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Staff Attorney, St. Louis County, Duluth

Are you looking for a position where you are exposed to many areas of the law?

Expand your legal career as a Staff Attorney! The Sixth Judicial District seeks qualified candidates to fill a Staff Attorney position located in the St. Louis County Courthouse in Duluth, Minnesota. This position is in the Judicial Trial Court Staff Attorney classification.

The Staff Attorney will provide professional legal support to the Sixth Judicial District. Staff Attorneys conduct legal research and analysis, provide legal advice and recommendations to judges, referees, and law clerks regarding cases, and are responsible for developing and providing training to law clerks. Work requires the regular use of professional legal principles and practices, statutes, case law, trial court rules and procedures, and judicial branch policies and procedures to complete assignments.

What You Will Do

The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform (any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed):

Performs complex legal research and analysis, and provides advice and recommendations to judges, referees, and law clerks.
Drafts, reviews, and edits legal documents.
Maintains knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, statutes, and case law for work product and to provide guidance to judges, referees, and law clerks.
Receives and responds to questions from judges, referees, law clerks, court staff, justice partners, and the public regarding trial court procedures, cases, and records.
Develops and provides training to law clerks.
Collaborates on statewide initiatives and projects.
Serves as judicial expert for digital accessibility.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting.

What You Must Have

Possession of a law degree from an accredited college or university and two to three years of experience as an attorney in private or public practice or two years of law clerk experience in a private or public legal setting.
Possession of a current Certificate of Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota.

What You Will Bring

Considerable knowledge of substantive and procedural law, trial court procedures and rules of evidence, and methods and techniques of legal research and analysis.
Strong computer, organization and time management skills.
Skill in applying legal principles and logical thinking to complex cases, problems, and research.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

What You Will Get

The anticipated starting hourly rate for this position is no less than $39.68 for external hires, with a full future earning potential of $39.68-$61.52 per hour. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.

Supplemental Information

The Sixth Judicial District serves Minnesota's Arrowhead Region, including the counties of Carlton, Cook, Lake, and St. Louis counties (Duluth, Hibbing, and Virginia).

Logistics: This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) unrepresented position. Work will be performed at the St. Louis County Courthouse, located at 100 North 5th Avenue West, Duluth, MN. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. This position may be working in a hybrid role consisting of a combination of remote and in-person work. When working remotely, access to reliable internet connection is required.

All applicants must also upload and attach a cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, and brief writing sample (no more than 10 pages in length).

Applications will be reviewed each day.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.

If you have questions about this position, please contact Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us.

About Us

Why Work for Us?

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.

Employee Benefits

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at 6thHR@courts.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.