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| Hiring Organization | Job Title | State | Posted/ Updated |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | CLC Attorney | Kentucky | October 4, 2023 |
| USAO Western District of Washington | 2024 Summer Law Clerk | Washington | October 3, 2023 |
| USAO Middle District of Georgia | Law Student Volunteer Civil Division | Georgia | October 3, 2023 |
| USAO Middle District of Georgia | Law Student Volunteer Criminal Division Summer | Georgia | October 3, 2023 |
| USAO Middle District of Georgia | Law Student Volunteer Appellate | Georgia | October 3, 2023 |
| USAO Middle District of Georgia | Law Student Volunteer Criminal Division | Georgia | October 3, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Director | District of Columbia | October 3, 2023 |
| USAO Western District of Michigan | Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) | Michigan | September 30, 2023 |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year | Texas | September 29, 2023 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | New York | September 29, 2023 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Intermittent Legal Advisor, Philippines | September 29, 2023 | |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | New York | September 29, 2023 |
| Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) | CLC Attorney | Indiana | September 29, 2023 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | Florida | September 29, 2023 |
| USAO Northern District of Ohio | Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2024 | Ohio | September 29, 2023 |
| USAO Northern District of Ohio | Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2024 | Ohio | September 29, 2023 |
| USAO Middle District of Georgia | Assistant United States Attorney | Georgia | September 29, 2023 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | Wisconsin | September 29, 2023 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | Delaware | September 28, 2023 |
| United States Trustee Program (USTP) | Trial Attorney | Mississippi | September 28, 2023 |
| USAO Southern District of Ohio | ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY (ELITIGATION) | Ohio | September 28, 2023 |
| Criminal Division (CRM) | Resident Legal Advisor, Guatemala | September 28, 2023 | |
| Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) | Law Student Volunteer, Spring 2024, EOIR-OCIJ | Texas | September 28, 2023 |
| Antitrust Division (ATR) | Attorney-Advisor (Employment Counsel) | Multiple locations | September 28, 2023 |
| USAO Western District of Missouri | Assistant United States Attorney | Missouri | September 27, 2023 |
ATTORNEY VACANCIES & VOLUNTEER LEGAL INTERNSHIPS
| Hiring Organization | Job Title | State | Posted/ Updated |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2024 - Civil Fraud Section | District of Columbia | September 27, 2023 |
| Civil Division (CIV) | Unpaid Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year- Fraud Section | District of Columbia | September 27, 2023 |
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants
Date Posted: 12/12/2023
Closing Date: 1/2/2024
M3 Salary Level: $61.30 - $93.39 / hourly; $127,994 - $194,998 / annually
Telework Eligible: Yes, Hybrid
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 is currently seeking an Assistant Attorney General (“AAG”) to serve as the attorney manager of the Wage Theft Division, which is housed in the Consumer Protection Section of the Office. As the Division Manager, you will manage a division of
AAGs and investigators who lead enforcement actions focused on unlawful wage and hour practices that target vulnerable and low-wage workers across the state, including immigrant communities and people of color. In this position, you would be at the forefront of cutting-edge labor enforcement work that has a direct, measurable impact on the lives of Minnesota workers.
Wage theft attorneys can expect to participate in high-profile investigations and litigation in industries such as the gig economy, hospitality and restaurants, construction, healthcare and agriculture. Such cases include, for example: State v. Shipt, Inc. (allegations of misclassification of gig-economy “shoppers” as independent contractors); In re Bartmann Companies (failure to pay overtime and back wages to restaurant employees); and State v. Property Maintenance & Construction, LLC, et al. (allegations of intimidating construction workers from cooperating with investigation).
If you are offered this position, you can expect to have a great deal of responsibility for and control over your daily work while also leading a team of attorneys who complement and cover for each other. As the Division Manager you will lead your own investigations and guide AAGs and investigators through all aspects of civil litigation, including discovery, motion practice, oral argument, and resolving cases through trial or negotiated settlements. The Division’s attorneys and investigators are all expected to manage their caseloads to ensure matters are moving expeditiously. They are also expected to engage in public education and outreach to impacted communities, stakeholders, and advocates. As a result, you will need to be able to interact with and understand persons from diverse backgrounds, languages, and cultures.
This position offers engaging, interesting, and fulfilling work. The attorney division manager is responsible for overseeing the work of the division, including balancing the staffing needs of various investigations and cases with the interests and experience of AAGs in particular subjects and industries. The attorney division manager is also tasked with management of the professional development of the division’s AAGs and investigators, and ensuring ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and mentorship opportunities to support their growth.
A successful candidate in this position demonstrates commitment to public service, has strong management skills, is detail-oriented, creative, a problem solver, has a strong initiative and work ethic, and enjoys working within a fast-paced team-oriented community.
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 licensure within 90 days of hire
- Outstanding writing, research, and oral advocacy skills (submission of a writing sample is required)
- Six or more years of litigation or administrative law experience.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders
- Experience using electronic files, case management tools, and e-discovery platforms
- Management skills for overseeing attorneys, analysts, other professionals, litigation, and/or investigations
- Past work or similar experience with diverse communities
Preferred Qualifications
- Five or more years of past experience in an attorney manager or law enforcement role
- Wage Theft or Labor Law experience
- Experience:
- handling matters involving wage theft issues and/or knowledge of state and federal labor regulation
- investigating and building cases for litigation, including government civil law enforcement actions, consumer protection matters, or criminal prosecutions
- Experience or academic background in concepts relevant to wage theft, including employment law, economics, business, or other related fields
- Second-language proficiency in languages spoken by Minnesota’s immigrant communities
IMPORTANT! All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter and writing sample (of up to five pages) together.
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, January 2, 2024.
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers;
- Apply for posting number 72072
Do not forget to upload: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages).
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.
About the Job
The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and skilled individual to respond to complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation through investigation and informal problem-solving and to counsel University community members on equal opportunity issues.
The Associate position offers complex, fast-moving and fascinating work in a supportive work environment. Associates have significant discretion to craft appropriate investigative and informal responses to complaints. Associates also have the opportunity to collaborate frequently with colleagues in the Office and broader University to resolve case-related challenges. The Office’s work has a significant impact on the individuals and units involved in its cases. Associates’ thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and commitment to equity and diversity is critical. Associates report directly to the Equal Opportunity & Title IX Director and Title IX Coordinator, who also serves as an Associate Vice President in the Office for Equity and Diversity.
The Associate position is a full-time, year-round, professional/administrative position. The Office offers flexibility, hybrid remote and in-office work, and excellent work-life balance. The position offers a competitive compensation package, commensurate with experience and background, and excellent benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Investigation and Complaint Resolution 85%
- Investigate complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation to determine whether University policy violations occurred.
- Draft clear and accurate reports of investigative findings and make recommendations for responsive action.
- Engage in informal problem-solving methods to address concerns.
- Manage cases in timely and effective ways, exercising good judgment.
- Counsel members of the University community (senior leaders, staff, faculty, and students) on complex equal opportunity issues.
Other Duties as Assigned 15%
- Participate in new initiatives to improve services.
- Develop and present educational programs about discrimination, sexual misconduct, equal opportunity, diversity, and other related topics.
- Participate in policy development and oversight of the University’s approach to preventing, and responding to, discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation concerns.
- Participate in committees serving the broader University.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Knowledge of discrimination, sexual misconduct, and equal opportunity laws.
- Experience conducting investigations of legal or policy violations.
- Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
- Experience presenting educational materials to adult learners.
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.
- Ability to manage and work with conflict.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently and balance workload.
- Ability and desire to work actively, collaboratively, and creatively as part of a team.
- Demonstrated commitment to the principles of equal opportunity, equity, inclusion, and diversity.
- Demonstrated experience in, and an ongoing commitment to, working effectively with and across diverse communities, including: people of color, underrepresented groups and new immigrant populations; American Indians; people with both visible and invisible disabilities; women; people of various gender and sexual identities and expressions; and first-generation students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience applying discrimination laws.
- Experience investigating employee and/or student misconduct.
- Experience developing and presenting educational programs on discrimination, sexual misconduct, equal opportunity, or related topics.
- Experience using alternative dispute resolution techniques.
About the Department
The Equal Opportunity & Title IX Office (formerly Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action) is responsible for responding to complaints of discrimination, sexual misconduct, nepotism, and related retaliation through investigation and informal problem-solving processes. The Office oversees the University’s anti-discrimination policies, and counsels University members on the application of these policies. Equal Opportunity & Title IX is a systemwide office that reports to the Office of the Vice President for Equity and Diversity.
The Office for Equity and Diversity (OED) is responsible for the University of Minnesota’s system-wide equity and diversity initiatives and programs, and for infusing the core values of equity and diversity into all aspects of teaching, learning, research, service, and outreach at the University. OED includes the following units: the Office for Supplier Diversity; the Office for Conflict Resolution; the Disability Resource Center; the Equal Opportunity and Title IX Office; the Gender and Sexuality Center for Queer and Trans Life; the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence; and the Women’s Center.
Benefits
Working at the University
The starting salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000.
At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Scholarship
- Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- University HSA contributions
- Disability and employer-paid life insurance
- Employee wellbeing program
- Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
- Financial counseling services
- Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.
How To Apply
Applications will be reviewed beginning January 16, 2024 and will be accepted until the posting is closed. Application must be made electronically through the University of Minnesota’s Online Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu/. Please submit the following documents online: a cover letter setting out how your background qualifies you for this position and a current resume. You may be asked for additional materials, including references, at a later time. If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Gabrielle Mead at gdmead@umn.edu (Phone: 612-626-8112). If you have difficulty negotiating the electronic application process, please contact Human Resources at 612-624-8647.
The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation. This document is available in alternative formats upon request at 612-624-9547.
Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
The League of Minnesota Cities is seeking a skilled and passionate litigation attorney to join our dynamic litigation team. This position plays a crucial role in advocating for our member cities’ rights and interests. Most legal and litigation activities will involve cases in which the attorney is “first-chair” or sole counsel on moderately to highly complex municipal cases involving varied issues and claims including, employment, civil rights, personal injury, property damage, subrogation, collection, or other litigation matters. The hiring range for this position will depend on the successful candidate's years of experience in civil litigation. The full position description can be viewed at www.LMC.org/careers.
Job Class: Human Services Judge
Agency: Human Services Dept
Date Posted: 11/08/2023
Closing Date: 11/28/2023
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit: Department of Human Services / Human Services Judges-2
As a Human Services Judge you will conduct administrative fair hearings for the Minnesota Department of Human Services, MNsure Board and the Minnesota Departments of Health and Education. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, you will review the evidence and pertinent federal and state law and prepare an independent recommended order to decide the appeal.
Learn more and Apply online by November 29th at www.mn.gov/careers, search for job ID# 71208
Stinson LLP has an immediate opening for an attorney with at least two years of experience to join the Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights team in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office.
Qualifications: Active Minnesota licensure or the ability to waive in to practice in Minnesota is required. At least two years of experience in bankruptcy, secured creditor remedies, or equipment lease financing is preferred. This is not a partner track position and thus offers standard working hours (40 hours a week with little, if any, weekend work required) and predictable work assignments. Superior academic performance and research, writing and analytical skills are required.
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.
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.
Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A. is civil litigation law firm located in St. Louis Park, seeking an experienced associate attorney to work primarily in areas of personal injury, professional negligence, employment, and construction.
Responsibilities:
- Defend lawsuits with minimal supervision from partners
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients throughout course of lawsuit
- Work closely with paralegal and administrative assistants to manage delegation of tasks and provide excellent client service
- Conduct in-depth legal research
- Prepare complex reports, motions, and legal memoranda
- Prepare and respond to written discovery, including analysis and management of large document production
- Develop and maintain relationships with insurers
- Appear at court hearings, depositions, and trials
Qualifications:
- Minnesota license required; Wisconsin license preferred
- Excellent writing ability
- Strong research skills, including Westlaw and other legal research tools
- Confidence in communicating with clients and opposing counsel
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
- Comfortable with technology and understanding of e-discovery process and requirements
- 4+ years litigation experience
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) & profit sharing
Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume with your salary requirements to acase@tstlaw.com
Tomsche, Sonnesyn & Tomsche, P.A. is civil litigation law firm located in St. Louis Park, seeking an associate attorney to work primarily in areas of personal injury, professional negligence, employment, and construction.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal research
- Draft reports, motions, and legal memoranda
- Prepare and respond to written discovery
- Communicate with clients and insurers
- Appear for court hearings and depositions
Qualifications:
- Minnesota license required; Wisconsin license preferred
- Excellent writing ability
- Strong research skills, including Westlaw and other legal research tools
- Confidence in communicating with clients and opposing counsel
- Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
- Comfortable with technology and understanding of e-discovery process and requirements
- Interest in developing a litigation practice
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) & profit sharing
Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume with your salary requirements to acase@tstlaw.com
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
Date Posted: 11/02/2023
Closing Date: 11/15/2023
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit: Department of Human Services / OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Group IV
Salary Range: $36.34 - $54.07 / hourly; $75,877 - $112,898 / annually
Learn more and Apply online by November 15th at www.mn.gov/careers, search for job ID# 71022.
The Associate General Counsel - Projects and Planning will:
- Provide executive-level legal advice, counsel, direction, and representation to OAH's executive team;
- Lead OAH's legislative and rulemaking activities; and
- Strategically lead, direct, and manage OAH's data practices and municipal boundary adjustment programs.
The Associate General Counsel - Operations will:
- Supervise and manage six staff attorneys who provide specialized legal research and writing in administrative and workers’ compensation law to OAH's 32 judges;
- Provide specialized research and legal analysis, opinions, and recommendations to Administrative Law Judges and Workers' Compensation Judges; and
- Collaborate with OAH managers and Executive Team to provide leadership for the agency’s mission, vision, values, and priorities.
ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: November 3, 2023
CLOSING DATE: Preference given to applications submitted by November 20, 2023, 4:00 p.m.
Central Time.
POSITION: Career Law Clerk, Full-time
STARTING LEVEL/SALARY: JSP11-14 ($74,973 – $126,274/yr) Depends on qualifications – 2023 rates
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Internal and External
LOCATION: St. Paul, MN
POSITION OVERVIEW
The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota invites applications for the
position of Career Law Clerk for a United States District Judge. This position will be hired
initially as a two-year term with potential to move to a permanent law clerk position. The
anticipated start date for this position will begin in December 2023.
Law Clerks are an integral part of chambers as they consult with the judge on civil and criminal
matters pending before the Court, research legal issues, draft legal memoranda, opinions and
orders, prepare pre-hearing bench memoranda that identify issues for the judge and questions
for the parties, and prepare the judge for hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
Law clerk duties include reviewing briefs and other case filings, performing legal research,
writing bench memoranda, and drafting orders and opinions in a wide variety of civil and
criminal cases. Administrative duties will include serving as principal administrative manager of
chambers, regularly reviewing the active case docket and drafting standard scheduling orders
as necessary, training and assisting the term law clerks and student externs and managing the
judge’s schedule.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Research and analyze routine, novel, and complex legal issues in diverse areas of federal
civil and criminal litigation. - Draft orders and memorandum opinions in civil and criminal cases for the judge’s
review. - Prepare bench memoranda and other written materials for motions hearings and trial
proceedings, as directed. - Review complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings that have been filed to determine
issues involved and basis for relief. - Provide information and guidance to the judge on individual cases, as directed.
- Perform extensive legal research via Westlaw and/or Lexis.
- Monitor significant changes in federal statutes, sentencing guidelines, and Supreme
Court and Eighth Circuit precedent. - Review and edit orders and memorandum opinions drafted by term law clerks and staff
attorneys as directed. - Maintain liaison between the Court and litigants; correspond with other court officials
and personnel. - Compile statistics and prepare periodic reports, as required.
Administrative Duties: - Regularly monitor dockets of all pending cases and draft standard orders, as
appropriate, for scheduling and discovery-related issues, default proceedings, service
deficiencies, and other miscellaneous matters. - Perform periodic case review.
- Train and assist the term law clerks and externs, as required.
- Receive, screen, and refer telephone and in-person callers as appropriate.
- Prepare in final form the judge’s written correspondence, memoranda, annual reports,
and other items. - Assemble and attach supplemental material, as required.
- Monitor incoming mail and email communication.
- Perform other miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned by the judge and as
necessary for the efficient operation of chambers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
At the time of appointment, the candidate must possess the following minimum requirements:
- Graduation from a law school of recognized standing, and have one or more of the
following attributes:
o Standing within the upper third of the law school class from a law school on the
approved list of either the American Bar Association or the Association of
American Law Schools;
o Experience on the editorial board of a law review of such a school;
o Graduation from such a school with an LLM degree; or
o Demonstrated proficiency in legal studies, which in the opinion of the appointing
judge is the equivalent of one of the above.
Salary depends on qualifications. - JSP 11 ($74,973) - graduation from an accredited law school
- JSP 12 ($89,862) - one year of post-law school graduation experience and bar membership
- JSP 13 ($106,858) - two years of post-law school graduation experience and bar
membership - JSP 14 ($126,274) – three* years of post-law school graduation experience and bar
membership (*two of three required years of post-law school graduation experience must
be federal)
Legal work experience is progressively responsible experience in the practice of law, in legal
research, legal administration, or equivalent experience received after graduation from law
school.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Possess a demonstrated commitment to public service or public interest law.
- Possess superior research and writing skills.
- Be proficient in computer-assisted legal research, Windows, and Word.
- Exhibit strong analytical ability.
- Demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- A track record that demonstrates outstanding organizational skills.
ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS - Work is performed primarily in an office setting or courtroom.
- Some travel may be required.
- Some lifting may be required to handle and set up equipment in the courtroom
APPLICATION INFORMATION
To apply, email PDF document to hr-usdc@mnd.uscourts.gov and add “2023-15 Career Law
Clerk” in the email subject line.
Submit complete application package electronically in PDF format. The required items must be
consolidated into one document in the order listed below.
A complete Application includes:
- Cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job;
- Detailed resume with exact dates of employment and salary history;
- Copy of law school transcript;
- Proof of Bar Membership, if applicable;
- Name and contact information for three (3) professional references;
- One legal writing sample at least five pages, but no more than twenty pages; and
- A completed Application for Employment (AO78) found here -
https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federalemployment;
All application materials received will be reviewed to identify the best qualified candidates. Only
applicants selected to proceed to the next phase of the selection process will be notified. All
application materials must be attached to the email as directed.
If interviews are held in person, applicants are responsible for any travel costs.
The U.S. District Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to
withdraw the announcement, and to fill the position sooner than the closing date, if a closing date is
shown, any of which actions may occur without prior written notice.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Noncitizens must
execute an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments and are considered “at-will” and may be
terminated with or without cause or notice by the court.
The U.S. District Court requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) for payroll deposit.
The final candidate is subject to FBI Fingerprinting and a background investigation, including criminal
history. Employment is provisional and contingent upon a successful background check.
BENEFITS
- Vacation/annual leave (13-26 days increasing with years of service) and sick leave (13 days per
year). - Paid parental leave (12 weeks) for the birth or adoption of a child after one year of employment.
- 11 paid federal holidays.
- Extensive health, life, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- A defined benefit pension plan (for career law clerks, not term law clerks).
- Traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (after-tax) retirement savings and investment plans through the
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) 401K style plan with employer matching contributions (for career law
clerks, not term law clerks). - Pre-tax flexible spending transportation, medical, and childcare reimbursement accounts.
- Transit Subsidy Program.
- The U.S. District Court is a qualifying employer for possible Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- On-site fitness center.
Please visit our Website for more information about benefits and law clerk positions.
Employees of the U.S. District Court are not classified under Civil Service.
Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Compensation Attorney
Agency: Labor & Industry Dept
- Job ID: 70669
- Location: St. Paul
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/24/2023
- Closing Date: 11/13/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Dept of Labor & Industry / Legal Services
- Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,289 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Telework Eligible: Yes - Conditional
- 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 offers a conditional hybrid work schedule which includes telework days and in office days at the St. Paul Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) office building.
Attorneys in DLI’s Office of General Counsel provide legal representation and advice to DLI by applying knowledge of relevant laws, including those governing occupational safety and health, workers’ compensation, wage and hour, prevailing wage, women’s economic security, child labor, data practices, official records, open meetings, combative sports, apprenticeship, dual training, the State Building Code and associated construction codes, and rulemaking under the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act. Attorneys also provide legal representation to authoritative boards including the Plumbing Board, Board of Electricity, Board of High Pressure Piping Systems and Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board.
Job duties for this position include:
- Representing DLI in regulatory and enforcement actions under its jurisdiction. This includes wage and hour, women’s economic security, prevailing wage, construction misclassification, child labor, combative sports and occupational safety and health enforcement.
- Providing legal advice to DLI staff on legal issues.
- Assisting senior attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with legal research, legal writing, rulemaking, contract review, and proposed legislation.
- Assisting Department staff in redacting not public information from documents in response to data practices requests.
- Providing other attorney support as needed.
If selected for an interview, part of the interview process may include responding in writing to a legal scenario.
Minimum Qualifications
Current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota. The license must be in good standing.
Experiential Requirement:
- One year of experience providing legal representation specializing in employment law, administrative law, occupational safety or health law, or construction law in Minnesota, OR
- One year of legal experience with one or more rulemakings subject to Minnesota’s Administrative Procedure Act while employed by a governmental entity, OR
- One year of experience providing legal representation to a Minnesota governmental entity, OR
- One year of experience as a judicial law clerk, if the employment was within the last five years, OR
- Three years of experience providing legal representation specializing in employment law, administrative law, occupational safety and health law, construction law in another US jurisdiction, OR
- Three years of experience providing legal representation to a governmental entity in another US jurisdiction, OR
- Comparable combination of equivalent experience as listed above.
- Strong legal writing, legal analysis and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to review legal documents for relevance, accuracy, correlation, completeness and compliance with applicable laws.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
- Ability to work well as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with contested case proceedings.
- Experience advising on the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, the Official Records Act and the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act.
- Knowledge of administrative law, labor and employment law, workplace regulations, workplace safety or other employment-related legal areas.
- Experience with areas of law with intersecting state and federal regulations.
- Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
- Demonstrated commitment to public service.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.
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.
Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five Recently Separated Veterans, who apply and meet the qualifications for the vacancy, must be granted an interview. To be considered a Recently Separated Veteran, you must meet all the following criteria:
- Have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
- Have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty OR have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty;
- Be a United States citizen or resident alien;
- Have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001 as shown on your form DD-214.
To be considered under this legislation, you must meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; meet all of the above RSV criteria; and submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date via mail, e-mail or fax to: Caren Miller 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN 55155, or Caren.Miller@state.mn.us.
Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a non-competitive basis if you meet all of the following criteria:
- Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
- Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
- Meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation by the closing date via mail, e-mail or fax to: Caren Miller 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN 55155, or Caren.Miller@state.mn.us, or fax 651-284-5723.
If you have questions about the position, contact Caren Miller at caren.miller@state.mn.us or 651-284-5119.
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 Caren Miller at caren.miller@state.mn.us.
About Labor & Industry Dept
The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota’s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe. The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training pipeline, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation and youth skills training programs.
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
- 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)
- 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.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans by working at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
We're currently hiring a Compliance Analyst. Read, share, and even apply below.
About the Position
The Compliance Analyst will help assess whether the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department are satisfying the terms of the consent decree.
This position works closely with and reports to the Legal Counsel.
The right candidate will bring their relevant investigative, data management, and compliance expertise, as well as demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
Job Details
Closing Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually
How to Apply: Anyone interested in this position can view the full description and apply at mn.gov/mmb/careers/ with Job ID 70770. Only applicants who have submitted a resume and cover letter with their application will be considered.
Hybrid Work Environment:This position allows flexibility to work a hybrid telework arrangement. Travel to off-site locations will be necessary to assess compliance of the consent decree as well as to establish and build effective relationships with partners, stakeholders, and surrounding communities.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Ly Her at ly.her@state.mn.us.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans by working at the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
We're currently hiring a Paralegal. Read, share, and even apply below.
About the Position
The Paralegal responds to data practice requests, monitors and analyzes parties' compliance with the agency's ongoing settlement agreements, responds to potential Ban the Box violations, and provides support to the Legal Unit.
Job Details
Closing Date: Monday, November 13, 2023
Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually
How to Apply: Anyone interested in this position can view the full description and apply at mn.gov/mmb/careers/ with Job ID 70651. Only applicants who have submitted a cover letter with their application will be considered.
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.