

2. Advising the department on applying contract specifications to specific facts

3. Assisting department staff in analyzing and resolving construction claims, professional errors/omissions, and false claims

4. Advising on procurement issues and procurement protests This position also advises the Office of Civil Rights and the Office of Construction and Innovative Contracting’s labor compliance unit. The incumbent will provide advice to ensure that program implementation is in accordance with applicable law, including federal and state civil rights and prevailing wage law.

At the Staff Attorney 3 level, in addition to the above, the position is the lead attorney in providing legal services and advice. This includes but is not limited to developing protocols, policies, and legislative proposals relating to construction law and a variety of other complex areas of law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications for the Staff Attorney 3

• A J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
• Three years of advanced professional experience that demonstrates:
  • Legal research and analysis, writing, and client counseling experience.
  • Practical experience in at least two of the following: construction law, business transactional law, drafting and/or interpreting contracts, commercial litigation, and/or government agency/administrative law.

APPLY ONLINE BY 11/20/2024:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers

2. Click “Search open positions”

3. Enter the Job Opening ID “81528” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”

4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting

5. Click “Apply for Job”

6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – MHBA. Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator

Up to $98,240/annually

St. Paul, MN

The position implements the agency’s American Disability Act (ADA) Title I (employment) program, manages reasonable accommodation requests and processes, and administers the Connect 700 program. Responsibilities include implementing procedures, tracking, and monitoring ADA requests, maintaining meticulous records, formalizing all ADA accommodations, collecting, and analyzing data for administrative reports, documenting the interactive process with applicants, employees. and supervisors, and reviewing requests based on policy and law. In addition, the position provides objective, impartial, and precise legal and policy advice to all levels of the organization to ensure standardized compliance with agency policy and requirements and provides trainings for supervisors, managers, and Human Resources professionals regarding ADA and the Connect 700 program.

This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.37 and will participate in meetings where state labor negotiation proposals are discussed and evaluated; use labor relations information as it relates to employee ADA and FMLA processes. The position will also have access to employee confidential, private data, and medical records and will be responsible for the proper storage and retention of this data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of advanced professional experience administering ADA Title I (employment) that demonstrates:

• Experience interpreting and applying the American Disability Act (ADA) and other related laws (e.g. FMLA, Worker's Compensation) and policies to accommodation requests from applicants and employees.
• Experience researching and analyzing information sufficient to make decisions and/or recommendations determining whether an accommodation is reasonable or an undue hardship.
• Experience advising management and/or other professionals regarding the ADA.
• Experience developing and implementing ADA processes, procedures, or policies.

APPLY ONLINE BY 11/18/2024:

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers

2. Click “Search open positions”

3. Enter the Job Opening ID “78938” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”

4. Click on the Job Title to view the job posting

5. Click “Apply for Job” 6. When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Other – MHBA. Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.

The Assistant County Attorney III performs professional legal services for the Washington County Board of Commissioners and other Washington County boards, commissions and departments; prosecutes criminal and delinquency cases; provides legal representation in civil suits; and provides legal services for child support enforcement and paternity proceedings. The Assistant County Attorney III trains, advises and counsels Assistant County Attorney IIs and Is, as well as paralegal staff. Work assignments provide the opportunity to use knowledge and skills obtained through prior experience and education. An Assistant County Attorney III is the highest level in the Assistant County Attorney classification series and is expected to work on the most difficult, complex and important cases.

Responsibilities in this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Providing accountability for reliably delivering transformative licensing services that promote the health, safety and well-being of Minnesota children, youth and families.
• Directing and coordinating the licensing and administrative functions of the Licensing (DCYF) Division, so that the Division operates efficiently and effectively to ensure the health, safety, and rights of children, youth, and families served by Department of Human Services (DHS) licensed programs.
• Managing, directing, and implementing new and ongoing projects that assess the programmatic needs for licensed providers and licensing staff so that work is conducted and carried out effectively and efficiently with cross-divisional input.
• Directing the development and operation of the licensing (DCYF) division’s monitoring, evaluating, reporting, and quality assurance operations to ensure that the division is meeting objectives and that reporting, and quality assurance efforts are coordinated with the central intake, investigations, data, and other division licensing units and information and technology unit.
• Assumes responsibility of primary decision-maker in absence of the DCYF Inspector General.

Job Title: Employment Lawyer (2-6 Years of Experience)

Location: East Metro

Organization: Healthcare Company

Job Type: Full-Time, Onsite (3 days/week)

About the organization:

A growing healthcare company is adding a new lawyer role on their legal team. Employment Lawyer. This team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, friendly, and dynamic work environment. If you are customer service-oriented with a passion for employment law, we would love to hear from you.

Position Overview:

As an Employment Lawyer, you will be a key resource for the Human Resources department, supporting the executive team and various business units. You will assist in managing employee matters, including internal investigations, licensing issues, policy reviews, sanctions, and disciplinary actions. This role offers a great opportunity for a lawyer with 2-6 years of employment law experience who is looking to grow their career within a supportive and fast-paced healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on employment-related matters, including employee investigations, sanctions, licensing issues, and policy compliance.
• Collaborate closely with the HR department, executive leadership, and business units to develop and implement employment policies and best practices.
• Advise on compliance with labor laws, workplace regulations, and industry-specific guidelines within healthcare.
• Assist in resolving employee disputes and mitigating legal risks associated with employment decisions.
• Play an active role in developing employee relations strategies to foster a positive and compliant work environment.
• A great career growth opportunity: If you have interest in learning and expanding beyond employment law - that could be possible in this company.

Qualifications:

• 2-6 years of employment law experience, with an emphasis on supporting employee matters (investigations, sanctions, policy development).
• Experience working with healthcare or regulated industries is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, workplace policies, and employment practices.
• Business acumen with the ability to align legal advice with organizational goals.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer service-oriented, with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Must be able to work onsite at least 3 days a week.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation package.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment with a strong focus on professional development.
• Opportunity to be a critical player in shaping employment law practices within a growing organization.
• Work closely with a dynamic executive team and across multiple business functions.
• If you’re a driven, detail-oriented employment lawyer ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:

Please make a confidential inquiry or submit your resume and cover letter to Mim Johnson @ Mjohnson@Talonperformancegroup.com We look forward to learning more about you and your career interests!

Job Title: Head of Legal Operations (Attorney)

Location: Minnesota office of a boutique Plaintiff Law Firm

Job Type: Full-Time

About Us:

This boutique firm is a leading plaintiff's firm specializing in personal injury and criminal defense. They are growing and opened a new role leadership role for a lawyer - a The head of Legal Operations. This newly created position will play a critical role in driving operational efficiency and overseeing the daily functions of our Criminal Defense and Personal Injury legal teams.

Position Overview:

As the Head of Legal Operations, you will provide strategic leadership, manage case workflows, supervise legal staff, and ensure compliance with legal standards, manage client relationships. This role offers a unique opportunity for an attorney with a background in personal injury or a related practice area, paired with operations or business management experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise daily operations for Criminal Defense and Personal Injury teams. Implement and manage policies and procedures to optimize case management. Provide strategic guidance and support to attorneys, paralegals, and staff. Oversee case progress, ensuring deadlines and compliance are met. Enhance operational efficiency through technology and data-driven strategies. Maintain strong client relationships and ensure a high level of service. Participate on the Firm's leadership team

Qualifications:

Ideally licensed to practice law in Minnesota and North Dakota (or ability to obtain). Proven leadership experience within a legal setting. Preferred knowledge of personal injury, criminal defense law or related areas. Strategic thinker with excellent organizational and communication skills. Organized, able to make sound decisions, creative problem solver, sense of urgency, demonstrated leadership experience.

Why Join ?

Be part of a dynamic, fast-paced firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services. Opportunity to help shape and lead the operational strategy of the firm. Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Please make confidential inquires to Jodi at JStandke@TalonPerformanceGroup.com.

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1965, Messerli Kramer is a Top 20 Minnesota law firm with locations in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Wisconsin and Nebraska. We have a hard-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned and comprehensive legal services. With an emphasis on building lasting relationships with our clients, our professionals take the time to listen and understand legal issues within the larger framework of the business as a whole. Known for our dedication and responsiveness, Messerli Kramer is focused on finding pragmatic solutions and producing remarkable results for our clients. Messerli Kramer serves individuals and businesses through three unique, yet complementary divisions. We represent a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law.

POSITION DETAILS

An experienced Attorney in our fast-paced Business Litigation Department. The successful candidate must have exceptional legal research, writing, and critical thinking ability; high academic achievement; excellent verbal and written advocacy at motion hearings and trial; and the capacity to organize, prioritize and multi-task. Minimum of seven (7) years business litigation experience, with business development success.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES ·

• Represent individuals or organizations in court cases and other legal proceedings such as arbitrations, mediations and other law proceedings
• Travel to represent and be comfortable presenting cases in front of judges and juries
• Conduct exceptional legal research and writing
• Handle all legal disputes that occur in business context for the business litigation practice area.
• Prepare information for court, interview witnesses and review documents and closing deals outside of courtrooms.
• Prepare, attend and advocate at motion hearings and trials
• Strive for wanting to achieve high volume billing up to 1800 hours annually
• Attend client and community events for business development opportunities
• Focus on growing business litigation practice
• Support designated clients in timely and professional manner

About the Position

The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is accepting applications for multiple senior attorney positions in its Civil Litigation Division. The pay range for a senior attorney is $131,927.00 - $165,328.07 and will be dependent on qualifications.

Positions in this class perform a wide variety of very complex professional legal work at the full performance level in the City of Saint Paul City Attorney's Office to include representing the City and City employees in civil litigation, and providing general legal services to various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees; and performs related duties as required.

Information Specific to these Positions:

These positions will involve litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, employment and various tort claims. The successful candidates must:

• Conduct legal analysis of standard and complex civil actions initiated against the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials.
• Develop sustainable litigation strategies for a variety of pending and threatened civil actions. Represent the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials through all phases of civil litigation in state and federal district and appellate courts.
• The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Senior Attorney Job Description.

The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.

Position Requirements

Candidates for this position will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree, a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota, and at least seven years of experience practicing law. Preferred candidates will be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is contingent upon maintaining a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota. Ideal candidates will have five years of civil litigation experience. Qualified candidates must have strong writing and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to maintain consistent professionalism.

Are you considering a tax law career change and want to serve in the public sector? Working with the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers the chance to work on high-profile tax matters that are rarely encountered in a typical law firm career. You'll have the opportunity to work on matters that have a substantial impact on our state.

This attorney position is ideal for an experienced attorney with a passion for making a difference in the lives of Minnesotans through innovative, collaborative, and results-driven thinking. If you're ready to embark on a new venture, this role at the Department is a fantastic opportunity.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Using research and writing skills, support the litigation and policy work of the Department by conducting legal and policy research to produce written products that collect and apply research to issues concerning the Department.
• Using knowledge of case law, statutes, and of how courts apply law to facts, provide legal advice to managers, executives, and staff on various topics within the Department, including employment and labor law matters.
• Monitor litigation involving the Department to coordinate litigation-related information and activities in support of favorable outcomes for the Department.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications **To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
• At least five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the area of employment law, labor law, and/or affirmative action/equal opportunity.
• Experience must demonstrate the following: Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters.

Experience in multiple areas of law.

Maslon LLP is seeking an associate with 0-3 years of experience to work within its Financial Services practice group. A successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to work well in a fast-paced environment. This position provides an excellent opportunity to do sophisticated legal work in a mid-size law firm setting. Prior experience with corporate trust, corporate or municipal bond structures, asset securitizations, bankruptcy, or representation of financial institutions acting in various agency roles, is preferred but not required.

What sets Maslon apart is the quality of our relationships, with our clients and with each other. We are large enough to handle the most challenging legal matters, allowing us to sustain a diverse and sophisticated practice, yet we are small enough to recognize and respect the individuality of our clients, lawyers and staff. At Maslon, we emphasize excellence in the practice of law, while maintaining values of informality, diversity and friendship. Our recruitment objective is to hire diverse, well-rounded individuals who share these values. We are committed to the training and professional development of our new attorneys.

In early 2023 Maslon achieved Midsize Mansfield Certification Plus status, which is the highest level of certification that a law firm can obtain. The Mansfield certification, administered by Diversity Lab, recognized the structural changes and actions taken by Maslon over the evaluation period to ensure consideration and promotion of underrepresented lawyers. Maslon is currently undergoing Midsize Mansfield 2023-2024 to further strengthen our firm by creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

For more information, visit us at www.maslon.com. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter HERE. Questions can be directed to Angie Roell, Director of Legal Talent, at angie.roell@maslon.com.

Maslon LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our firm continues to be dedicated to providing a workplace that is free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

The Metropolitan Council is the regional planning agency for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area providing essential services to our region: transportation, wastewater treatment, growth and development of local communities, affordable housing programs, and regional park systems. This position is eligible for hybrid (remote and onsite) teleworking. The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for providing expert legal advice on employment law, data practices, discrimination and ADA claims. Will handle and manage state and federal employment-related litigation, administrative hearings, and more. Salary Range: $103,875.20 - $168,604.80 Annually Requirements: JD degree AND recent experience practicing law. See complete job posting and apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/metrocouncil

Are you considering a career change and eager to tackle cutting-edge issues? Working with the Minnesota Department of Revenue offers the chance to engage with high-profile topics that are rarely encountered in a typical law firm career. You'll have the opportunity to work on matters that have a substantial impact on our state. This high-level position is ideal for an experienced attorney with a passion for making a difference in the lives of Minnesotans through meaningful legal work in the public sector. If you're ready to embark on a new venture and achieve significant accomplishments, this role at the Department is a fantastic opportunity.

Apply here!

Nilan Johnson Lewis is a women-owned law firm with an innovative, team-based approach to the practice of law. We seek people who are dedicated to building the strongest possible law firm through deep and unique partnerships with clients. If you desire a professional atmosphere with a culture that emphasizes excellence, superior client service, long-term investment in client relationships, and teamwork, our firm is for you.

We seek an Associate Attorney to support our Corporate and Nonprofit Services Practice Group. The qualified individual will have at least 3 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of corporate, real estate, and nonprofit law. This individual will also assist our health care group with transaction related work. Ideally, this person will have the following experience:

• Drafting operating agreements and corporate formation documents.
• Representing sellers or buyers in commercial real estate transactions.
• Seeking exempt status for nonprofit entities.
• Negotiating complex contracts.
• Commercial lending transactions.
• Acquisitions, mergers, and other business combination transactions.
• Working with health care industry and other large non-profit organizations.

Qualifications:
• 3+ years of corporate and transactional experience with knowledge of corporate and real estate law.
• Exceptional research and writing skills required.
• Must be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills along with experience with direct client contact.
• Academic credentials will be weighed along with other indicators of ability, motivation and initiative.
• Must be able to be in the office at least 3 days per week.
• Must be admitted to practice in MN (or eligible).
• Admission in Wisconsin is desired.

Benefits:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Hybrid Working Policy
• 401(k) Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Parking Provided

How to Apply:
If you are an ambitious, hard-working, self-starter and are interested in this unique and challenging opportunity, you can apply at https://nilanjohnson.com/career-opportunity/associate-attorney-corporate-nonprofit/.
Please upload your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample along with your application. For assistance with the application process, or for accommodations, please contact HR@nilanjohnson.com.

Nilan Johnson Lewis is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.