Litigation Associate: Own Complex Cases & Depositions

Orionplacement; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced attorney to own litigation matters from strategy through resolution. This on-site role offers exposure to depositions, motions, hearings, discovery, and case strategy in both state and federal court.

Candidates must be admitted to the Minnesota bar with 1+ year of meaningful litigation experience and the ability to take depositions, draft and argue motions, and independently manage a litigation file.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota bar license required.
• 1+ year of meaningful litigation experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to take depositions.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions.
• Experience practicing in state and/or federal court.
• Ability to independently manage a litigation file and associated deadlines.
• Excellent legal writing, research, communication, and analytical skills.
• Strong professional judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• More senior attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Attorneys coming from in-house or solo practice environments may be considered when their litigation experience strongly aligns with the role.
• Defense litigation, government or public entity matters, employment litigation, land use litigation, appellate work, or judicial clerkship experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files and take ownership of matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Research, draft, and argue substantive motions in Minnesota state and federal courts.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Develop case strategy and manage discovery, deadlines, client communications, and case preparation.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, motions, mediations, appellate matters, and trials.
• Work directly with clients and provide clear, practical advice throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff while independently driving assigned matters forward.
• Travel periodically to courts, client locations, depositions, and other proceedings throughout Minnesota.

Job description

Confidential Employer in Minneapolis, MN is seeking an experienced attorney to own litigation matters from strategy through resolution. This on-site role offers exposure to depositions, motions, hearings, discovery, and case strategy in both state and federal court.

Candidates must be admitted to the Minnesota bar with 1+ year of meaningful litigation experience and the ability to take depositions, draft and argue motions, and independently manage a litigation file.