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Associate Attorney

Atticus Family Law, S. C.

Associate Attorney

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The mission of Atticus Family Law is to develop and maintain a law firm that serves the financial, social, and professional needs of its staff & owner by providing expert legal services that satisfy client's short- and long-term needs. This mission serves each employee’s fundamental needs for gainful employment, a healthy workplace, and the moral work of family law. Our core values include: • Welcoming a Service of Others , in that we approach our work with a sincere concern for others. We listen. We empathize. We foster hope. And we set out to earnestly help them with their goals. • Elementary Excellencies : We can’t do our work without the fundamentals. We have that responsibility. But because they are the fundamentals, we must do them excellently without excuses. • Honor is what no one can give us, and no one can take away. We are the front center in a part of our world where integrity is the difference between a future of good work or new non-law careers. We shall give no one basis to say we are not trustworthy. • Mastery & Determination to exceed expectations: We possess not just great experience or even expertise, but Mastery through our standards and our systems. We don’t meet expectations. We exceed expectations. • Ninja Law Office in that we are inquisitive, analytical, insightful, and practical. We have superpowers of anticipation. We are quick, resourceful, agile, and creative. We seek a shrewd understanding of the facts, people, and the law. It is being not just smart but also wise, and perhaps even crafty. Responsibilities: Our ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in family law and has knowledge of Minnesota procedures. The candidate also has strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. Duties include but are not limited to: • Drafting motions, affidavits, legal arguments, testimony, and trial briefs • Hearing preparation • Case consultation and strategizing with the client • Communicating with opposing parties, courts, and others • Performing case law research to identify and apply relevant judicial decisions, statutes, etc. • Investigating the facts of a case • Reviewing and monitoring new and updated laws and regulations • Crafting substantive correspondence • Editing and approving paralegal-crafted documents Qualifications: Requirements: • 2+ years’ experience in family law • Admitted to Minnesota Bar • Expresses sensitivity to others – can make clients feel comfortable sharing personal information relating to their cases • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy • Open-minded and willing to learn • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written • Can quickly adapt to changing deadlines • Ability to manage many cases at one time • Technologically savvy • Extensive use of Microsoft Office products The Attorney will work amongst the firm’s Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Wayzata, & Stillwater offices in addition to enjoying remote work from their home. To apply for this position, please submit a detailed resume as well as a cover letter telling us why you are searching for a new position, why you are the best candidate for this position, and a writing sample. Compensation: $108,200 yearly

    • Our ideal candidate has 2+ years’ experience in family law and has knowledge of Minnesota procedures. The candidate also has strong attention to detail and follow-up skills. Duties include but are not limited to: • Drafting motions, affidavits, legal arguments, testimony, and trial briefs • Hearing preparation • Case consultation and strategizing with the client • Communicating with opposing parties, courts, and others • Performing case law research to identify and apply relevant judicial decisions, statutes, etc. • Investigating the facts of a case • Reviewing and monitoring new and updated laws and regulations • Crafting substantive correspondence • Editing and approving paralegal-crafted documents