Litigation Associate Attorney

Pay: $100000.00 - $140000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take true ownership of litigation matters rather than spending years in a purely supporting role.
• Handle depositions motions hearings discovery and case strategy in both state and federal court.
• Build significant courtroom and client-facing experience while working alongside experienced litigators.
• Join an established civil litigation practice that welcomes both developing associates and accomplished attorneys seeking meaningful responsibility.
• Work on sophisticated varied matters where strong judgment writing advocacy and initiative are valued.
• Receive comprehensive benefits including health and dental insurance HSA 401(k) profit sharing paid time off parental leave life insurance and professional development support.

Location:

Minneapolis MN. This is a fully on-site position designed for attorneys who value close collaboration with their team and direct involvement in active matters. Periodic travel to clients and courts throughout Minnesota is required.

Note:

Candidates must be actively licensed to practice in Minnesota and have meaningful litigation experience. To be successful in this role you should be comfortable taking depositions drafting and arguing motions in state and federal court and independently managing a litigation file.

About Us

We are an established Minnesota law firm with a respected civil litigation practice and a strong record of handling sophisticated disputes. Our attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility and work closely together to deliver practical high-quality representation to our clients. We value strong advocates who take ownership of their work exercise sound judgment and want to continue developing as litigators. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation files and take ownership of matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Research draft and argue substantive motions in Minnesota state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings briefs discovery requests discovery responses and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategy and manage discovery deadlines client communications and case preparation.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings motions mediations appellate matters and trials.
• Work directly with clients and provide clear practical advice throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently driving assigned matters forward.
• Travel periodically to courts client locations depositions and other proceedings throughout Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota bar license required.
• 1 year of meaningful litigation experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to take depositions.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience practicing in state and/or federal court.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation file and associated deadlines.
• Excellent legal writing research communication and analytical skills.
• Strong professional judgment organization and attention to detail.
• More senior attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Attorneys coming from in-house or solo practice environments may be considered when their litigation experience strongly aligns with the role.
• Defense litigation government or public entity matters employment litigation land use litigation appellate work or judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to practice litigation rather than simply observe it. Our associates are trusted with substantive responsibility direct client interaction depositions motion practice and meaningful involvement in cases. We offer an environment where capable attorneys can deepen their courtroom skills expand their ownership of matters and build a long-term litigation career alongside an experienced team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: MN bar license. 1 yr of litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 1

• Salary bands (ONLY IF ATTORNEY ROLE):

1 to 2 years directly relevant experience: $100000 to $110000

3 to 4 years directly relevant experience: $110000 to $125000

5 years directly relevant experience: $125000 to $140000

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Established Minnesota civil litigation firm seeking an attorney who can independently manage files take depositions and draft and argue motions in state and federal court. Active MN bar and 1 year of litigation experience required with senior attorneys also -house and solo backgrounds are acceptable when the candidate has strong hands-on litigation experience.

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