Associate Attorney - Litigation

Rinke Noonan Attorneys at Law; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Rinke Noonan is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department in Saint Cloud, Minnesota. The position prioritizes client-focused, detail-oriented attorneys with collaboration in a long-term career path within a strong firm culture.

Initially, you will support experienced litigators across business, construction, real estate, evictions, employment law, and banking matters, with opportunities to manage files and engage directly with clients as you grow.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to, or eligibility for, Minnesota State Bar.
• Ability to independently manage legal matters commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced attorneys across a wide variety of practice areas including business, construction, real estate, evictions, employment law, and banking/creditor remedies.
• Have immediate contact with clients and progressively manage some own files as experience grows.
• Support the Litigation Department with research, drafting, and advocacy to advance matters.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal research

Drafting

Communication

Team collaboration

Client service

Education

J.D. (Juris Doctor)

Minnesota Bar admission or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Rinke Noonan is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Litigation Department. This is a professional position for an attorney who is motivated, client-focused, detail-oriented, and interested in developing a long-term career in a collaborative law firm environment.

In this position, you will primarily assist experienced attorneys at the firm in a wide variety of practice areas.This may include work in business litigation, construction litigation, real estate, evictions, employment law/litigation and banking/creditor remedies.Successful attorneys are given opportunities to have immediate contact with clients.Over time and as your experience allows, there will be opportunity and responsibility for managing some of your own files.In exchange for your hard work, you can expect an intellectually stimulating and collegial work environment, excellent training, and if you desire, partnership opportunities.You will also have support from administrative staff including, Legal Secretaries, Legal Technicians, and Paralegals.This position is primarily for work in-person at our office in St. Cloud.Opportunities for remote work may be available depending on circumstance and experience level.

As experience and skills develop, there will be opportunities to assume greater responsibility for managing cases and client relationships.

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who brings:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal reasoning skills;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong legal research, drafting, and advocacy abilities;
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail;
• Dependability and a strong work ethic;
• The ability to manage multiple matters and priorities effectively;
• A client-service mindset and ability to work collaboratively with a team;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted client relationships;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other legal and business technology tools; and
• An interest in professional growth and long-term career development.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school;
• Admission to, or eligibility for admission to, the Minnesota State Bar; and
• Ability to independently manage legal matters commensurate with experience level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in litigation, dispute resolution, employment law, business law, construction law, real estate litigation, or related practice areas;
• Prior law firm, judicial clerkship, or comparable legal experience; or
• Courtroom, deposition, or trial-preparation experience.

Recent graduates, judicial law clerks, and experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply. Compensation and level of responsibility may be adjusted based on experience.

Professional Development and Advancement

We view this position as an important part of our professional team and are committed to supporting attorney development.

Associate Attorneys work directly with experienced litigators on a wide variety of sophisticated legal matters while receiving mentorship, professional guidance, and opportunities to develop litigation-specific expertise.

As skills, experience, and client relationships develop, there are opportunities to assume greater responsibility, expand client leadership roles, and advance within the firm, including potential partnership opportunities.

Quality of Life

Enjoy a lifestyle that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in larger metropolitan areas. We believe exceptional legal careers don't have to be built in downtown skyscrapers. In St. Cloud, Minnesota, you'll have the opportunity to practice sophisticated employment law, develop meaningful client relationships, pursue long-term career growth, and enjoy a quality of life that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally. Spend more time building an impactful career and less time sitting in traffic.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary range: $105,000 to $133,000, depending on experience, qualifications, admission status, and placement within the firm's associate tier structure. The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws.

Rinke Noonan offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for employee-only coverage;
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA);
• Employer-paid life insurance;
• Employer-paid long-term disability insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Profit Sharing Plan;
• 401(k) Retirement Plan;
• Paid CLEs, licensing fees, memberships, and professional dues; and

About Rinke Noonan

For more than 50 years, Rinke Noonan has served individuals, families, businesses, schools, municipalities, and organizations throughout Central Minnesota. We combine the resources and expertise of a full-service law firm with a collaborative, team-oriented working environment.

Our Litigation Department represents clients in a wide variety of civil matters including business litigation, construction litigation, real estate disputes, evictions, employment law and employment litigation, and banking and creditor remedies. Attorneys in the department work closely with clients to develop practical solutions, resolve complex disputes, and advocate effectively in court and alternative dispute-resolution settings.

All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.