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.  

Apply at: https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/STI1009STIS/JobBoard/8691f87d-5015-4735-8794-0119951bfda2/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=89b9dbb0-8caf-48db-a1bc-2128860e8275

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.

Apply for Associate General Counsel - Projects and Planning

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.

Apply for Associate General Counsel - Operations

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:

1. Cover letter addressing the qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the job;
2. Detailed resume with exact dates of employment and salary history;
3. Copy of law school transcript;
4. Proof of Bar Membership, if applicable;
5. Name and contact information for three (3) professional references;
6. One legal writing sample at least five pages, but no more than twenty pages; and
7. 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.

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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.

Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC (DALAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit law firm that provides pro bono legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence at shelters that it collaborates with here in Minnesota. DALAC has approximately 45 volunteer attorneys that provide pro bono legal services at monthly legal clinics and in-court representation for Orders for Protections and eviction expungements.
The staff attorney would be responsible for providing comprehensive expanded civil legal services through trauma informed legal advocacy to DALAC’s clients, including but not limited to issues involving divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, harassment restraining orders, legal separation, and landlord-tenant through a mentorship model.

The staff attorney will bridge the gap between the emergency legal assistance provided by the volunteer attorney program and extended legal representation victims need to build new lives as survivors of domestic violence.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides legal services to clients through a trauma-informed model.
Attends court appearances, argues motions and responsive motions, and takes cases to trial.
Motion practice and trial practice.
Conducts legal interviews as necessary.
Drafts petitions, motions, memorandums of law and other pleadings as necessary.
Researches legal issues as needed.
Provides appropriate referrals to outside agencies and services.
Records all case data as needed to maintain compliance with funders and insurance.
Researches legal issues as needed.
Staffs Legal Clinics as needed.
Follows all requirements of court rules and ethics rules.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Law Degree.
Minnesota bar admission required.
Willingness to go to trial.
Commitment to zealous representation.
High personal standards and a high degree of professionalism.
Understanding of trauma and its impact on domestic violence victims.
Excellent skills in dealing with clients who have been traumatized or abused.
Ability to provide legal services judgment free.
At least one-year experience litigating domestic violence issues.
Demonstrates excellence in writing skills, legal research and advocacy.
Attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Commitment to aiding victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
Willingness to learn lawyering through a trauma-informed model and a mentorship model.
Passionate about representing domestic violence victims.
Sensitivity to victims/survivors of domestic abuse.
Experience working with traumatized individuals, trial work and domestic abuse.
Local travel is required, with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work from a home office is required.
Evenings and weekends are required.
Wage and Benefits

This position is full-time, exempt with an annual salary of $90,000 - $100,000.00 dependent on experience.

Eligible for all employer sponsored benefits.

Application Information:
Applicants should send their resume with a cover letter, three references, and writing sample to Domestic Abuse Legal Advocacy Center, PSC, 962 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105. Applications will be accepted until position is filled with preference given to candidates who apply on or before November 27, 2023.
DALAC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will recruit, employ, pay and promote qualified applications and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or any other legally protected class.

General Duty Statement

The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is a premier public law office of 90-plus legal professionals and support staff practicing in all areas of municipal law including criminal prosecution, civil litigation, municipal governance, contract and procurement, code and licensing enforcement, planning and zoning, real estate, and economic development.
 
The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time, senior assistant city attorney position in its Civil Division. Duties will primarily include civil transactional and regulatory work and may also include litigation or other work as assigned.
 
Information Specific to this Position:
This position performs wide-ranging, expert level, highly-complex professional legal work in the Civil Division. The worksite for this position is at the St. Paul City Attorney's Office located in downtown Saint Paul. While some telework may be possible upon approval of the City Attorney, this position is not a remote position.
 
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Provides general legal services and expert legal advice to the City Council, the Mayor’s Office, various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees.
• Staffs meetings of the Saint Paul City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commissions and other various boards and commissions of the City.
• Drafts ordinances, resolutions, rules and policies.
• Prepares legal opinions or memoranda.
• Drafts and negotiates contracts, which may include real estate documents such as development agreements, easements, deeds, restrictive covenants, subordination agreements, leases, and loan and grant agreements.
• Advises on Federal, State and City compliance requirements.
• Represents the City of Saint Paul and its various departments, boards, and commissions in administrative cases and related matters.
• Plans, organizes, mentors, and leads the work of other employees in varying positions within the Civil Division as requested by the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, or Supervising Attorney.

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.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. 

Qualified candidates must have strong writing and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to maintain consistent professionalism, and a license to practice law in Minnesota.By Closing Date, you MUST

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
2. 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.Selection Process Information

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process: Applicants 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 LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

General Duty Statement

This position performs advanced professional work and a wide variety of complex to highly complex legal assistant services to attorneys in the Civil Division. Duties include gathering, organizing, and summarizing documentary evidence and relevant information in complex to highly complex civil processes and making recommendations based on findings. Duties also include creating, processing and/or drafting complex legal forms and documents. This position acts as a liaison with other City departments, outside agencies, and outside attorneys.
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
A wide range of public sector real estate, land use, and development-related matters including the following:

• Conduct project intake and prepare/organize file information and file management.
• Prepare correspondence, documents, and materials that relate to real estate, lending, leasing, and licensing transactions.
• Compile and summarize relevant materials, identify potential issues, and propose recommendations for use by attorneys.
• Calendar and monitor milestones and critical dates.
• Assist with due diligence process.
• Assist with city, state, and federal compliance determinations.
• Maintain repository of template documents and city attorney opinions and update as needed.
• Work with city staff, outside counsel, title companies, lenders and other parties.
• Prepare closing checklists, closing documents, and manage closing binder.
• Prepare transaction memoranda.
• Review title and survey documents.
• Record real estate documents and financing statements.
• Prepare resolutions and board reports relating to zoning and other matters for the City Council and various boards and commissions.
• Assist in research, writing, editing, and proofreading real estate documents, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Perform property record tract index research as needed.
• Work with attorneys and staff to support day-to-day legal needs.

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 Legal Assistant III Job Description.

The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.  

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.
Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree;
• Paralegal Certification from an accredited program;
• Four years of experience as a Legal Assistant, two years of which must have been at the intermediate level of professional work, providing legal assistant services of moderate complexity and variety to attorneys.

Continued employment as a Legal Assistant III is contingent upon maintaining the Paralegal Certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Four years of experience supporting a real estate legal practice. Understanding of municipal real estate, development, and finance practices including local, state, and federal funding.  
By Closing Date, you MUST

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application.
2. 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.)
   • Resume
   • Cover Letter
   • Verification of Paralegal Certification

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Selection Process Information

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process: 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 LGBTQ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.