State of Minnesota · 16 hours ago
Appeals Court Attorney
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$54K/yr - $79K/yrThe State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion and is seeking a full-time Appeals Court Attorney for the Minnesota Tax Court. The role involves performing legal research, drafting opinions, and assisting tax court judges with case preparation and administrative tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performing professional legal research and other related clerical and administrative tasks in the preparation of memoranda, opinions and orders for tax court judges concerning the cases before them
Drafting legal opinions
Attending oral arguments and conferences
Reading transcripts and memoranda
Researching the law
Summarizing facts
Analyzing legal issues
Performing courtroom and scheduling duties as assigned
Operating technology during remote hearings
Maintaining confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school upon first day of employment
Demonstrated legal writing and research skills, including use of Westlaw
Demonstrated knowledge or experience with legal concepts and the meaning and significance of various types of legal documents, such as contracts
Demonstrated experience drafting clear, concise, and accurate legal documents
Organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work on several projects simultaneously
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while representing the court in a respectable manner
Ability to operate technology allowing hearings or trials to be conducted remotely, when necessary
Preferred
Coursework and/or work experience in individual and business taxation
Knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer software applications, such as electronic mail and calendaring systems, Windows Operating System, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Adobe Acrobat
Trial experience (including clinical experience in a trial setting)
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
State of Minnesota
State of Minnesota provides information for residents, businesses, government, employment, education, and travel.
Founded in 1858
10001+ employees
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