Justice North · 22 hours ago
Staff Attorney
Bemidji, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $110K/yrJustice North is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization providing free legal services to low-income individuals across northern Minnesota. The Staff Attorney will provide direct civil legal services to eligible clients in the north central region, managing a caseload that includes various poverty law matters and representing clients in legal proceedings.
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Responsibilities
Staff Attorneys manage an assigned caseload and provides high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients across a range of poverty law matters, including family law, orders for protection and harassment restraining orders, housing and eviction defense, consumer law, public benefits, elder law, and other civil legal issues consistent with Justice North’s priorities
Staff Attorneys represent clients in court, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings; conducts legal research; and applies legal analysis to support effective advocacy and client-centered outcomes
In addition to direct representation, Staff Attorneys participate in community legal education, outreach activities, and legal clinics, and collaborate with courts, community organizations, and other justice system partners
Staff Attorneys provide direction and appropriate task delegation to support staff as needed, comply with timekeeping requirements and all applicable federal regulations, and organizational policies, and demonstrate reliable and timely attendance
The position may also includes participation in special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor degree and be licensed to practice law in Minnesota, eligible for admission by motion or reciprocity, or willing to take the next scheduled Minnesota Bar Examination
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to serving clients with disabilities and low-income, vulnerable clients
Ability to holistically screen clients for multiple, intersecting legal issues
Strong oral and written advocacy skills
Sound professional judgment
Excellent communication skills
Effective time-management
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license
Reliable transportation
Be insurable with Justice North's carrier
Be willing to travel within the service area
Preferred
Experience in poverty law or related practice areas
Experience working in rural or geographically dispersed communities
Benefits
Health, dental, life, and disability insurance
A 403(b) retirement plan
Exceptionally generous paid time off
Paid federal holidays
Relocation assistance for candidates who choose to move to the region
Company
Justice North
Justice North is a nonprofit civil legal aid law firm dedicated to the principle that equal access to justice is a basic human right, regardless of background or circumstances.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Dori Rapaport
Executive Director
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