Attorney
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Salary
$116,699.98 - $175,049.97 Annually
Job Number
26ARS341TF050
Closing Date
10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Adult Representation Services (ARS) department is seeking an Attorney with demonstrated experience representing clients in immigration matters and an interest in practicing in one of the following areas: housing, parents in child protection and child support contempt, guardianship, and civil commitment. Please note specific practice area experience and interest in your cover letter.
ARS provides high-quality, equitable representation to clients experiencing poverty in certain civil matters where appointment of counsel is necessary to protect a fundamental right. Our holistic legal team includes attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and social service experts.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page.
Location and hours:
This position will be onsite in downtown Minneapolis at the Health Services Building located at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Attorney.
Click here to view the job classification specification for Attorney.
Note: Please attach a cover letter with your application materials.
In this position, you will:
• Handle complex immigration cases before federal agencies and courts.
• Litigate complex cases in state court, negotiate and facilitate complex case resolutions.
• Interview clients and prospective witnesses or direct the investigations and interviews conducted by investigative staff.
• Coordinate resources for clients and families or direct the coordination of resources with legal support staff.
• Conduct or direct legal research which includes preparing or overseeing the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers; retaining electronic case records and files; and allocating resources to effectively manage a caseload consistent with office and divisional objectives.
• Mentor less-experienced staff in managing complex litigation.
• Participate in community-based outreach events.
Need to have:
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and two or more years of experience as an attorney.
Nice to have:
• Experience:
o Representing clients in immigration matters.
o Representing clients in court appointed cases.
o Practicing Public Law or in one of our practice areas.
• Knowledge of:
o Immigration statutes, regulations, established precedents, and legal reference sources.
o Local laws and ordinances, established precedents, and legal reference sources.
o The principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation.
o Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
o Pleading and practicing effective presentation of court cases.
• Effective litigation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; persuasive public speaking ability.
• Ability to:
o Independently handle cases of varying complexity
o Effectively use an electronic case management system.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
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