Do you want to help people find a better future? We are a family and criminal law firm that is on track for aggressive growth. We want to be known for helping clients come out of an extremely emotional process, feeling as though they are a better person, in a better position, and that they had a team behind them that really cared and fought for them. We are growing fast, and we need a family law attorney who can hit the ground running.We need an attorney with experience in family law. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work 40 hours per week. There will be a base salary DOQ and an opportunity for bonus compensation.We offer competitive pay for the area and:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance401k401k MatchingWe look forward to reviewing your application. Email your resume and cover letter in PDF format to . The subject line of the email should be your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for in lowercase, followed by one word that you would use to describe yourself in all caps. [For example SMITH attorney AWESOME].'Prepare a cover letter with no more than TWO paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph explain what you believe are the 3 most important qualities needed in someone who works with criminal law clients and why you believe they are the most important qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence, please write, "I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions."APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH THIS SYSTEM AND THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Responsibilities:Appear in family courtSupervise paralegals, law clerks, and administrative personnelDetermine a course of action to meet client objectives after analysisReceptivity to high-pressure situationsAttendances at OFP and HRO hearingsBilingualism in Spanish an assetQualifications:Minnesota bar license for at least 2 yearsFamily law experience for at least 2 yearsProven experience with family law and court appearancesA good moral and professional reputationOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsAbility to think critically and solve complex legal problemsOrganizational and time-management skillsA self-starter with the capacity to work independentlyFlexible scheduling capabilityAttention to detailAbility to multi-taskSpanish language fluency is a plusAbout Company:We focus on family and criminal law.
