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| Hiring Organization | Job Title | State | Posted / Updated | Application Deadline |
| USAO District of Massachusetts | Law Student Volunteer | MA | May 1, 2024 | See Posting |
| USAO District of Massachusetts | Law Student Volunteer, Summer | MA | May 1, 2024 | See Posting |
| USAO Northern District of California | Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated) | CA | May 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| USAO Northern District of California | Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated) | CA | May 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Resident Legal Advisor, Guatemala | May 1, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | |
| Office of Privacy and Civil Liberties (OPCL) | Attorney Advisor | DC | April 30, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| United States Attorney's Office (USAO) | Law Student Volunteer - Civil - Fall 2024 | AZ | April 30, 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| USAO Eastern District of California | Special Assistant United States Attorney | CA | April 30, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| USAO Eastern District of California | Special Assistant United States Attorney | CA | April 30, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 | MD | April 30, 2024 | June 5, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Resident Legal Advisor (RLA), Mozambique | April 30, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Immigration Judge | VA | April 30, 2024 | May 9, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Intermittent Legal Advisor, Ghana | April 29, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | Assistant General Counsel (FOIA) | DC | April 29, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Resident Legal Advisor, Bangladesh | April 29, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | |
| USAO Eastern District of Virginia | Assistant United States Attorney | VA | April 26, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| USAO Western District of Oklahoma | Assistant United States Attorney | OK | April 26, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) | Trial Attorney | DC | April 25, 2024 | May 22, 2024 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Trial Attorney (ITFO-New York) | NY | April 25, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2025/ Summer 2025/ Fall 2025, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, FARA Unit | DC | April 25, 2024 | See Posting |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2025/ Summer 2025/ Fall 2025, Counterintelligence and Export Control Section | DC | April 25, 2024 | See Posting |
| United States Attorney's Office (USAO) | Law Student Volunteer - Spring, Summer, Fall Semesters | AZ | April 24, 2024 | See Posting |
| Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) | LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER, Academic year | CA | April 24, 2024 | August 1, 2024 |
About the Position
The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office Criminal Division currently has 2 vacancies for a provisional Attorney. Starting salary for these positions is dependent on qualifications. Please note: These positions are grant funded with employment duration through December 31, 2025.
Positions in this class perform a variety of professional legal work at the intermediate to full performance level in the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office. Criminal Division attorneys handle high-volumes of a variety of criminal cases from charging through appeal.
General Description of Duties:
These positions will involve prosecuting individuals charged with petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor offenses. Typical work performed includes:
- Screening of cases for criminal charges by reviewing and evaluating reports from law enforcement, assessing evidentiary issues and the merits of cases, and recommending approval of or declining of charges.
- Representing the City by preparing for and making appearances at arraignments, pretrial hearings, trials, sentencing, and other court proceedings; keeping affected parties informed as to case status; negotiating resolution of cases, and recommending disposition of cases.
- Drafting, filing, and/or submitting criminal complaints, memoranda, discovery requests, appeals, proposed court orders, pleadings, motions, letters and other legal documents.
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 positions as an Attorney 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 three years of experience practicing law as an Attorney at the entry to intermediate level with the City of Saint Paul or equivalent.
Preferred candidates will have at least 3 years of experience as an Attorney in the practice of criminal law.
Continued employment as an Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Professional References
- A legible copy of your proof of license to practice law in the State of Minnesota (required at time of hire)
First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Provisional Employment: Provisional employees are not certified employees, but are eligible to receive benefits on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Position
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 this Position:
This position involves litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, employment and various tort claims. The successful candidate 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 and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and at least five years of experience practicing law as an Attorney at the intermediate to senior level with the City of Saint Paul or equivalent. 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, a demonstrated ability to maintain consistent professionalism, and a license to practice law in Minnesota.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
- Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- Statement of Interest
- Resume
- Writing Sample
- A legible copy of your proof of license to practice law in the State of Minnesota (required at time of hire)
First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. All who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Working Title: Discrimination Law Supervisor
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Transportation Department
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 04/05/2024
- Closing Date: 05/06/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-MMA
- Division/Unit: Chief of Staff / Office of Equity & Diversity
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position will have the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement.
Join our team as a supervisor managing nondiscrimination and harassment investigations, as well as analyzing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodation requests, to ensure MnDOT fulfills its obligations under relevant employment discrimination laws in a union environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Supervising discrimination and harassment investigators, and ADA staff.
- Analyzing complex reasonable accommodation requests, including assessing undue hardships and ensuring prompt, legally sound responses to all accommodation requests.
- Assisting managers in understanding employment discrimination laws, state personnel laws/rules, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
- Responding to discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or the MN Department of Human Rights. This includes providing a factual and legal analysis of allegations; drafting MnDOT's position statements; and responding to subpoenas and information requests.
If you're dedicated to fostering inclusive and equitable treatment in the workplace, and possess a robust understanding of employment law, we invite you to apply!
** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Three (3) years of experience supervising professionals conducting workplace investigations OR supervising professionals representing employers in EEOC/Human Rights complaints by writing position statements or responding to complex ADA accommodation requests, including making undue hardship determinations;
OR
- Four (4) years of advanced professional experience conducting workplace investigations OR representing employers in EEOC/Human Rights complaints by writing position statements or responding to complex ADA accommodation requests, including making undue hardship determinations.
NOTE: A JD degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school substitutes for one year of advanced professional experience.
Information on the candidate’s resume must also demonstrate:
- Legal drafting skills sufficient to communicate clear and concise findings in plain language to governing bodies, managers, supervisors, and staff.
- Legal analysis skills sufficient to comprehend case law, statutes, and regulations and to apply findings to specific facts and circumstances.
- Client counseling skills sufficient to provide complex information in a useful manner.
Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to respond to a writing sample exercise.
Preferred Qualifications
- A JD degree.
- An active license to practice law in Minnesota.
- Experience supervising professional staff.
- Experience applying state and federal civil rights statutes, state, and federal case law related to discrimination, harassment, civil rights and/or Minnesota’s Data Practices Act.
Additional Requirements
**Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check**
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Heather Madigan Clark at heather.madigan@state.mn.us.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Heather Madigan Clark at heather.madigan@state.mn.us.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
- Ride the new METRO "Green Line" Light Rail Train to work! The Rice/Capitol Station is located close by.
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
This is a transactional law attorney position in the MN Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Chief Counsel, reporting to the Contract Management Section’s Senior Legal Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel of Contract Management and Torts. The incumbent performs legal research, prepares legal memoranda, and provides advice on various and complex legal topics. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents to ensure that the contracts and documents comply with state and federal law and policy requirements, including the MnDOT Contract Management Policy and Procedures, and meet program goals and objectives; assisting in factual research by gathering information from MnDOT offices and staff, legal and non-legal resources, and then organizing and summarizing the information, in memorandum or other format, for potential use in client counseling, litigation or settlement planning, or for other compliance or risk management purposes; and preparing, or assist in preparing, reviews of proposed legislation. APPLY ONLINE BY 5/6/2024: 1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers 2. Click “Search open positions” 3. Enter the Job Opening ID “75952” 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 current vacancy is in the County Attorney's Department. The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department.
This position is for a Labor and Employment Attorney who will be assigned to the Civil Division of the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. The Labor and Employment Attorney for Ramsey County performs professional legal work of a high degree of difficulty and complexity as a confidential, non-represented attorney in support of the County’s Human Resources and Labor Relations activities. This Attorney would meet the statutory definition of a confidential employee under Minnesota’s Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA) 179A.
The Labor and Employment Attorney will represent Ramsey County and advise the County Board, Human Resources Department and Labor Relations Manager, and other County clients, on labor and employment law issues by conducting legal research and prepare legal opinions on issues for pending lawsuits and administrative matters. The Labor and Employment Attorney for Ramsey County will prepare lawsuits for trial and try cases relating to employment, personnel, civil rights, governmental authority, civil rights actions and personnel matters in State and Federal court and before administrative agencies, law judges and arbitrators.
This Attorney will advise and assist in drafting personnel policies and labor agreements, provide legal advice to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resource Deputies and Labor Relations Manager, as well as other officials of the County. The Labor and Employment Attorney will provide legal consultation on administration of the Collective Bargaining Agreements and when requested, will actively participate in meetings and negotiations with the Labor Relations Manager on behalf of the County. This Attorney will also advise the Human Resources Department on the legal implications of labor relations and human resources management activities, including but not limited to, negotiations, mediation, interest, arbitration, grievance arbitration and personnel policy compliance. The Labor and Employment Attorney will assist in developing labor relations information as defined in Minnesota Statute 13.37 and personnel data as defined in Minnesota Statute 13.43.
Prepare lawsuits for trial and try cases relating to employment, personnel, civil rights, governmental authority, civil rights actions and personnel matters in State and Federal court and before administrative agencies, law judges and arbitrators., including but not limited to, negotiations, mediation, interest arbitration, grievance arbitration and personnel policy compliance. Represent the County in any subsequent administrative or judicial proceedings relating to such human resources or labor relations and employment activities.
Flexible Workplace
This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).
To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.
Examples of Work Performed
- Prepare cases for judicial and administrative proceedings by interviewing clients and witnesses, investigating facts, researching law, drafting pleadings, subpoenaing and interviewing witnesses, analyzing the opposition's case, and writing legal memoranda and briefs.
- Try assigned criminal or civil cases and represent the County at judicial hearings by presenting facts, analyzing evidence and information as it is conveyed during the proceedings, and adjusting the County's case as necessary; make recommendations on whether to file appeals.
- Determine whether to charge, drop charges or negotiate pleas by analyzing facts in relation to established charging or plea negotiation standards; contact crime victims in accordance with the Victim's Rights Act.
- Advise less experienced staff attorneys on matters of trial strategy, analysis and presentation of evidence, case negotiation or other matters of law; assign work to and review, revise and discuss the legal opinions, pleadings, strategies and settlements of law clerks; direct the work of clerical staff in the preparation of legal documents.
- Negotiate contracts, leases, lawsuit settlements or similar legal matters by assessing clients' needs, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of clients' and opponents' bargaining positions and meeting with opponents' representatives so that the clients' objectives can be reached at minimal cost.
- Analyze legislation, case law, legal publications and other relevant literature in order to maintain accurate, current information on legal developments in all areas of law.
- Prepare legal opinions and plan litigation in order to resolve immediate issues and to establish a basis for resolving future matters of a similar nature.
- Draft proposed legislation and respond to inquiries in relation to proposed legislation.
- Provide training and advice to law enforcement officers, attorneys, corrections workers, social workers, and other relevant parties in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal and civil law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area of assignment.
- Prepare appellate briefs by analyzing issues, reviewing transcripts and doing necessary legal research; make oral arguments to appellate courts.
- Recommends the disposition of cases to judges, referees, arbitrators and administrative law judges.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited college of law.
Experience: Five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Certifications/Licensure: Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and completion of 45 credits of continuing legal education every three years.
Exam/Screening Process Information
The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Assistant County Attorney 3 will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as an Assistant County Attorney 3. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 3 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application (Download PDF reader). You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Megan Simmons at Megan.Simmons@co.ramsey.mn.us
| Hiring Organization | Job Title | State | Posted / Updated | Application Deadline |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Fall 2024 Law Clerk Internship (Human Rights & Special Prosecutions) | DC | April 17, 2024 | June 1, 2024 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Supervisory Trial Attorney - Assistant Director | DC | April 17, 2024 | See Posting |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section | DC | April 16, 2024 | See Posting |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2025/ Summer 2025/ Fall 2025, National Security Cyber Section | DC | April 16, 2024 | See Posting |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Regional Resident Legal Advisor - Latvia | April 16, 2024 | May 7, 2024 | |
| USAO District of New Mexico | Volunteer Law Student, Fall 2024 | NM | April 16, 2024 | May 31, 2024 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Trial Attorney - (Camp Lejeune) | DC | April 15, 2024 | April 30, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) Attorney Advisor, Hong Kong | April 15, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | |
| Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) | Attorney Advisor - Employment/Ethics Counsel | DC | April 14, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | TX | April 12, 2024 | May 6, 2024 |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2025/ Summer 2025/ Fall 2025, Foreign Investment Review Section | DC | April 12, 2024 | See Posting |
| USAO Northern District of New York | LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER, ACADEMIC YEAR (FALL 2024; SPRING 2025) | NY | April 12, 2024 | May 15, 2024 |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA), GS-0905-15 | DC | April 12, 2024 | April 26, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) Attorney Advisor, Malaysia | April 11, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Privacy and Civil Liberties Attorney | VA | April 11, 2024 | See Posting |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Regional Resident Legal Advisor, Balkans Regional Counterterrorism | April 11, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney | MD | April 10, 2024 | April 24, 2024 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | Consolidated Legal Center (CLC) Attorney | MD | April 10, 2024 | April 24, 2024 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Resident Legal Advisor, Philippines | April 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | National Security and Cyber Law Attorney | DC | April 10, 2024 | See Posting |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 - NY Immigration Court | NY | April 10, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| USAO Northern District of Ohio | Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2024 | OH | April 10, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services is seeking an Outreach Coordinator to help us deliver the Legal Risk Detector (LRD) to our service area. This is a one-year grant funded position with a high probability for funding in the long term. The Legal Risk Detector is an online tool to help identify when elders may benefit from legal assistance or education. LRD is part of SMRLS Legal Advocacy for Older Persons (LAOP) program serving elders in our communities.
The LRD Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for sourcing, establishing, and maintaining relationships with community partners who will using the tool in the field. The LRD Outreach Coordinator will be the point person for internal and external stakeholders for all aspects related to this program. The position is responsible for providing outreach and education regarding the LRD tool and associated services to potential community partners and referral sources and bringing new clients into the Agency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop new partner relationships by planning and organizing outreach activities to call on potential referral outlets and other sources of prospective partners.
- Assists the agency s LAOP Legal Staff in processing and on-boarding new partners.
- Communicates with and supports existing partners as needed in conjunction with LAOP legal staff.
- Works with Supervising Attorney to develop outreach plan and tracking mechanisms.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining partnerships with non-profit organizations, government agencies and other external stakeholders to advance awareness of the LRD tool and promote its use.
- The coordinator will serve as the point person for the LRD team to ensure that workflow considerations, data collection, and reporting needs are incorporated into our legal software program, Legal Server.
- Provides training and technical support to LRD partners and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinates with Development Team on LRD funding reports.
- Coordinates with LAOP staff and technology partners on tool maintenance and updates.
- Maintains a portfolio of LRD partnerships ensuring accurate contact and coordination information.
- Provides additional support as needed to LAOP legal staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
- AA degree preferred, but not required.
- 3 years’ administrative systems advocacy experience working in a governmental or senior services agency strongly preferred, but not required.
- Experience with community-based organizing.
- Experience in the elder-care field.
- Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office suite and CRM data systems and online platforms.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
SMRLS’ MISSION:
SMRLS is a non-profit law firm which receives federal, state, local, public, and private funding to provide free legal help to low-income and elderly people who reside in 33 counties of southern Minnesota. As Minnesota’s oldest legal aid program (founded in 1909), SMRLS has established a tradition of partnering with the private bar, a bi-partisan legislature, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and other Minnesota Legal Services Coalition programs to provide access to justice. SMRLS has an experienced, dynamic staff and volunteer attorneys which provide legal assistance to over 200,000 eligible persons.
SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its mission of providing a full range of high quality legal services, in a respectful manner, which enables clients to enforce their legal rights, maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness and abuse; and empower persons and ensure equal opportunity, thus helping persons to help themselves and become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual ability and circumstances permit. SMRLS values, welcomes, and promotes diversity in all aspects of its work. SMRLS has adopted practice standards, guiding principles, and racial justice policies to accomplish its mission. Successful candidate will be asked to join the Paralegal Union.
SALARY: $46,904+ DOE. Excellent Benefits Provided.
DEALINE TO APPLY:
Position is open until filled.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to:
John Joachim
john.joachim@smrls.org
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc. (“SMRLS”) is seeking to fill an ELAP staff attorney position. The position can be based in any of SMRLS’ office locations and is also in a hybrid environment. ELAP provides free civil legal services to enable client students to receive the appropriate educational programs, services and accommodations called for under the law to enable school progress and success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The ELAP Staff Attorney will provide legal assistance to low-income students and their families to ensure the students receive the educational programs, services, accommodations, and due process they are entitled to. Represent client families in enforcing laws addressing barriers to equal education outcomes. These barriers include those posed by special education needs, discrimination, inadequate English Language skills, homelessness, and lack of opportunity for parents to be effectively involved in their children’s education. ELAP cases involve negotiations with school district personnel, and litigation when appropriate, on behalf of student clients and their families. The ELAP staff attorney will conduct significant community outreach and community education to client communities across SMRLS’ entire 33-county service area. The Attorney will maintain a caseload in compliance with SMRLS’ practice standards and comply with SMRLS’ policies, practices, and guiding principles. Some travel across Southern Minnesota will be required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must either be licensed to practice law in Minnesota or be a candidate for the bar. 2-3 years of legal experience and a strong interest in education law preferred. Prior experience working with low-income clients is strongly preferred. Applicants should have strong public speaking skills, excellent writing skills, and good judgment. Applicants should learn quickly, work constructively with a wide variety of people, and work well independently and as part of a team. Bilingual applicants (especially Spanish, Hmong, Karen, or Somali) strongly preferred.
SMRLS’ MISSION:
SMRLS is a non-profit law firm which receives federal, state, local, public, and private funding to provide free legal help to low income and elderly people who reside in the 33 counties of Southern Minnesota, including the St. Paul metropolitan area. As Minnesota's oldest legal aid program (founded in l909), SMRLS has established a tradition of partnership with the private bar, a bi-partisan Legislature, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and other Minnesota Legal Services Coalition programs in providing access to justice. Hundreds of volunteer attorneys help staff provide legal assistance to approximately 10,000 eligible persons each year.
SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its Mission of providing a full range of high quality legal services, in a respectful manner which enable clients to: enforce their legal rights; maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness and abuse; and empower persons and ensure equal opportunity, thus, helping persons to help themselves and become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual abilities and circumstances permit. SMRLS has adopted practice standards, guiding principles, and racial justice policies to accomplish its mission.
SALARY:
Starting at $74,083+ Pursuant to scale, plus fringe benefits.
DEADLINE TO APPLY:
Position is open until filled:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to:
John Joachim
Southern MN Regional Legal Services
55 East 5th Street, Suite 800
St. Paul, MN 55101
john.joachim@smrls.org
POSTING TYPE: Open-competitive
DEPARTMENT: County Attorney
HOURS: Full-time
LOCATION: Judicial Center, Hastings
UNION: Dakota County Attorney Employees' Association
CLOSE DATE: 4:30pm on Wednesday, April 24, 2024
SALARY RANGE: The position level at which the offer is extended is based on the candidate's ability to meet the minimum qualifications and the candidates relevant years of experience. The hiring ranges for the position are listed below.
*** Attorney II $84,851 - $132,580 ***
*** Attorney III $95,034 - $148,490 ***
*** Attorney IV $106,438 - $166,309 ***
What You'll Do
County Attorneys in the Civil Division of the Dakota County Attorney's Office represent the interests of Dakota County in civil legal matters by providing legal services to the county board and county departments, representing Dakota County in many types of civil litigation; drafting and reviewing policies and contracts, advising the county board and departments on legal compliance issues and other responsibilities as determined by the County Attorney. Under minimal supervision, the Attorney II/III/IV performs work of varied and moderately complex difficulty in civil or criminal law.
We currently have a vacancy within the Civil Division. Case assignments will include civil advice to Dakota County departments, litigation, contract, and other responsibilities as determined by the Division Head, First Assistant, or County Attorney.
Who We Are
Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county and home to more than 400,000 residents. Our motto is “Be More” and we strive every day to achieve excellence in public service, with a focus on four values: Service, Integrity, People, and Innovation.
Dakota County aims to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive of diverse people, backgrounds, and experiences. Our goal is to have a workforce that is reflective of the communities and individuals we serve. We promote an equitable and culturally aware work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves.
Minimum Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school;
AND
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota by the date of hire
AND
• Two years of full-time experience as a licensed attorney
*** The minimum qualifications listed above are written at the Attorney II level. You must meet these minimum requirements in order to continue in the recruitment and selection process.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Preference given to those with experience providing public sector civil advice (i.e. general legal and governance advice, contracting, procurement, transactions, ordinance drafting, etc.) in Minnesota.
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
1. Review reports and other information pertaining to county government operations, litigation and contractual responsibilities to determine appropriate action or advice.
2. Draft real estate documents, contractual documents, complaints, petitions, motions, memoranda, findings, orders, stipulations, post-trial memoranda, contracts, agreements, policies and other legal documents in assigned matters of basic to highly complex difficulty.
3. Prepare assigned cases for trial before judge, jury, magistrate, referee or administrative law judge; interview witnesses, plan and organize opening statements, direct and cross-examinations and closing argument; plan and organize admission of documentary and physical evidence.
4. Represent Dakota County in various state and federal courts and administrative hearings, at pretrial, trial, appellate arguments, and post-trial proceedings in civil litigation matters.
5. Provide basic to complex legal advice to County staff regarding legal obligations, authority, compliance and liability.
6. Provide legal advice to Dakota County department personnel/contractors and the County Board regarding state and federal law, applicable legal authority, responsibilities, and potential liabilities.
7. Provide training to Dakota County department personnel including explaining laws, court rules, court procedures, evidentiary rules, and case dispositions.
8. Provide training and mentoring to less experienced professional and paraprofessional staff within the Dakota County Attorney's Office.
9. Attend staff and other required meetings.
10. Attend continuing legal education courses.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by Civil Division Head, Chief Deputy, First Assistant or County Attorney.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1-10
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
• Extensive knowledge of state and federal constitutional law, statutes, court rules effectively and efficiently represent Dakota County with minimal guidance and supervision.
• Extensive knowledge of the applicable Rules of Professional Responsibility.
• Ability to analyze facts in light of applicable laws and evidentiary rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize and present a case.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform work effectively, independently and in a timely manner.
• Competency in the use of computers, business software applications and Internet resources to perform essential job duties.Work Environment
Lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis. Equipment used may include, but is not limited to computer, laptop, projector, Elmo projector, printer, scanner, telephone, and copy and fax machine.
Location & Schedule
This is a hybrid position that offers a mix of telework and in-person work at our Judicial Center in Hastings, MN. Work is performed Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Excellent work-life balance
- Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
- Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
- Pension with a generous employer contribution
- Ability to work from home some of the time
Selection Process
- You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
- We assign you a score based on your qualifications
- Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
- We conduct interviews and reference checks before extending an offer
- We extend an offer and conduct background checks
Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for a Senior Attorney will provide Minnesota Housing with legal advice and guidance, with a primary focus on the activities of the Single Family division, which includes affordable housing homeownership programs, home improvement programs, community initiatives programs, and related state agency issues.
This is a varied and interesting position for an experienced attorney to work in a state agency that is also an independent entity with a complex business model related to single family lending. This role will advise on issues related to the Single Family division’s affordable homeownership programs that fill a financing gap in the housing market by focusing on communities most impacted, including Black, Indigenous, and communities of color. On an annual basis, approximately $1 billion is committed through the Agency’s Homeownership Programs; $30 million is committed through the Agency’s Home Improvement Programs; $20 million is committed through the Agency’s Community Initiatives Programs. This position includes navigating federal requirements, state requirements in both statute and rule, and contractual relationships with third parties.
Essential Job Duties
• Provide legal advice on federal and state laws, regulations, and standards that impact Minnesota Housing single family lending products and services, which includes, but are not limited to, federal and state consumer protection laws, Minnesota statutes and rules, and program requirements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance specifically for the Agency’s Homeownership Programs, Home Improvement Programs, and Community Initiatives Programs.
• Collaborate with the Minnesota Housing Legal team, internal and external partners, and division staff and management to assess the legal, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with Minnesota Housing singly family products and services, develop approaches/recommendations for managing such risks, and provide sound legal opinions.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience. At least one (1) year of experience in affordable housing, real estate, mortgage lending, consumer protections, or other legal area relevant to the position (please provide an explanation of how your experience is related to this position if not in one of the listed topics).
• Law degree from an accredited law school.
• Member of the Minnesota state bar or, if a member of another state bar, plan to be admitted to the Minnesota state bar within one year of hire.
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to understand and explain federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and programs.
• Highly developed communication skills, including persuasion, presentation, problem-solving and trust-building, and the achievement of successful working relationships with management, employees and outside organizations and outside counsel.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity.
Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity and experience with, or demonstrated interested in, laws and regulations related to mortgage lending and/or consumer protection.
• Experience in affordable housing.
• Experience developing legal approaches to address inequities.
• Ability to provide advice and engage in strategic leadership on matters that impact assigned practice areas.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers and superiors and to work within the Agency and among other agencies and organizations to identify issues and resolve problems.
Salary Range
$40.49 - $60.05/hourly, $84,543 - $125,384/annually
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
• Reference Checks.
• Job related background checks.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools.
To Apply:
External candidates should copy and paste this text into your browser: https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=75940&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG
Internal candidates: Go to Employee Self Service > Careers and search for Job ID 75940
If you have questions about applying for jobs or are having technical issues with the application system, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact us at: Minnesota.Housing.Human.Resources@state.mn.us.
About Housing Finance Agency
At Minnesota Housing, we know that affordable housing is an essential part of Minnesota’s infrastructure. When you work here, you’re helping to build stronger communities. We have a national reputation as one of the finest housing finance agencies in the country.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of Minnesota Housing employees found:
• 98% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 97% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 96% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 93% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
For more than a decade we have built a law firm rooted in the fundamental belief that people who are mentally, socially, and spiritually healthy are better lawyers. For us at TML, supporting and working with thriving people is a worthy end in and of itself. This means we place lawyers with the right kinds of cases and challenges, have eliminated minimum billable hour requirements, and focus on maintaining a truly collaborative spirit within the firm.
TML is currently hiring an associate attorney within our litigation team. While a book of business is a plus, it is more important that the team member is a good fit in terms of skill set and alignment with our firm culture and values.
As a firm we value Courage, Compassion, Integrity and Value as we represent our clients and serve each other as a team. Click here to learn more about our firm core values.
TML currently seeks a litigation attorney with these skills and experience, in addition to the following abilities:
● Dedication to meeting both court and internal deadlines (this is crucial)
● Compelling legal writing
● Lateral and flexible problem-solving skills
● Ability to manage multiple cases at once
● Familiarity with motion practice, discovery strategy, taking depositions, and trial
● Willingness to mentor and assist other attorneys with litigation tasks and strategy development
Trautmann Martin Law is dedicated to enabling its attorneys to be happy and healthy by allowing them to choose their own schedules and set their own work-life balance, having no yearly billable hour requirement, and paying competitive compensation. Pay will be commensurate with experience.
If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to the firm at admin@trautlaw.com.
Thank you so much. We look forward to meeting you, and hope you can join our team.
For more than a decade we have built a law firm rooted in the fundamental belief that people who are mentally, socially, and spiritually healthy are better lawyers. For us at TML, supporting and working with thriving people is a worthy end in and of itself. This means we place lawyers with the right kind of cases and challenges, have eliminated minimum billable hour requirements, and focus on maintaining a truly collaborative spirit within the firm.
TML is currently hiring an associate attorney within our transactional team. While a book of business is a plus, it is more important that the team member is a good fit in terms of skill set and alignment with our firm culture and values. As a firm we value Courage, Compassion, Integrity and Value as we represent our clients and serve each other as a team. Click here to learn more about our firm core values.
TML currently seeks a transactional attorney with these skills and experience, in addition to the following abilities:
● Ability to manage multiple cases at once
● Dedication to meeting internal deadlines and, when supporting the litigation practice, court deadlines (this is crucial)
● Compelling legal writing
● Lateral and flexible problem-solving skills
● Basic familiarity with contract terms and entity formations
● TML represents a highly diverse group of successful business owners. People with lived-experiences navigating disparate cultural contexts add great value within our team and for our clients.
Trautmann Martin Law is dedicated to enabling its attorneys to be happy and healthy by allowing them to choose their own schedules and set their own work-life balance, having no yearly billable hour requirement, and paying competitive compensation. Pay will be commensurate with experience.
If interested, please submit your resume and cover letter to the firm at admin@trautlaw.com.
Thank you so much. We look forward to meeting you, and hope you can join our team.
Position Summary
Are you passionate about improving workers’ living and working conditions? Do you want to use your skills to empower people? Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is seeking to fill a Staff Attorney position in its Agricultural Worker Project (AWP) unit. The position will be hybrid – based out of SMRLS’ Central Office in Saint Paul, Minnesota with some remote work.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services
SMRLS is a non-profit law firm which receives federal, state, local, public and private funding to provide free legal help to low income and elderly people in 33 counties of southern Minnesota and the areas served by its farmworker unit. SMRLS is a client-centered organization which is committed to its mission of providing a full range of high quality legal services, in a respectful manner which enable clients to enforce their legal rights; to maintain freedom from hunger, homelessness, sickness and abuse; and to empower persons and ensure equal opportunity, thus, helping persons to help themselves and to become economically self-reliant, to the extent their individual abilities and circumstances permit.
The Agricultural Worker Project
SMRLS’ Agricultural Worker Project (AWP) provides free and confidential civil legal aid to eligible agricultural workers in all counties of Minnesota and North Dakota. The AWP team focuses on improving clients’ working and living conditions through legal representation, outreach, and education. The AWP advises and represents clients with cases involving wage theft, workplace health and safety violations, inadequate employer-provided housing, labor trafficking, employment discrimination or retaliation, H-2A contract violations, and other legal matters that specifically impact agricultural workers. The AWP provides legal rights education to agricultural workers in Minnesota and North Dakota through extensive outreach programming.
The AWP is looking for a motivated, creative, and flexible staff attorney to join its team of dedicated attorneys and paralegals to address and resolve the myriad legal issues that negatively impact the working and living conditions of agricultural workers. The AWP currently has staff in SMRLS’ offices in Moorhead, Minnesota and Saint Paul, Minnesota. The candidate selected for this position will be based in SMRLS’ Saint Paul office and will be supervised by the AWP Lead Attorney. In addition to maintaining a caseload, the staff attorney is expected to travel throughout Minnesota with other staff members to conduct outreach to agricultural workers, provide legal rights presentations, and meet with clients.
Responsibilities:
- Resolve legal matters on behalf of agricultural worker clients through advice, negotiation, administrative advocacy, and state and federal litigation
- Conduct outreach with other AWP staff to agricultural workers throughout Minnesota from approximately May through October annually. One evening of outreach per week is typical for attorney participation.
- Provide legal rights presentations to agricultural workers and to the organizations that support them
- Participate in case acceptance and other regular meetings with the AWP staff
- Attend trainings and maintain current knowledge of laws impacting agricultural workers
- Supervise law students/temporary staff on occasion
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- Admission to the Minnesota bar, plans to sit for the Minnesota bar exam, or eligibility for admission on motion without examination
· Strongly Preferred – Proficient in oral and written Spanish
- Demonstrated commitment to serving the needs of low-income communities
· Ability to work with individuals from diverse economic, cultural, educational, and social backgrounds
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including some evening outreach and limited overnight travel, in order to meet the needs of the AWP’s client community
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Ability to take initiative and independently handle a case load
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other Microsoft 365 systems
- Possession of a current driver’s license; access to a vehicle is preferred but not required
Compensation: Starting salary of $74,083+ DOE, pursuant to SMRLS’ salary scale, plus good fringe benefits.
Deadline to Apply: Position is open until filled.
To apply, please visit www.smrls.org or submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:
John Joachim, Human Resources
Southern MN Regional Legal Services
55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800
Saint Paul, MN 55101-1473
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