Staff Attorney for Economic Justice Unit at Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. in St. Paul
Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice and representation to eligible clients with financial stability issues - Represent clients in cases involving government benefits, criminal expungements, and employment or housing related issues - Investigate facts, conduct legal research and writing, and prepare clients for hearings - Appear in state or federal district court or state appellate courts - Work and consult regularly with other members of the Economic Justice team at SMRLS - May require local travel to courts, hearing offices, and other SMRLS offices - Maintain a caseload in compliance with SMRLS' written practice standards - Comply with SMRLS' policies, practices, and guiding principles in furtherance of the organization's mission - Participate in community education, outreach, and active bar involvement
Qualifications: - Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota or a candidate for Bar admission - Ability to effectively work with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and individuals of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds - Excellent communication skills and ability to work positively and constructively in a teamwork setting - Good judgment and ability to work hard, independently, efficiently, and under pressure - Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned by SMRLS - Fluency in a second language is beneficial but not required - Basic computer competence is necessary
Salary: - $80,010 DOE, pursuant to scale - Good medical benefits provided
Starting Date: - As soon as possible after the position is filled
To Apply: - Email or mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to John Joachim at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Position is open until filled, so please apply immediately.
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is currently seeking a Staff Attorney for their Economic Justice Unit in their St. Paul office. This position will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to eligible clients with financial stability issues, such as terminations, denials, and overpayments of government benefits, as well as criminal expungements and employment or housing related issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to work with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. They should also possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a teamwork setting.
Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice and representation to eligible clients with financial stability issues - Represent clients in cases involving government benefits, criminal expungements, and employment or housing related issues - Investigate facts, conduct legal research and writing, and prepare clients for hearings - Appear in state or federal district court or state appellate courts - Work and consult regularly with other members of the Economic Justice team at SMRLS - May require local travel to courts, hearing offices, and other SMRLS offices - Maintain a caseload in compliance with SMRLS' written practice standards - Comply with SMRLS' policies, practices, and guiding principles in furtherance of the organization's mission - Participate in community education, outreach, and active bar involvement
Qualifications: - Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota or a candidate for Bar admission - Ability to effectively work with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and individuals of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds - Excellent communication skills and ability to work positively and constructively in a teamwork setting - Good judgment and ability to work hard, independently, efficiently, and under pressure - Flexibility to take on additional duties as assigned by SMRLS - Fluency in a second language is beneficial but not required - Basic computer competence is necessary
Salary: - $80,010 DOE, pursuant to scale - Good medical benefits provided
Starting Date: - As soon as possible after the position is filled
To Apply: - Email or mail a cover letter, resume, and three references to John Joachim at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Position is open until filled, so please apply immediately.
H1: Staff Attorney for Economic Justice Unit at Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. in St. Paul H2: Join Our Team and Make a Difference in Your Community
BOLD HEADLINE: Seeking a Passionate and Dedicated Staff Attorney for Economic Justice Unit in St. Paul Office
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc. (SMRLS) is looking for a highly motivated and compassionate Staff Attorney to join their Economic Justice Unit in their St. Paul office. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of low-income individuals and families by providing legal representation and advice in various financial stability issues.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide legal advice and representation to eligible clients with financial stability issues, including terminations, denials, and overpayments of government benefits - Represent clients in cases involving criminal expungements, employment or housing related issues, and more - Conduct legal research and writing, prepare clients for hearings, and appear in state or federal district court or state appellate courts - Work and consult regularly with other members of the Economic Justice team at SMRLS - May require local travel to courts, hearing offices, and other SMRLS offices - Maintain a caseload in compliance with SMRLS' written practice standards - Comply with SMRLS' policies, practices, and guiding principles in furtherance of the organization's mission - Participate in community education, outreach, and active bar involvement
QUALIFICATIONS: - Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota or a candidate for Bar admission - Demonstrated ability to work effectively with low-income clients, victims of domestic violence, and individuals of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds - Excellent communication skills
