Minnesota-Associate AttorneyDepartment: Legal
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Minnesota
Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 / year
DescriptionThe Associate Attorney will support and assist in the representation of clients in state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses; assisting with deposition preparation and attendance; preparing for and appearing at court hearings; and communicating with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed attorney who is organized, professional, eager to learn, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.
Qualifications- Candidates must be either (a) licensed to practice law in Minnesota (b) already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Minnesota Bar.
- The ideal candidate will be licensed to practice law in Minnesota and have 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice and taking/defending depositions.
- Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation is a plus.
- Candidates must be able to travel on occasion.
License/Certification:- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota
Benefits- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
