Attorney/Associate Attorney

Description

The Adult Representation Services (ARS) department is seeking an Associate Attorney or Attorney to represent clients facing legal proceedings in one of our core practice areas which include parent representation in child protection and child support contempt matters, housing, guardianship, and mental health civil commitment. Applicants with knowledge or interest in any practice area are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a preferred area or areas of practice, please note it in your cover letter.

ARS provides high-quality, equitable representation to clients experiencing poverty in certain civil matters where appointment of counsel is necessary to protect a fundamental right. Our holistic legal team includes attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and social service experts.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.

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Full salary range:
Attorney, Associate: $81,479.03 - $119,619.95 Annually
Attorney: $112,211.52 - $168,317.28 Annually

Location and hours:
This position will be onsite in downtown Minneapolis at the Health Services Building located at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Attorney or Attorney, Associate.
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Note: Please attach a cover letter with your application materials.

In the Associate Attorney position, you will:

• Litigate cases in court and negotiate resolutions when appropriate.
• Interview clients and prospective witnesses or direct the investigations and interviews conducted by investigative staff.
• Coordinate resources for clients and families or direct the coordination of resources with legal support staff.
• Conduct or direct legal research which includes preparing or overseeing the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers; retaining case records and files; and allocating resources to effectively manage a caseload consistent with office and divisional objectives.

• Litigate complex cases in court, negotiate and facilitate complex case resolutions.
• Interview clients and prospective witnesses or direct the investigations and interviews conducted by investigative staff.
• Coordinate resources for clients and families or direct the coordination of resources with legal support staff.
• Conduct or direct legal research which includes preparing or overseeing the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers; retaining case records and files; and allocating resources to effectively manage a caseload consistent with office and divisional objectives.
• Mentor less-experienced staff in managing complex litigation.

• For hire as an Associate Attorney:
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
• For hire as an Attorney:
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and two or more years of experience as an attorney.

• Effective litigation skills.
• Experience representing clients in court appointed cases.
• Experience practicing public law.
• Knowledge of:
  • Local laws and ordinances, established precedents, and legal reference sources.
  • The principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation.
  • Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
  • Pleading and practicing effective presentation of court cases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; persuasive public speaking ability.
• Ability to:
  • Independently try cases.
  • Utilize computers and other technology to manage your work.