Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation *Open Until Filled*

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Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Saint Paul, MN

Job Type: Unclassified

Job Number: 24-UNCL-00444

Department: City Attorney

Opening Date: 03/13/2024

About the Position

The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is accepting applications for multiple senior attorney positions in its Civil Litigation Division. The pay range for a senior attorney is $131,927.00 - $165,328.07 and will be dependent on qualifications.

Positions in this class perform a wide variety of very complex professional legal work at the full performance level in the City of Saint Paul City Attorney's Office to include representing the City and City employees in civil litigation, and providing general legal services to various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees; and performs related duties as required.

Information Specific to these Positions:
These positions will involve litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, employment and various tort claims. The successful candidates must:

Conduct legal analysis of standard and complex civil actions initiated against the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials. Develop sustainable litigation strategies for a variety of pending and threatened civil actions. Represent the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials through all phases of civil litigation in state and federal district and appellate courts. The City of Saint Paul offers an package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.

Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental Information section of the

The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Position Requirements

Candidates for this position will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree, a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota, and at least seven years of experience practicing law. Preferred candidates will be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is contingent upon maintaining a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota.

Ideal candidates will have five years of civil litigation experience. Qualified candidates must have strong writing and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to maintain consistent professionalism.
How to Apply Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.) Statement of Interest Resume Writing Sample A legible copy of your proof of license to practice law in the State of Minnesota (required at time of hire) First time applying online? Read our
Learn more about our Hiring Process Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. All who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process.

Human Resources Contact Information: Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail:

To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply. For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.

Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.

The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits Health Insurance Vacation/Holidays Sick Leave Life Insurance Subsidized Metro Bus Pass Deferred Compensation Retirement Program Optional Benefits Dental Flexible Spending Accounts Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Long Term Care Insurance
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position. Yes

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Please describe your legal experience with municipal law.

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Please describe your legal experience with civil rights actions, personal injury litigation, land use and zoning regulations, governmental immunities and contract disputes.

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Please describe your experience briefing and arguing dispositive motions.

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Please describe your appellate practice experience.

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Please describe your trial experience.

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