Attorney At Law

Overview The Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for a Civil Attorney position within its Civil Division. The pay range will be dependent on qualifications.
Associate Attorney Salary Level: $52.55 - $59.78; $Attorney Salary Level: $55.74 - $68.82; $Senior Attorney Level: $65.35 - $81.88; $Responsibilities Provide general legal services and expert legal advice to the City Council, the Mayor’s Office, various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees.
Staff meetings of the Saint Paul City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commissions and other boards and commissions of the City.
Draft ordinances, resolutions, rules and policies.
Prepare legal opinions or memoranda.
Draft and negotiate contracts, which may include real estate documents such as development agreements, easements, deeds, restrictive covenants, subordination agreements, leases, and loan and grant agreements.
Advise on Federal, State and City compliance requirements.
Represent the City of Saint Paul and its various departments, boards, and commissions in administrative cases and related matters.
Plan, organize, mentor, and lead the work of other employees in varying positions within the Civil Division as requested by the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, or Supervising Attorney.
Information Specific to this Position The worksite for this position is at the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office located in downtown Saint Paul. While some telework may be possible upon approval of the City Attorney, this position is not a remote position.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. Associate Attorney: Candidates for positions as an Associate Attorney will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and candidates must have at least two years of experience as an attorney in active public or private practice. Continued employment as an Associate Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
Attorney: Candidates for positions as an Attorney will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and candidates must have at least 3 years of directly related attorney experience. Continued employment as an Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
Senior Attorney Level: Candidates for positions as a Senior Attorney will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and candidates must have at least 7 years of directly related attorney experience. Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
Upload the following required documents via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached. Zip files and web links will not be accepted. 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 description of how to apply online. (For help with the online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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