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tinson LLP seeks a highly motivated associate with one to four years of experience to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
Stinson's bankruptcy attorneys enjoy a truly national, high-profile practice and work to develop effective business solutions that reflect our clients' visions and goals. Our firm's national practice consistently creates strategies for clients of all sizes across a broad spectrum of industries, such as real estate, hospitality, healthcare, nonprofit, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, professional sports, and the transportation and automotive industries.
Stinson's Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights practice understands all dimensions of insolvency issues, whether in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings, state court receiverships, or out-of-court restructurings. Our Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights practice has consistently been ranked as a National Tier 1 Practice by U.S. News and Best Lawyers.
Qualified candidates will have a strong and sincere interest in bankruptcy practice and possess the ability to handle sophisticated bankruptcy and creditors' rights work at a national level.
Qualifications Required: Active Minnesota licensure or the ability to waive in to practice in Minnesota is required. One to four years of bankruptcy/creditors' rights experience or relevant experience is preferred. Superior academic performance and excellent research, writing and analytical skills are required.
Please apply online. When applying, please upload a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school and a writing sample. For questions, contact our Attorney Recruiting Team at recruiting@stinson.com.
Stinson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.
For more information about Stinson, visit us at http://www.stinson.com and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers, https://www.nalpdirectory.com.
Stinson LLP is a federal contractor. Information gathered through applicant Voluntary Self-Identification will be used periodically with various government agencies for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our Affirmative Action and EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email stinson.humanresources@stinson.com.
By submitting an application, you certify the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that being untruthful in response to any of the answers provided within an application or any of the attached documents may lead to your termination in the event you are employed. If employed, you will be required to provide documentation showing you are legally authorized to work in the United States. We conduct criminal background checks of all individuals offered employment.
Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting a mid-level associate to join the Labor and Employment group’s litigation team in our Minneapolis office. Ideal candidates will have three or more years of employment litigation experience and a strong commitment to client service. Candidates will have strong academic credentials and brief-writing skills, experience drafting charge responses, basic knowledge of laws governing employment relationships (Title VII, ADA, ADEA, etc.), and litigation experience in Minnesota state and federal courts.
If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.
| Hiring Organization | Job Title | State | Posted/ Updated |
| USAO District of North Dakota | AUSA | Multiple locations | September 13, 2023 |
| Office of Information Policy (OIP) | Law Student Volunteer (Spring 2024, Summer 2024, Fall 2024) | District of Columbia | September 13, 2023 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Trial Attorney (FOIA/PA Unit) | District of Columbia | September 13, 2023 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Volunteer Legal Intern/Extern - Spring 2024 | Minnesota | September 13, 2023 |
| USAO Eastern District of Washington | Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal | Washington | September 13, 2023 |
| USAO Western District of Wisconsin | Law Student Volunteer, Summer | Wisconsin | September 13, 2023 |
| USAO Western District of Wisconsin | Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year | Wisconsin | September 13, 2023 |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Investigative Law Unit Attorney | District of Columbia | September 13, 2023 |
| USAO Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal Division) | Pennsylvania | September 13, 2023 |
| USAO District of Utah | Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) 23-UT-13 | Utah | September 13, 2023 |
| Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) | Attorney Advisor | District of Columbia | September 13, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year- Federal Programs | District of Columbia | September 13, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Summer- Federal Programs Branch | District of Columbia | September 13, 2023 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | Texas | September 12, 2023 |
| USAO Northern District of California | Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) | California | September 12, 2023 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER SUMMER 2024 | California | September 12, 2023 |
| USAO Western District of Missouri | Assistant United States Attorney | Missouri | September 12, 2023 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | LAW STUDENT VOLUNTEER SPRING 2024 | California | September 12, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Supervisory Attorney Advisor (FOIA/PA) | District of Columbia | September 12, 2023 |
| United States Marshals Service (USMS) | Attorney-Advisor (General) | Virginia | September 12, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year- T-ETL | District of Columbia | September 12, 2023 |
| USAO Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Assistant United States Attorney (Civil Division) | Pennsylvania | September 12, 2023 |
| USAO Eastern District of Pennsylvania | E-Litigation Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) | Pennsylvania | September 12, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Trial Attorney- Torts Branch- Environmental Torts Litigation | North Carolina | September 12, 2023 |
| USAO Northern District of Georgia | SAUSA | Georgia | September 11, 2023 |
| USAO District of Puerto Rico | Assistant United States Attorney (Appeals) | Puerto Rico | September 11, 2023 |
| INTERPOL Washington | ATTORNEY, CHIEF GENERAL COUNSEL (CRIMINAL), Supervisory GS-0905-15 | District of Columbia | September 11, 2023 |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Chief), GS-905-15 | District of Columbia | September 11, 2023 |
| USAO Southern District of Texas | Spring 2024 Law Student Intern | Texas | September 8, 2023 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2024 | Michigan | September 8, 2023 |
| Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) | Attorney-Adviser | District of Columbia | September 8, 2023 |
| USAO District of Kansas | Assistant United States Attorney (eLitigation) | Kansas | September 8, 2023 |
| USAO District of Connecticut | Assistant United States Attorney - Criminal | Connecticut | September 8, 2023 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | International Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property (ICHIP) Attorney Advisor | September 8, 2023 | |
| Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) | Criminal Justice Information Law Attorney - NICS Program | West Virginia | September 8, 2023 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | CLC Attorney Advisor | New York | September 8, 2023 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Resident Legal Advisor, Brazil | September 8, 2023 | |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Unit Chief, Special Operations Unit), GS-905-15 | District of Columbia | September 8, 2023 |
| Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) | Attorney Advisor | Virginia | September 8, 2023 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Volunteer Legal Intern for Spring 2024 | California | September 7, 2023 |
| USAO Northern District of Ohio | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2024 | Ohio | September 7, 2023 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | Associate General Counsel | District of Columbia | September 7, 2023 |
| USAO Eastern District of Missouri | Attorney | Missouri | September 7, 2023 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | Associate General Counsel, Ethics Officer | District of Columbia | September 7, 2023 |
| USAO District of Massachusetts | Assistant United States Attorney | Massachusetts | September 7, 2023 |
Flaherty & Hood, P.A., St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an associate attorney with 0 to 5 years of experience to join its growing practice representing and advising Minnesota cities and other local government units in the areas of general municipal law, land use and development, real estate transactions, and contracts. Education and a demonstrated interest in public sector law as well as some administrative hearings and/or litigation experience is preferred. Flaherty & Hood, P.A. provides competitive salaries and benefits, such as medical, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; health club and data plan reimbursement; and paid holidays and paid time off. Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to Chris Hood, Shareholder Attorney, at cmhood@flaherty-hood.com. More information about the firm is available at: http://www.flaherty-hood.com.
Provide support to licensed attorneys, preparing asylum applications, drafting motions and uploading documents into ECAS with the immigration court, preparing routine immigration forms for work and travel authorization, hardship waivers, “one-step” filings, removal of conditional residency, consular processing for fiancees and immigrant visas, and gathering supporting documentation needed for immigration filings and court proceedings.
Specific duties include:
- Work directly with attorneys to manage case load from the intake through processing, filing and adjudication.
- Work under a licensed attorney to prepare family-based, humanitarian, asylum, and employment-based immigration filings, including drafting of detailed affidavits, legal analysis, country conditions analysis, and gathering documents in support of each type of filing.
- Calendering of filing deadlines, renewals of work authorizations, extensions of status, filing eligibility for naturalization and immigration court deadlines.
- Interview clients and draft supporting letters, personal statements, and immigration forms.
- Preparing applications for relief in Immigration Court, written pleadings, motions, and supporting exhibits and uploading for immigration court filings.
Education and experience requirements:
Prefer paralegal degree or experience, or foreign equivalent. Foreign language skills are a plus in addition to being fluent in English speaking and writing proficiency.
Work Location: In person at our office located in Minnetonka.
Please send your cover letter, resume and writing samples to: mfatkhiyev@thalvisa.com
Be part of an organization that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; to sustaining a vibrant and thriving economy; to making a real difference for the people in our community; and to providing a welcoming and engaging workplace. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (Bank) is seeking a candidate for a full-time Attorney or Senior Attorney position in its Legal Division. This attorney will practice as a generalist in typical in-house subject areas as well as in areas more specific to the Federal Reserve. The successful candidate must have strong legal analytical and communication skills and will thrive as part of a collegial and collaborative legal team.
Responsibilities:
Develop a working knowledge of core legal practice areas that impact the Bank, including but not limited to contracts, employment, banking supervision and regulation, discount window lending, payments systems, law enforcement, data and research, insurance, tax, and intellectual property.
Provide advice, counsel and other in-house legal services to Bank management and staff and interact regularly with attorneys from other Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Handle matters that may involve complex legal issues regarding the impact of applicable laws and regulations on the Bank’s business operations, policies, and strategic objectives.
Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and advise management of potential risks in contractual areas.
Conduct extensive legal research, assist in the planning of legal strategies, and support the Legal Division’s representation of the Bank in legal proceedings as needed.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree required and must be admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
Some prior legal experience or judicial clerkship. To be considered for the Senior Attorney position must have 5+ plus years of experience.
Excellent legal research and writing skills.
Excellent analytical abilities along with sound legal and business judgment.
Excellent communication skills.
Additional Information:
The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and employees are expected to be in the office 3 days per week for meetings and team collaboration.
A requirement of this position is that the employee must be a "Protected Individual." A "Protected Individual" includes but is not limited to: (1) a citizen or national of the U.S.; or (2) an alien who is lawfully admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence and who applies for citizenship within six months of being eligible to apply for citizenship and, if offered a position with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, will sign a Declaration of Intent to Become a United States Citizen.
Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
Paid time off and holidays
Free public transportation passes
Annual educational assistance
On-site fitness facility
Professional development programs, training and conferences
And more…
The Minneapolis Fed is committed to developing a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive environment where all employees are respected and valued. We believe that we can foster development opportunities for all and reach our full potential by recognizing the unique experiences and identities of each of our colleagues. From economists to cash specialists, we work together to represent you in our economy.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Legal Family
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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Faegre Drinker is actively seeking an attorney to join the Labor and Employment group in the Minneapolis office. Ideal candidates will be admitted to practice in Minnesota (or eligible for admission on motion) and have at least three years of experience in employment law matters and a strong commitment to client service and teamwork. Prior employment litigation experience is required and employment counseling or in-house employment law experience is preferred.
Faegre Drinker’s global Labor & Employment Group includes multiple teams, including its 35 member Counseling, Training, and Transactions (CTT) team of employment law professionals focused on developing and utilizing deep expertise to provide prompt and practical advice to assist clients in managing complex workforce matters. With a collaborative and team-based approach to counseling clients, the CTT team partners with clients to develop proactive strategies and solutions for addressing employment issues and mitigating the risk of litigation. As part of a large, full-service firm, members of the CTT team also regularly work with attorneys in other firm practice groups, including benefits & executive compensation, corporate, and intellectual property, on corporate transactions and other complex multi-disciplinary matters. Duties are expected to include a broad range of employment counseling and transaction-related matters, including hiring, terminations, wage-hour, disability and leave management, discrimination and harassment, M&A support, and drafting and advising employers on employment agreements, separation agreements, employment policies, and other transactional employment matters. Prior litigation experience will provide the knowledge and experience base to effectively identify and address legal issues, and candidates should have a strong desire to be part of an exceptionally collaborative team focused on serving clients. Candidates will have strong academic credentials, writing skills, interpersonal skills, and professional recommendations where appropriate.
This position offers competitive compensation and unlimited potential for professional growth. If you are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online here and include your cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Contact: Anna Kerben, kerb0034@umn.edu
Office website: https://eot.umn.edu/
The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office at the University of Minnesota is seeking a highly qualified, motivated and skilled individual to respond to complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct and related retaliation through informal problem-solving and formal investigation processes. Position 357438. For more information and to apply, see https://hr.myu.umn.edu/jobs/ext/357438.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an associate with three to six years of environmental, natural resources, energy, and regulatory law experience to join the Regulatory Affairs Practice Group in our Minneapolis office. This attorney will have the opportunity to represent and advise clients on a wide variety of environmental and energy issues arising in transactions, litigation and regulatory matters.
The following qualifications are required:
- A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Three to six years of experience with environmental, natural resources, energy, and regulatory law
- Minnesota bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Minnesota
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Strong academic performance
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Development and Infrastructure
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Technology
Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking a 3rd – 5th year Government Solutions and Investigations associate with experience in government-contracting matters including bid protests to join our Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. office. This associate will have the opportunity to work in all phases of government investigations, internal investigations, and government-facing litigation, from pleading through trial and appeal and in State and Federal courts throughout the United States. This position would involve significant responsibility over pending cases, in-court experience and active motion and trial practice. Specifically, this associate will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters:
- discovery
- oral advocacy
- brief writing
- depositions
- research
- trial preparation
The following qualifications are required:
- Three to five years of experience with government procurement advising and disputes, and claims against State and Federal agencies
- Minnesota or Washington D.C. bar admission, or the ability to be admitted to the Minnesota or Washington D.C. bar
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Strong academic performance
Dorsey offers opportunities for advancement within a collaborative and dynamic environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; domestic partner benefits (for same-sex and opposite-sex domestic partners); Dorsey & Whitney 401(K) Retirement and Savings Plan; 15 weeks of paid parental leave, plus an additional 6-8 weeks of paid short-term disability for lawyers who give birth; adoption assistance; back-up child care program; education and college advising programs; well-being programs and activities; a 24/7 employee assistance program with confidential counseling; and more!
Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community.
You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.
Dorsey participates in E-Verify.
About Dorsey
Clients have relied on the international law firm of Dorsey & Whitney LLP since 1912 as a trusted legal advisor and valued business partner. With locations across the United States as well as Canada, Europe and Asia, Dorsey provides an integrated, dedicated approach to its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey’s diverse client base includes more than one-third of Fortune 100 companies.
Our lawyers apply superb legal knowledge and skills with practical wisdom and a deep understanding of business and industry. We serve clients in nearly all industries, but focus on six key industries in which we have excellent depth and a history of achieving client success:
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Development and Infrastructure
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Healthcare
- Technology
Among Dorsey’s many distinguished alumni are U.S. Supreme Court Justice Harry Blackmun, noted law professor and scholar William Prosser, Minnesota’s first woman judge Betty Washburn, former U.S. Vice President and Ambassador to Japan Walter Mondale, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Corporation Counsel of the City of New York Zachary Carter, and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Recognized for our dedication to community, Dorsey has met the ABA Law Firm Pro Bono Challenge every year since the Challenge began in 1993 by devoting more than 3% of billable hours to pro bono work.
One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)
How to Apply
Dorsey accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/attorneyjobs. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5033.
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
Closing Date: 09/19/2023
S1 Salary Range: $36.40 - $57.47 / hourly; $76,003 - $119,997 / annually
S2 Salary Range: $50.53 - $78.30 / hourly; $105,506 - $163,490 / annually
S3 Salary Range: $54.12 - $83.57 / hourly; $113,002 - $174,494 / annually
Job Summary
The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and as of 2023, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota for three years in a row and Top Workplace USA for two years in a row.
The Office seeks an attorney to join its Employment, Tort, and Public Utilities Commission Division (“ETP”), which is housed in the Solicitor General’s Section of the Office. The lawyer’s primary caseload will involve defending the State from employment and tort claims in state and federal court. There will also be opportunities to defend claims that Minnesota statutes are unconstitutional or to work on cases of state-wide impact.
One of the roles of the ETP Division is to defend the State and its agencies, officers, and employees from tort and employment claims. The attorney we seek to hire will have responsibility for a set of assigned cases (and charges), which the attorney will handle from the initial Answer or Rule 12 motion, through discovery, dispositive motion practice, mediation, trial, and appeal. Mentorship and training are available through formal and informal channels. Because cases can be venued anywhere in the state, periodic travel throughout Minnesota may be required.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from a law school accredited by the ABA
- Licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain licensures within 90 days of hire
- An interest in handling tort and employment cases on behalf of the State before administrative tribunals, district courts, and in the appellate courts;
- Excellent research skills, and written and oral communication skills (a cover letter with a writing sample is required with application submission)
- Ability to:
- travel to counties throughout the state
- litigate independently and make strategic decisions as lead counsel on a diverse caseload
- multitask by managing a high-volume caseload and meeting tight deadlines
- contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with colleagues, clients, counsel, judges, and members of the public
- work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
IMPORTANT! All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application: (1) resume; and (2) cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages) in one document.
To be considered at the S2 level, candidates must have 6 years of related experience. To be considered at the S3 level, candidates must have 12 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- A judicial clerkship; and
- Complex civil litigation experience.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State’s official application and hiring site. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers;
- Apply for posting number 69232
- Direct Link
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact K.C. Moua at kc.moua@ag.state.mn.us or (651) 757-1279.
Why Work For Us
Diverse Workforce
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence, fostering understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
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:
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 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)
- 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
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive service to all Minnesotans. 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. Please indicate what assistance you need.
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is seeking a skilled, client-focused and experienced lawyer with excellent academic credentials to advise and represent academic departments and business units in complex business transactions. The title under which the successful candidate will initially serve will depend on years of relevant experience. The successful candidate must be able to prioritize multiple competing priorities and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients. Significant drafting and negotiation experience is a requirement, and experience working in an in-house environment will be strongly considered. The candidate will be expected to handle contracting matters and transactions from beginning to end with minimal supervision, participate in team-wide process improvement initiatives, and provide advice and guidance on complex legal matters to University leadership and departments.
The following are examples of matters on which the lawyer holding this position may be asked to provide advice:
- Complex commercial contracts and transactions
- Regulatory compliance (employee benefits, privacy, higher education)
- Higher Education program agreements (affiliation and internship agreements)
- Agreements to purchase or sell goods or services, agreements governing large gifts, and
- Development of internal University policies and practices
Qualifications
Required: The successful candidate must possess each of the following:
- A Juris Doctorate granted by an ABA accredited law school
- Admission to and good standing in the State Bar of Minnesota or eligibility for prompt admission
- Highest level of integrity and professionalism
- An ability to independently manage and prioritize work
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A minimum of four years’ experience as a lawyer advising clients on business transactions
Desirable:
- Experience in higher education, advising institutions of higher education, or as an in-house attorney
- Knowledge and expertise in a broad array of practice areas including significant experience drafting and negotiating complex business agreements
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills and cross-cultural competencies
- Having worked collegially and professionally in a diverse environment with peers, subordinates, and clients
Please see the University of Minnesota Employment website at https://humanresources.umn.edu/jobs and search for job ID 357565.
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| Hiring Organization | Job Title | State | Posted/ Updated |
| USAO District of Massachusetts | Assistant United States Attorney | Massachusetts | September 7, 2023 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | Attorney Advisor (CLC Beaumont) | Texas | September 6, 2023 |
| INTERPOL Washington | ATTORNEY, CHIEF GENERAL COUNCIL (CRIMINAL), Supervisory GS-0905-15 | District of Columbia | September 6, 2023 |
| National Security Division (NSD) | Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Chief), GS-905-15 | District of Columbia | September 6, 2023 |
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The Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives is hiring one law clerk to provide legal research assistance for Legislative Analysts on any of the issues that may arise in the state legislative process.
House Research is a nonpartisan office that provides research and legal services to the entire Minnesota House of Representatives. For more information about House Research, see http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/about.aspx
In general, the person hired must have successfully completed at least one year of law school and have excellent research and writing skills. The pay range is $26.80 to $36.30 per hour, depending on qualifications and educational level. The job is temporary, part-time, estimated 10-20 hours/week, depending on need, and requires in-office work. Start and end dates are flexible, but ideally the position will begin by early December at the latest and last until sometime in May.
Submit your current law school transcript, resume, and cover letter demonstrating skills and interest in this position via either email, fax, or mail to:
EMAIL: HRDjobs@house.mn
Email subject line must say: law clerk application
FAX: 651-296-9887
USMAIL: House Research Department
Attn: Law Clerk Applications
155 State Office Building
St. Paul MN 55155
Priority will be given to applications received by 9am on September 18, 2023, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please do not send duplicate applications. All applicants will be notified when hiring is completed. References and writing samples required at time of interview. EEO/AA EMPLOYER
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans by working at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. We're currently hiring multiple investigators.
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About the Position
As an investigator, you will thoroughly and impartially analyze and investigate claims of discrimination from members of the public, and determine whether the claims constitute violations of the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the state's civil rights law.
Job Details
Closing Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Salary Range: $26.14 - $38.38 / hourly; $54,580 - $80,137 / annually
How to Apply: Anyone interested in this position can view the full description and apply at mn.gov/mmb/careers/ with Job ID 68903. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter.
Hybrid Work Environment: To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position will require in-office work at least one day a week.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Ly Her at ly.her@state.mn.us or 651-201-2434.