Litigation Associate

Job Overview: A prominent law firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of legal experience and will be responsible for providing legal representation to clients, drafting documents, conducting legal research, and handling complex legal matters in various litigation contexts. This position offers the opportunity for growth within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Location:

• Minneapolis, MN

Duties:

• Review and analyze newly assigned and existing matters to provide legal representation until resolution
• Draft necessary legal documents and ensure final documents are completed through office procedures
• Perform legal research using available resources such as libraries and computer data systems
• Formulate and issue legal opinions to clients
• Conduct negotiations when appropriate to resolve matters on behalf of clients
• Advise clients regularly on the status of their cases
• Maintain active membership in the state bar and complete required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) annually
• Follow the ethical requirements set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct and comply with firm’s professional liability insurer requirements
• Participate in the firm’s marketing efforts

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation
• Knowledge of law and legal practice to perform substantive legal functions
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, attorneys, and staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure
• Ability to handle legal matters with accuracy and attention to detail
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in the work environment
• Ability to travel locally and statewide for client-related matters

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar in good standing
• Completion of required Continuing Legal Education (CLE) annually

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software (iManage experience preferred)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Voluntary benefits

A mid-sized firm with reputation that places it in the top 2-3 firms in the Twin Cities, this firm has become very successful in less than 25 years since its inception. Its practice areas include litigation, environmental and employment law, employee benefits, real estate, governmental affairs, banking/finance and general corporate matters. Its lawyers come from Harvard, University of Minnesota and small regional schools, with excellent academic credentials. Compensation at the firm is top of the market in the Twin Cities, and the billable hourly requirement is quite reasonable, although you are expected to work the weekend and nights if asked to do so by the partners. Everyone seems content being at the firm, and people tend to remain at the firm for the long haul.