Associate Attorney - General Practice

BCG Attorney Search; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

401K retirement plan with employer 
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Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Minnesota seeks an Associate Attorney to practice in estates and trusts, family law, and criminal defense. The role involves drafting legal documents, researching, and managing client communications while collaborating with a dedicated legal team.

The successful candidate will handle diverse matters, maintain case deadlines, and support teammates through litigation stages from intake to resolution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and in good standing with the bar.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Good work ethic, attention to detail, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Handle and litigate estates, trusts, family law, and criminal defense claims from intake to resolution.
• Draft, serve, file, and argue motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct client interviews and provide legal counsel.
• Manage discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Track case deadlines to ensure timely progress and filings.
• Perform additional assignments to support the legal team.

Skills

Strong writing

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its office in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The successful candidate will engage in the practice of estates and trusts, family law, and criminal defense. This role involves drafting legal documents, conducting research, and managing client communications, while collaborating with a dedicated legal team.

Duties

• Handle and litigate estates, trusts, family law, and criminal defense claims from intake to resolution.
• Draft, serve, file, and argue motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Conduct client interviews and provide legal counsel.
• Manage discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, trial preparation, and trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Track case deadlines to ensure timely progress and filings.
• Perform additional assignments to support the legal team.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and in good standing with the bar.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Good work ethic, attention to detail, and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in relevant practice areas.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Background in customer service or client-facing roles.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Office, Outlook, and Excel).
• Self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and professionalism.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Office, Outlook, and Excel).

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Paid time off/vacation.
• 401K retirement plan with employer match once eligible.