Staff Attorney

Mylegalaid; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family medical and dental insurance

403(b) with employer match

FSA

Generous paid time off

4.5-day workweek

Job summary

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid in Minneapolis seeks a full-time Immigration Staff Attorney to provide full representation in removal proceedings, adjustment of status, citizenship applications, and VAWA-based cases. The ILP serves immigrant communities across Minnesota with client-centered advocacy and high-quality legal work.

This position offers a hybrid work environment and a salary of $80,000 to $87,273 per year, with benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law or have taken the July 2026 bar exam.
• Commitment to serving low-income/vulnerable clients.
• At least two years of immigration law experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide full representation to individuals in immigration court in both detained and non-detained cases.
• Prepare and submit pleadings, motions, and appropriate applications for relief from removal.
• Prepare clients, witnesses, and experts for individual hearings; submit appeals when appropriate.
• Provide full representation to individuals in affirmative immigration cases: prepare applications to USCIS and maintain client contact.
• Advise clients on options to apply for immigration benefits and assess criminal records for immigration consequences.
• Conduct outreach to Know Your Rights presentations and legal clinics to provide advice.
• Assist ILP in grant proposals, reports, and data maintenance.
• Maintain a caseload with court and benefits cases, analyzing each case and resolving issues timely.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Spanish or Somali language

Case management software

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Staff Attorney# Staff AttorneyHot JobMinneapolis, MN 55403End Date 10/26/2026## OverviewSalary Range$80,000.00 - $87,273.00 Salary/yearJob ShiftAnyCategoryLegal## Description**IMMIGRATION STAFF ATTORNEY****Position Type:** Regular Full-Time Exempt**Location:** MinneapolisMid-Minnesota Legal Assistance (MMLA) is seeking a full-time staff attorney for its Minneapolis office as part of the Immigration Law Project (ILP). The ILP provides legal representation to clients in a full range of immigration contexts, including removal work, adjustment of status, applications for citizenship, and VAWA-based cases (U and T visas).Join a collaborative team dedicated to advancing access to justice for immigrant communities across Minnesota. We are seeking a compassionate, client-centered attorney who is committed to high-quality legal representation and community impact.This position allows for a hybrid work environment and will start as soon as possible after an offer is extended. As an equal opportunity employer, MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace.**Why MMLA?*** We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!* Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change our lives together.* Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.* Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and it is critical that we incorporate these values into all aspects of our work. We recognize the particular and highly detrimental impact of racism — and of Minnesota’s racial disparities — on MMLA’s clients and staff. We, therefore, devote special attention to issues of racial justice.**RESPONSIBILITIES**:* Apply the principles of MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.* Provide full representation to individuals in immigration court in both detained and non-detained cases, including:* Preparing and submitting written pleadings, motions, and appropriate applications for relief from removal;* Preparing clients, witnesses, and experts for individual hearings,* Submitting appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals when appropriate* Provide full representation to individuals in affirmative immigration cases, including:* Preparing and submitting applications to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service;* Maintaining contact with clients throughout representation;* Provide legal advice to clients regarding options to apply for an immigration benefit;* Assess criminal records and advise clients on immigration consequences;* Prepare clients for interviews and submit appeals when appropriate* Conduct outreach to community members and organizations within our service area regarding Know Your Rights presentations, available legal services, and other immigration-related topics.* Attend legal clinics, as needed, to provide advice and brief services* Assist ILP in grant proposals, reports, and data maintenance* Maintain a caseload with both court cases and benefits cases, analyzing each case and resolving legal issues in a timely manner* Maintain compliance with Legal Aid’s legal work protocols, grant requirements, and ethical obligations**QUALIFICATIONS**:**Required Qualifications:*** Must be licensed to practice law or have taken the July 2026 bar exam.* Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients* Demonstrated interest and ability to represent clients with complicated and traumatic histories* Proficiency using Microsoft Office**Preferred Qualifications:*** Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences* Language proficiency in Spanish or Somali, or other relevant language to the MN immigrant community* At least two years of immigration law experience.* Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.* Legal training, knowledge of community resources, and experience with case management software* Ability to collaborate with others while also working independently* Efficient, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task demanding workload while balancing multiple priorities.**Compensation Information:*** $80,000 to $87,273 per year depending on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off. We operate on a 4.5-day workweek, ending at noon on Fridays.* Salary is based on relevant prior experience and aligned with our organizational salary matrix.* For client-facing roles (e.g., attorneys, legal assistants, intake staff), fluency in a relevant non-English language or ASL may count as one additional year of experience. Fluency must be certified at Intermediate High or above, with sufficient oral and written skills to perform all job duties without an interpreter. Assessment is conducted by an external testing service.**Application Submission:*** Interested candidates should submit their resume, references and cover letter at https://mylegalaid.org/employment by 10/26/2026.If the above link directed you to our Career Page and you do not see the correct posting, we have paused or ended the application submission window.If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at [e-mail] direct all other inquiries to [e-mail].