The pay range for a senior attorney is $131,927.00 - $165,328.07 and will be dependent on qualifications.
Required Education:
Doctorate
Internal Number: 24-UNCL-00444
About the Position
The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is accepting applications for multiple senior attorney positions in its Civil Litigation Division. The pay range for a senior attorney is $131,927.00 - $165,328.07 and will be dependent on qualifications.
Positions in this class perform a wide variety of very 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 performs related duties as required.
Information Specific to these Positions: These positions will involve litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, employment 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.
The City of Saint Paul offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the Senior Attorney Job Description.
The City of Saint Paul’s mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Position Requirements
Candidates for this position will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree, a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota, and at least seven years of experience practicing law. Preferred candidates will be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is contingent upon maintaining a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota.
Ideal candidates will have five years of civil litigation experience. Qualified candidates must have strong writing and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to maintain consistent professionalism.
How to Apply
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Upload or submit the following required documentsvia the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (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 hire)
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. All who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process.
Human Resources Contact Information: Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512 200 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Fax: 651-266-6490 E-mail: jobs@stpaul.gov
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
*Seeking equity, justice, accountability, and prosperity in the City of Saint Paul*
The City Attorney’s Office strives to create a more inclusive, safe, and welcoming city in Saint Paul. Our office provides legal advice to elected officials and city departments, represents the city in civil litigation, and prosecutes criminal cases while focusing on victim-centered programming and justice reform.