Minnesota-Associate Attorney
Department: Legal. Location: Minnesota.
About the role
The 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.
Responsibilities
- Conducting legal research
- Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses
- Assisting with deposition preparation and attendance
- Preparing for and appearing at court hearings
- Communicating with clients under the guidance of senior attorneys
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Minnesota, or already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Minnesota Bar
- Ideal candidate licensed to practice law in Minnesota with 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery, 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
- Ability 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
Pay
$130,000 - $170,000 per year