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. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions; interested 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 or to further the county’s mission of reducing disparities and promoting the stability of residents. 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.

Full Salary Range

Attorney, Associate: $81,47+.03 - $11+,61+.+5 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.

About The Position Type

This is a full-time, benefit earning position.

This position is internally classified as an Attorney or Attorney, Associate.

Click here to view the job classification specification for Attorney.

Click here to view the job classification specification for Attorney, Associate.

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.

In the Attorney position, you will:
• 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.

Need to have:
• For hire as an Associate Attorney:
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota.
• For hire as an Attorney:
• Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota and two or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.

Nice to have:
• Effective litigation skills.
• Experience:
• Representing clients on court appointed cases.
• In 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.

About The Department

The Adult Representative Services department is part of the Law, Safety and Justice line of business in county administration. The division make-up of employees includes a director, principal attorneys, senior attorneys, attorneys, paralegals, legal services specialists, case management assistants, parent mentors, Information Technology, as well as office and administrative support staff. More information about ARS can be found on our website: www.hennepin.us/ARS

About Hennepin County

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill future full-time permanent and limited duration vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact

Marita Nguyen

marita.nguyen@hennepin.us