Associate Attorney

HNE; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HNE is seeking a Junior Associate Attorney to support its foreclosure and real estate practice in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.

The ideal candidate is a recent law school graduate or attorney with up to 3 years of experience, focusing on non-judicial foreclosure work and practical legal training. You will join a collaborative team, handling drafting, research, and filings with minimal billable hour requirements and strong mentorship to grow into a lead junior associate role within the

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or awaiting bar admission.
• 0–3 years of legal experience preferred.
• Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work primarily onsite in the St. Paul office.
• Real estate, mortgage, or foreclosure experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review paralegal work product and foreclosure files in preparation for non-judicial foreclosure sales.
• Draft complaints, summonses, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, and other lower-level litigation matters.
• Support attorneys with mortgage, foreclosure, and real estate-related legal work.
• Conduct legal research and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and a support team of approximately 8–9 professionals.
• Work directly with firm leadership and contribute to a growing foreclosure practice.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting documents

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: St. Paul, MN (Greater Minneapolis Area)

Schedule: Full-Time | Primarily Onsite

Overview

Our staffing firm is partnering with a growing law firm in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area to identify a Junior Associate Attorney for its foreclosure and real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent law school graduate or attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is looking to build a strong foundation in real estate, mortgage, and foreclosure law. The position primarily supports the firm's non-judicial foreclosure department and offers hands-on legal experience in a collaborative, team-oriented environment without billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review paralegal work product and foreclosure files in preparation for non-judicial foreclosure sales.
• Draft complaints, summonses, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Assist with discovery requests, responses, and other lower-level litigation matters.
• Support attorneys with mortgage, foreclosure, and real estate-related legal work.
• Conduct legal research and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and a support team of approximately 8–9 professionals.
• Work directly with firm leadership and contribute to a growing foreclosure practice.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in Minnesota or awaiting bar admission/results.
• 0–3 years of legal experience preferred.
• Strong written, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage assignments with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work primarily onsite in the St. Paul office.
• Real estate, mortgage, or foreclosure experience is helpful but not required.

Ideal Candidate

• Recent law school graduate or early-career attorney seeking practical legal experience.
• Interested in developing expertise in real estate and foreclosure law.
• Comfortable reviewing detailed legal documentation and supporting transactional processes.
• Eager to learn, train quickly, and grow into a lead junior associate role within the foreclosure group.
• Thrives in a professional yet relaxed office environment that values teamwork, independence, and long-term development.
• Looking for a stable opportunity with consistent hours, strong mentorship, and significant growth potential.