Overview
Law Student/Law Clerk Jobs in Minneapolis, MN at Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
Position Location: Durham Offices (Durham and Vance)
Mission and Vision: Legal Aid of North Carolina is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Legal Aid is an innovative, creative, progressive, and efficient civil legal service provider to the poor, working towards an inclusive justice system of equal access. All voices are valued, heard, and respected.
Position Summary: Legal Aid of North Carolina seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to work in the Durham and Vance Offices, which provides free legal assistance in civil matters to low-income clients in Caswell, Durham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Vance and Warren Counties. The selected applicant will be trained and practice in multiple areas of law, primarily family (particularly domestic violence-related issues) and housing in our rural counties within our satellite office located in Vance County. Opportunities to practice other areas of law will be afforded in public benefits, consumer, education and employment law. Durham main office is based in Durham County with a satellite office in Vance County. Our Durham and Vance Offices offer the opportunity to do meaningful legal work in historic cities and towns.
Job Description: The Staff Attorney will:
Provide direct legal services to clients in a variety of practice areas.
Interview clients and identify their legal problems.
Devise strategies for resolving client legal matters.
Represent clients in courtroom hearings.
Write and argue motions.
Draft pleadings and other legal papers.
Draft and engage in discovery.
Provide community education and outreach in impacted communities.
Represent Legal Aid in the community served by engaging with the legal community.
Have opportunities for participation and leadership in the North Carolina Bar Association and other local bar associations.
Qualifications: Candidates applying for this position should have the following qualifications:
A passion to serve low-income clients.
A commitment to the mission and values of Legal Aid of North Carolina.
A commitment to, appreciation for and understanding of organizational values around diversity, equity and inclusion.
A juris doctorate and a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
Good communication skills.
Strong writing skills
Prior legal services experience is a plus.
No pending North Carolina State Bar disciplinary proceedings.
Reliable transportation to and from courthouses and offices spanning a seven-county area.
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive salary range commensurate with the candidate’s competencies and experience from $50,500 to $95,500.
Employee medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums fully paid by employer
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contributions by employer (with no matching required)
All CLE fees, bar dues, license fees, malpractice insurance, and some voluntary legal association fees fully paid by employer.
Generous Leave Policy: paid leave accrues at 1.75 days per month (21 days per year, or 4+ weeks) for the first two years, and 2.5 days per month thereafter (30 days/6 weeks per year).
Additional paid time off: 16 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and other paid leave. Paid sabbatical in addition to other leave every seven years.
Why Join Legal Aid? Are you committed to the idea that all people deserve access to justice in our legal system? Do you want to use your talents to do deeply meaningful work, serve those experiencing poverty and work with a respected and impactful organization?
Legal Aid of North Carolina is theonly statewide legal services organization serving low-income people in all 100 counties. It is the third largest law firm in North Carolina, employing 250 lawyers, 525 staff and serving over 40,000 people each year. It has offices located in 23 counties throughout the state.
In addition to providing direct legal services, Legal Aid assists thousands of people every year in enrolling in health insurance coverage and provides other critical needs to those experiencing poverty.
Legal Aid lawyers and staff work closely with clients, devising strategies and pursuing legal remedies that help clients obtain successful outcomes. Many lawyers gain significant courtroom experience, trying cases, arguing motions and even pursuing appeals in North Carolina’s appellate court. Other lawyers, paralegals and staff handle transactional matters, for example by helping seniors with wills and other advanced directives. In whatever capacity you choose to join us, we can promise that Legal Aid delivers a life-changing experience, both for you and for your clients.
Legal Aid attorneys enjoy access to numerous legal research platforms and practice aids, training tools, active listservs, and free CLEs. Build your legal knowledge and share with attorneys across the state.
Are you the next Staff Attorney in our Durham and Vance Offices? To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, resume, references and any other materials that you wish to be considered to the Interim Managing Attorney of the Durham and Vance Offices, Joseph Chilton, at [email protected].
Legal Aid of North Carolina is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All are welcomed to apply. Selection will be based on relevant qualifications and will be made without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, genetic information, disability, marital status, familial status, service in the military or any other legally protected category. We thrive when we are diverse and inclusive therefore, we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organizational culture and hiring. We highly encourage candidates with lived experience, in the communities that we serve, to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,500.00 – $95,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Law Student/Law Clerk
Company: Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance
Location: Minneapolis, MN
