About the Position
The Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for multiple attorney positions in its Civil Litigation Division. The pay range will be dependent on qualifications.
- Associate Attorney Salary Level: $51.00 – $58.03 Hourly; $106,080.00 – $120,702.40 Annually
- Attorney Salary Level: $54.11 – $66.80 Hourly; $112,548.80 – $138,944.00 Annually (To be considered at the Attorney level, candidates must have at least 3 years of directly related experience.)
- Senior Attorney Level: $63.43 – $79.48 Hourly; $131,934.40 – $165,318.40 Annually (To be considered at the Senior Attorney level, candidates must have at least 7 years of directly related experience.)
Attorneys in these positions perform a wide variety of routine to complex professional legal work at the full performance level in the City of Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office to include representing the City and City employees in civil litigation, and providing general legal services to various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees; and related duties as required.
Here’s what you can expect to do:
These positions will involve litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, labor and employment law, and various tort claims. The successful candidates must:
- Conduct legal analysis of standard and complex civil actions initiated against the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials.
- Develop sustainable litigation strategies for a variety of pending and threatened civil actions.
- Represent the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials through all phases of civil litigation in state and federal district and appellate courts.
- Prepare matters for trial, including motions, witness preparation, and discovery.
- Appear in court remotely and in person.
- Prepare post-hearing legal memorandum and appellate briefs.
- Manage dynamic case load.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota.
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong analytical and trial strategy skills.
Preferred candidates will have civil litigation experience and be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- Statement of Interest
- Resume
- Writing Sample
- A legible copy of your proof of license to practice law in the State of Minnesota (required at time of h
