Christian Legal Society · 2 months ago
Upper Midwest Law Center–Senior Litigation Attorney (Hybrid)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expChristian Legal Society is represented by the Upper Midwest Law Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to pro-freedom litigation. They are seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to lead multiple cases, manage a docket, and guide junior attorneys in efforts to protect constitutional rights against government overreach and abuses.
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Responsibilities
Brainstorms and spearheads new cases, with Board approval, critical to the Upper Midwest Law Center’s mission
Conducts research and interviews clients and witnesses
Drafts pleadings, including complaints, petitions, etc
Prepares and responds to written discovery and conducts and defends depositions
Drafts motion papers and briefs in both state and federal trial and appellate courts
Argues hearings before both state and federal trial and appellate courts
Interacts with media regarding cases and issues
Works with law clerks and other attorneys in management of workloads and cases
Works with and under the direction of the President and General Counsel, as well as other attorneys as required by project
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Minnesota or able to join the Minnesota bar by motion based on experience or MBA/UBE score (see Rule 7 at https://www.ble.mn.gov/rules/)
Minimum of 6 years of experience with a strong background in litigation
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to excel in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively across teams
Ability to synthesize complex legal and technical information into actionable insights for non-legal audiences and donors
Proficiency with legal software (e.g., Clio)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities with demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment in ambiguous situations
Ability to travel up to 10%
Preferred
Preferred experience leading other attorneys
Benefits
Flexible work environment with availability of partial remote work
Employer-paid health, dental, vision insurance
Health Savings Account
403(b) retirement plan
Discretionary bonus
PTO
Company
Christian Legal Society
Christian Legal Society supports Christian legal professionals and offers legal aid, resources, and networking opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
E
Elmer Johnson
Co-Founder
G
Gerrit Groen
Co-Founder
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