Associate Attorney — Commercial & Real Estate Litigation

Greenstein Sellers PLLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% match

Discretionary profit sharing

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenstein Sellers PLLC is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its Commercial & Real Estate Litigation team in Minneapolis. The role includes handling complex litigation matters, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and providing client advice.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for learning. The position offers a compensation range of $100,000 to $190,000 annually, with benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two to three years of experience preferred.
• Litigation experience with a focus on insurance disputes and real estate is preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial and real estate litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions and pleadings.
• Provide legal advice to clients and engage in negotiations.
• Participate in court hearings and trials.

Skills

Legal Research

Negotiation

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Active membership in the Minnesota Bar

Job description

• Greenstein Sellers PLLC is a boutique law firm focusing on business law, banking, real estate, and litigation. The firm takes pride in maintaining high standards of professionalism and legal excellence.
• Founded in 2019, the firm has grown quickly and now includes sixteen attorneys. The firm handles a substantial volume of commercial litigation involving property insurance claims, commercial collections, and real estate–related litigation. The firm is looking for an associate attorney to assist with this litigation work. Case files will range from insurance disputes on property damage claims to real estate work involving property owners and homeowner associations — including construction defect claims, collections, and commercial litigation.

Role Description

• The firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its Commercial & Real Estate Litigation team. This on-site position is based in Minneapolis, MN. Day-to-day responsibilities include handling complex commercial and real estate litigation matters, conducting legal research, drafting motions and pleadings, providing legal advice to clients, engaging in negotiations, and participating in court hearings and trials as necessary. The associate will work collaboratively with the legal team to achieve favorable outcomes for clients while maintaining efficiency and professionalism.

What we’re looking for

• We want an attorney who is energetic, takes pride in doing good work, and wants to be part of the firm for the long term. For us, personality matters more than experience. Above all, we want someone who is eager to dig in and become a real part of the firm and who wants long term success.
• The ideal candidate has a minimum of two to three years of experience. Direct experience in these practice areas is not required — what matters is a genuine desire to learn them.

Qualifications

• Litigation experience with a focus on insurance disputes and real estate preferred
• Proficiency in conducting in-depth Legal Research
• Skilled in Negotiation and dispute resolution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active membership in the Minnesota Bar
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Total compensation is expected to range from $100,000 to $190,000 per year, based on the number of years practicing, experience in litigation, and hours billed. However, compensation may vary dependent upon an applicants portable book of business or files originated to the Firm, and may exceed this estimate.
• Base compensation for this position is between $100,000 and $150,000 per year, and is determined based on years practicing, with additional compensation provided for:

Hours Billed Each Year

Originated Files

Working Attorney Receipts (depending on compensation formula)

Bonuses are also provided based on overall firm and employee performance.

• 401(k) with a 3% match
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Other compensation and employee benefits and information about the position are available upon request.