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- Hybrid work
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- Writing skills
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Senior Assistant City Attorney – Civil Litigation

City of Minneapolis -
Minneapolis, MN

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,692 - $178,713 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Doctor of Law (JD)
Bar

Full Job Description

Position Description

By the City Charter, the attorneys of the City Attorney’s Office, as a team, serve as the attorneys and counselors at law to the Mayor, City Council, boards, committees, departments, and officers. The attorneys of the CAO are the exclusive representatives of the City and are authorized to provide legal advice and opinion to the City and its officers and staff. Under supervision provide the City of Minneapolis and its various officials, boards, agencies and departments with professional legal services relating to a wide range of civil litigation matters, including representing the city in all stages of civil and administrative litigation matters, providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and other legal work of the Civil Division of the City Attorney’s Office.

ALL applicants MUST submit completed:

City of Minneapolis online application

Resume and Cover Letter:
Individuals are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter in addition to the online application.

Writing Sample:
Individuals selected to be interviewed may be asked to submit a sample of legal writing as part of the interview process.

Work Location: This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Represent the City in All Stages of Civil Litigation Matters:

Analyze pleadings to determine legal issues, immunities, and liabilities.
Establish an efficient and effective research plan to determine a case's proper course of action.
Conduct research using a caselaw database, such as Westlaw, to locate relevant controlling or persuasive cases that address specific legal issues presented in litigation.
Apply case law to the facts in a persuasive briefing to the court with proper assertions of support cited accurately from case law.
Respond within time-sensitive timelines to discovery requests with responses asserting appropriate defenses and seek requests to reinforce City defenses and minimize liability.
Gather relevant documents and determine witnesses' identity.
Direct investigative staff to conduct any additional necessary investigation.
Review and analyze evidence, including physical evidence, body-worn cameras, squad, transit, and surveillance footage, and jail and 911 tapes.
Evaluate and secure expert witnesses.
Review and analyze medical records, laboratory reports, and expert witness reports.
Make appropriate recommendations to City staff, including the City Attorney, client departments, elected officials, and internal colleagues, to minimize legal exposure. This includes analysis and advice on whether to settle the matter and for how much, appeal an adverse decision or verdict, and consider the risks and benefits of continuing litigation.
Attend and engage in negotiations at settlement conferences with council members and department administration.
Deliver well-thought-out, persuasive oral arguments advancing the case’s legal theories and strengths both internally (client departments, CAO colleagues, and elected officials) and externally (judge and jury).
Respond to asserted claims of weaknesses in the case with well-reasoned counterarguments.
Meet and communicate with the plaintiff’s counsel regarding the status of the case and related issues.
Prepare cases for presentation in court, including those of a highly complex nature, by determining trial themes, identifying trial exhibits, drafting witness examinations, and thoroughly preparing City witnesses for direct and cross-examination.
Communicate regularly with decision-making clients and city employees impacted by the litigation.
Research and draft briefs and present oral arguments for appeals in Minnesota and Federal appellate courts.
Manage an assigned caseload, coordinating court dates and other schedules with all concerned parties.
Provide Advice for responses to media inquiries.
Assist in adjusting damage claims and claims arising under the Worker’s Compensation Act.
Foster trusting relationships with elected officials, department heads, city staff, state and federal judges, partner agencies, other governmental subdivisions, and internal colleagues.
Provide training to and mentor other attorneys.
Conduct training on matters within expertise, including of a highly complex nature.

Working Conditions: Regular indoor office environment

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education: The position has a minimum educational requirement of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Minimum Experience: Six or more years of experience as a licensed attorney.

Licenses/Certifications: Minnesota attorney licensure through the successful bar examination and current active bar membership; ability to be licensed in federal court.

Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience 100%. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score 70% on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.

Background Check
The City has determined that a full, criminal background check (CJIS) and/or qualifications check may be necessary for this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Union Representation
This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Minneapolis and the AFSCME Attorneys (CAT). For more information on the terms and conditions of this agreement please visit: AFSCME Attorneys - City of Minneapolis

Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire three (3) months after it has been established.

Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Attorneys are expected to demonstrate the following general core competencies; SACAs are expected to demonstrate these competencies at a greater degree than expected of an ACA:

Advanced legal knowledge and technical skills
Work ethic, drive, diligence
Highly complex problem-solving and decision-making with minimal supervision
Communication skills
Teamwork/collaboration skills
Contributions to CAO, the enterprise, legal systems
Commitment to Equity
Significant demonstration of leadership
Takes initiative to identify and solve issues and make or recommend improvements without waiting to be assigned.
Strong legal research skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Excellent communication skills
Capacity to handle highly complex projects and make high-quality decisions

The following are desired:

Experience in representing a public entity as a lawyer or student attorney.
Jury or court trial experience.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Benefits Summary
Our employees enjoy competitive salaries and generous benefits. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being. Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the benefits page.

Insurance
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The City of Minneapolis offers eligible employees one plan design with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet and HealthPartners Medical Group First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.

Dental insurance
The City of Minneapolis offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

Life insurance
The city provides basic life insurance of one times your annual salary up to $50,000. You can elect to purchase optional life insurance.

Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, holidays and paid sick leave, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and collective bargaining agreements.

Paid parental leave
City employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.

Retirement
City employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

Pension: The City of Minneapolis participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the City both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
Deferred compensation: Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible City employees may choose to participate in the following transportation programs:

Metropass: The Metropass program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.
Parking or Van Pool: The City of Minneapolis Transportation Benefits Plan gives you options to pay certain commuting costs, such as qualified parking and van pool expenses, with pre-tax dollars.

Learning and development
To engage and develop employees, the City of Minneapolis offers classes in leadership, cultural agility, change management and more. Additionally, educational discounts at Augsburg University, Hamline University, St. Catherine’s, and St. Mary's University of Minnesota are available to City employees.

Other perks
Employees can also take advantage of flexible spending accounts, the Emotional Wellbeing Solutions, health club discounts and more.

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