• Job Description

  Req#: 4175989
  The Adult Representation Services (ARS) department is seeking a Senior Attorney to represent clients in a variety of civil proceedings such as representation of parents in child protection cases, tenants in evictions proceedings, non-custodial parents in child support contempt proceedings, respondents, or persons subject to guardianship in guardianship and conservatorship cases, and representation of individuals facing civil commitment. The Adult Representation Services department provides high-quality, holistic representation to clients experiencing poverty in certain civil matters where appointment of counsel is necessary to protect a fundamental right or to further the county’s mission of reducing disparities and promoting the stability of residents.
  
  
  Location and hours:
  This position will be onsite at the Human Services Building at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ba sed on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
  
  About this position type:
  This is a full-time, benefit earning position . You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Adult Representation Services department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.
  
  This position is internally classified as an Attorney, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.
  
  In this position, you will:
  • Train and supervise professional legal staff.
  • Allocate resources and establish policies, procedures, and priorities within the division consistent with unit and divisional objectives.
  • Schedule staff, monitor caseloads, and assure equitable distribution of work.
  • Participate in hiring, training, and other human resources functions.
  • Advocate for policy changes with external agencies such as the court and other stakeholders.
  • Interpret and communicate leadership objectives to staff in work division.
  • Assure adherence to unit policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrate commitment to the mission and values of Hennepin County and encourage staff to do the same.
  Need to have:
  • Admission to the Bar of the state of Minnesota.
  • Four or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, two of which must have been in the field of public law.
  Nice to have:
  • Strong litigation skills.
  • Experience representing clients on court appointed cases.
  • Experience in public law.
  • Knowledge of:
    • Local laws and ordinances, established precedents, and legal reference sources.
    • The principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation.
    • Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
    • Pleading and practicing effective presentation of court cases.
  • Communication, interpersonal skills, and persuasive public speaking ability.
  • Ability to:
    • Demonstrate employee competencies.
    • Independently try cases.
    • Utilize computers and other technologies to manage your work.
    
    About the department:
    The Adult Representative Services department reports directly to the Law, Safety and Justice line of business in county administration. The division make-up of employees includes include a director, principal attorneys, senior attorneys, attorneys, paralegals, legal services specialists, case management assistants as well as office and administrative support staff.
    
    About Hennepin County:
    Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
    
    Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (log in as Guest).
    
    Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
    
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    This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
    
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    Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
    
    If you have any questions, please contact:
    Marita Nguyen
    marita.nguyen@hennepin.us
    
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  26667 Hennepin County is a county in the US state of Minnesota.

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