Job Description
Employee Type Exempt Travel Required No Shift Day Work Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Work Days Monday-Friday Work Schedule Details M-F, 8am-4:30pm Posting Language English
Job Title: Assistant Director - Attorney Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (OLPR) Location: Saint Paul, MN, United States Experience: 3-5 years as an attorney in private or public practice Salary Range: $89,492 - $138,601 annually
Introduction:
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (OLPR) in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an experienced attorney to join their team as an Assistant Director. The OLPR is responsible for handling ethics complaints against licensed attorneys and ensuring the integrity of the legal profession. This position offers an opportunity to work on a variety of legal matters and make a meaningful impact in maintaining ethical standards within the legal community.
Job Description:
The Assistant Director will support the OLPR in investigating and prosecuting ethical misconduct of lawyers. This includes legal research, writing, investigative work, as well as trial and appellate practice. The role also involves educating the bar on professional responsibility matters and mentoring volunteer investigators. The ideal candidate will have a fair-minded approach and the ability to work effectively with challenging respondents and complainants.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate complaints of attorney violations of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct - Make recommendations for disposition and prepare dispositional memorandums - Prosecute private discipline cases before Board panels and occasionally public discipline cases before Supreme Court referees and the Supreme Court - Educate the bar on professional responsibility matters through speaking engagements at seminars - Mentor volunteer investigators at district ethics committees - Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Possession of a law degree from an accredited college or university - 3-5 years of experience as an attorney in private or public practice - Possession of a current Certificate of Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in investigation - 5 years of experience, including civil litigation or prosecution/defense experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills - Superior writing and presentation abilities - Knowledge of relevant laws and rules related to discipline - Ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment - Strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with judges, court staff, and the public
Salary and Benefits:
The expected starting salary for this position is $89,492 - $114,047 annually, with a full salary range of $89,492 - $138,601. The salary is dependent on qualifications and the position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The role also offers eligibility for state of MN employee benefits.
Supplemental Information:
Position Logistics:
The Assistant Director will work mostly normal business hours, Monday-Friday, with a hybrid schedule of both remote and in-office days. Court proceedings, including panel, referee, and Supreme Court oral arguments, are conducted in person and remotely at the Minnesota Judicial Center.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should complete an online application with a resume and cover letter. Employment offers may be rescinded if a required criminal background check identifies job-related convictions.
About the Organization:
The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to diversity and inclusion and values individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The MJB promotes teamwork and collaboration among its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more.
Employee Benefits:
The Minnesota Judicial Branch offers competitive and affordable benefits to support employees and their families' well-being. These include health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives loans after meeting certain requirements while working in public service.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If accommodations are needed for the employee selection process, please contact Human Resources. The MJB values and encourages diversity and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Internal Applicants:
Current employees of the Minnesota Judicial Branch can conveniently apply for open positions through their Oracle account by visiting the Opportunity Marketplace.
Job Info:
- Job Identification: 586 - Job Category: Law Careers - Posting Date: 11/27/2024, 11:41 PM - Job Schedule: Full-time - Location: 25 Rev Dr Martin L King Jr Blvd, St Paul, MN, 55155, US - Salary Range: $89,492 - $138,601 annually - Remote or Hybrid Eligible: Yes - Hybrid - Job Type: Standard - Employee Type: Exempt - Travel Required: No - Shift: Day - Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Work Days: Monday-Friday - Work Schedule Details: M-F, 8am-4:30pm - Posting Language: English
- Seeking experienced attorney for Assistant Director position in Saint Paul, MN - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (OLPR) handles ethics complaints against licensed attorneys - Responsibilities include legal research, writing, investigations, and trial and appellate practice - Minimum qualifications: law degree, 3-5 years of experience, and current Bar admission in Minnesota - Preferred qualifications: investigation
