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Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. · 2 months ago

Municipal Associate Attorney — Civil & Prosecution (Large MN City)

Apple Valley, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. provides comprehensive legal counsel to various municipalities. The role of Municipal Associate Attorney involves supporting civil advisory work and prosecution, blending courtroom responsibilities with advisory and drafting tasks.

ConsultingIntellectual PropertyLegalProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Advise staff, administrators, and councils on land use, planning & zoning, contracts, licensing, procurement, constitutional issues, and employment questions

Draft/review ordinances, resolutions, development agreements, RFPs/RFQs, and intergovernmental agreements

Counsel on Minnesota Open Meeting Law and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act compliance

Support assessment appeals, eminent domain, and other municipal litigation

Handle arraignments, pretrials, motions, and trials for misdemeanor/gross-misdemeanor and ordinance matters

Manage discovery, plea negotiations, victim/witness communications, and trial prep

Qualification

Municipal law experienceCourtroom experienceWritten advocacyLand use knowledgeMinnesota criminal procedureSolution-oriented counselingActive Minnesota bar licenseValid driver’s licenseCalm under pressure