Senior Attorney needed for Minneapolis office

A law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney for their Minneapolis, MN, office.

Job Overview:

The Senior Attorney will communicate with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties verbally and in writing. They will produce high-quality deliverables, answer phone calls, reply to correspondence, and meet deadlines consistently. The candidate must foster positive work relationships, comply with firm policies, and engage in various activities, including digital/virtual conference calls and attending meetings. The role requires physical and sedentary activities, such as extended computer work. The ideal candidate will have 4 years of experience with civil litigation in state and federal courts, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, and experience conducting and defending depositions, managing a case docket, and appearing in court. Candidates with multi-district litigation experience are preferred; trial experience is a plus.

Duties:

• Communicate effectively with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and third parties.
• Produce high-quality deliverables and respond to correspondence promptly.
• Meet deadlines consistently and perform work duties as required.
• Foster positive work relationships.
• Comply with all firm policies and practices.
• Engage in physical and sedentary activities, including extended computer work and virtual meetings.
• Perform all other duties, tasks, or projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• 4 years of experience with civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience conducting and defending depositions.
• Experience managing a case docket.
• Experience appearing in court.
• Preferred: Experience with multi-district litigation.
• Trial experience is a plus.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in the state of Minnesota.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.

This Amlaw firm is best known for allowing its associates to find a balanced work load that best suites them. As a result, the company operates with an entrepreneurial culture, offers flexible face-time, and values diversity and a work space inclusive of everyone. This firm is also one that values pro-bono work?encouraging their associates to gain real-life experience and take charge of their own opportunities and success.