Civil Municipal Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Stillwater (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vacation and sick time

Inclusive work environment with growth

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is assisting in the recruitment of a Civil Municipal Attorney for a law firm in Stillwater, MN. The attorney will focus on civil municipal duties for Minnesota communities and provide guidance to city leaders on ethics, ordinances, contracts, land use, taxes, and finance.

Qualified candidates must be admitted to the Minnesota bar, possess strong collaboration and communication skills, and demonstrate excellent organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Minnesota and in good standing.
• High collaboration with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Emotionally positive, resilient, and adaptable.
• Focused, reliable, and results-oriented.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with multi-tasking and follow-up skills.
• Experience in research, communication, and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Advise city leaders on ethics, personnel, ordinances, contracts, land use, taxes, and finance.
• Stay informed on changes to state and federal laws impacting the city.
• Inform elected officials and city staff about legislative developments.
• Draft city ordinances and contracts.
• Review contracts and memoranda to protect the city's legal interests.
• Attend city council and city staff meetings, including night meetings.
• Respond to clients promptly via phone, email, or in person.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Drafting

Legal research

Education

JD

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Municipal Attorney in Stillwater, MN to primarily handle civil municipal duties on behalf of Minnesota communities.

Duties

• Advise city leaders on ethics, personnel, ordinances, contracts, land use, taxes, and finance.
• Stay informed on changes to state and federal laws impacting the city.
• Inform elected officials and city staff about legislative developments.
• Draft city ordinances and contracts.
• Review contracts and memoranda to protect the city's legal interests.
• Attend city council and city staff meetings, including night meetings.
• Respond to clients promptly via phone, email, or in person.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Minnesota and in good standing.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Emotionally positive, resilient, and adaptable.
• Focused, reliable, and results-oriented.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Self-starter with multi-tasking and follow-up skills.
• Experience in research, communication, and problem-solving.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and drafting.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment with growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick time.