Justice North · 2 days ago
Staff Attorney
North Central, Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yrJustice North is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization providing free legal services to low-income individuals across northern Minnesota. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to provide direct civil legal services to eligible clients across the north central service area, focusing on a range of poverty law matters.
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Responsibilities
Manage an assigned caseload and provides 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 court, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings
Conducts legal research; and applies 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
Participate in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must 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
Candidates must 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
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, be insurable with Justice North's carrier, and be willing to travel within the service area
Preferred
Experience in poverty law or related practice areas and experience working in rural or geographically dispersed communities are preferred but not required
Benefits
Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
A 403(b) retirement plan
Exceptionally generous paid time off
Paid federal holidays
Relocation assistance for candidates who choose to move to the region
Company
Justice North
Justice North is a nonprofit civil legal aid law firm dedicated to the principle that equal access to justice is a basic human right, regardless of background or circumstances.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Dori Rapaport
Executive Director
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