Staff Attorney

Job Duties

Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.

Focus on civil litigation in housing law to defend evictions, secure safe and healthy housing, and prevent housing discrimination in court and administrative settings.

Professionally maintain an active litigation caseload, including hearings and trials.

Additional duties may include complex litigation, policy advocacy, and community education.

Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Required

Preferred Qualifications:

Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences preferred.

Proficiency in a second language preferred, especially Arabic, Hmong, Oromo, Somali, or Spanish.

Legal training, knowledge of community resources, and experience with case management software.

Minimum Experience Required

Must be licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota.

Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the needs of low income and vulnerable clients.

Show a commitment to working as a team member to serve client needs.

Must demonstrate a desire to appear in court to litigate client rights.

Excellent analytical and written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$80,000.00 - $90,182.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55408

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

Hybrid

Requisition ID

57646

Job Benefits

$80,000 to $90,182, depending on experience, plus benefits. Benefits include family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.