Part-Time Lead Attorney, Pension & Retirement Rights

Metropolitan Area Agency On Aging Inc

Minneapolis (MN)

Hybrid

USD 40,000 - 46,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary of $39,520 - $45,760 per year

Retirement benefits with a 5% salary

Flexible hybrid work environment

Job summary

Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) seeks an experienced attorney to serve as Director and Lead Attorney for the Upper Midwest Pension and Retirement Rights Program. This part-time role (20 hours/week) combines direct client advocacy, legal strategy, and program management to help older adults secure retirement benefits.

The role includes supervising staff, managing budgets, developing outreach, and building partnerships with legal aid providers and law schools.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree required.
License to practice law in Minnesota.
Knowledge of ERISA, the SECURE 2.0 Act, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Ability to analyze, interpret, and explain complex pension and retirement benefit issues.
Ability to supervise and support staff attorneys, law clerks, interns, and volunteers.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with Legal Aid providers, law schools, social service organizations, affiliated attorneys, and members of the private bar.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex matters involving multiple variables.
Commitment to serving older adults, retirees, and individuals seeking access to justice.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel and advocacy related to pension, retirement, survivor, and former spouse benefits.
Manage all aspects of the Upper Midwest Pension and Retirement Rights Program, including budget oversight and operational leadership.
Develop and implement strategic outreach initiatives to increase program visibility and expand services to eligible clients.
Build and maintain relationships with attorneys, legal aid organizations, law schools, retirement specialists, and other community partners.
Supervise staff attorneys, interns, and volunteers while fostering a collaborative and client-centered culture.
Conduct client intake, analyze legal issues, and evaluate cases for merit and program eligibility.
Prepare administrative claims, appeals, and legal correspondence involving retirement and pension disputes.
Negotiate settlements and represent client interests in benefit claim and recoupment matters.
Prepare reports and program updates for funders and key stakeholders.
Connect clients with appropriate external resources when legal matters fall outside program scope.