Civil Litigation Associate

Campbell Knutson, P.A.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

paid holidays

PTO

health insurance

life and disability insurance

401(K) Plan with employer match

profit-sharing

Job summary

Campbell Knutson, P.A. in Minnesota seeks a Civil Litigation Associate (1-5 years) to join our Litigation Practice Area, representing municipalities as defense counsel in land use, data practices, open meeting law, and 1983 litigation.

You will draft pleadings, handle discovery, and participate in all aspects of civil litigation, including preparing complaints, discovery motions, and trial preparation. Collaborative culture and mentorship are central to our firm.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of legal experience preferred within civil litigation.
• Prior governmental representation experience is useful but not required.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and manage discovery in civil litigation.
• Engage in all aspects of civil litigation for municipalities.
• Take a lead role in preparing complaints, discovery, and motion practice in code enforcement and related areas.

Job description

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (1-5 years experience)

Campbell Knutson, P.A., one of Minnesota’s leading municipal law firms, is seeking a litigation associate to start immediately. Our firm’s practice is dynamic and growing. We assist our client cities in responding to any legal needs, including labor and employment, contracts, real estate, zoning, ordinance drafting, civil litigation, and prosecution services.

The Civil Litigation Associate will support the work of our Litigation Practice Area representing municipalities as defense counsel in a variety of practice areas including land use, data practices, open meeting law, and Section 1983 litigation.

The Associate will provide draft pleadings and discovery and engage in all aspects of civil litigation. For our affirmative litigation on behalf of our clients, the Associate will take a primary role in preparing complaints, discovery, and motion practice in the areas of code enforcement and hazardous building litigation.

At Campbell Knutson, P.A., we place a high value on maintaining a positive, supportive, and collegial firm culture. Mentorship and professional development are priorities for our team, and junior attorneys receive meaningful guidance, feedback, and opportunities to grow. But that support goes beyond formal mentoring. We genuinely enjoy working together and have created an environment where colleagues support one another and share in each other’s success.

Campbell Knutson, P.A. has been providing civil representation and prosecution services to cities across the metro area since 1986, and we value our long history in working with Minnesota municipalities to build strong communities.

We also understand the importance, now, more than ever, to collaborate with our clients in building equitable and inclusive communities, which harness the vibrancy of the many varied cultures, communities, traditions, and backgrounds of Minnesotans. We are motivated to recruit and retain talented attorneys from diverse backgrounds.

Prior experience with governmental representation is useful, but not required. Prior legal experience of 2-5 years is preferred, but not required.

Salary is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities, and years of practice. The salary range is $100,000 to $130,000 depending upon experience.

Benefits include:

• paid holidays
• PTO
• health insurance
• life and disability insurance
• 401(K) Plan with employer match
• profit-sharing

The position is open until filled.