Staff Attorney

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned caseload and provide high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients across a range of poverty law matters, including family law, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, housing and eviction defense, consumer law, public benefits, elder law, and other civil legal issues consistent with Justice North’s priorities.
• Represent clients in district court, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings; conduct legal research; and apply legal analysis to support effective advocacy and client-centered outcomes.
• Participate in community legal education, outreach activities, and legal clinics, and collaborate with courts, community organizations, and other justice system partners.
• Provide direction and appropriate task delegation to support staff as needed, comply with timekeeping requirements and all applicable federal regulations, and organizational policies, and demonstrate reliable and timely attendance.
• The position may also include participation in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Hold a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Minnesota, eligible for admission by motion or reciprocity, or willing to take the next scheduled Minnesota Bar Examination.
• Demonstrate a commitment to serving clients with disabilities and low-income, vulnerable clients, as well as the ability to holistically screen clients for multiple, intersecting legal issues.
• Strong oral and written advocacy skills, sound professional judgment, excellent communication skills, and effective time-management are required.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is essential.

Experience and Education

• Experience in poverty law or related practice areas and experience working in rural or geographically dispersed communities are preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• This position is hybrid/remote with required in-person office days, court appearances, outreach, meetings, and community-based work.
• Regular travel within the north central service area is required, along with occasional evening, weekend, or early morning hours.

Compensation and Benefits

• Justice North offers a competitive salary based on experience, with a range of $80,000–$110,000, and an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and disability insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan; exceptionally generous paid time off; paid federal holidays; and relocation assistance for candidates who choose to move to the region.