Description
The Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for a Civil Attorney position within its Civil Division. The pay range will be dependent on qualifications.
Associate Attorney Salary Level: $52.55 - $59.78; $109,304 - $124,342.40 Annually
Attorney Salary Level: $55.74 - $68.82; $115,939.20 - $143,145.60 Annually
Senior Attorney Level: $65.35 - $81.88; $135,928 - $170,310.40 Annually</p>
This position will focus primarily on civil transactional and regulatory matters, with opportunities to handle litigation and other assignments as needed.
Information Specific to this Position: The worksite for this position is at the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office located in downtown Saint Paul. While some telework may be possible upon approval of the City Attorney, this position is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
Typical work includes:
- Provide general legal services and expert legal advice to the City Council, the Mayor’s Office, various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees.
- Staff meetings of the Saint Paul City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Planning Commissions and other boards and commissions of the City.
- Draft ordinances, resolutions, rules and policies.
- Prepare legal opinions or memoranda.
- Draft and negotiate contracts, which may include real estate documents such as development agreements, easements, deeds, restrictive covenants, subordination agreements, leases, and loan and grant agreements.
- Advise on Federal, State and City compliance requirements.
- Represent the City of Saint Paul and its various departments, boards, and commissions in administrative cases and related matters.
- Plan, organize, mentor, and lead the work of other employees in varying positions within the Civil Division as requested by the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, or Supervising Attorney.
Qualifications
Job classification and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Associate Attorney: Candidates for positions as an Associate Attorney will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and candidates must have at least two years of experience as an attorney in active public or private practice.
Continued employment as an Associate Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
Attorney: Candidates for positions as an Attorney will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and candidates must have at least 3 years of directly related attorney experience. Continued employment as an Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
Senior Attorney Level: Candidates for positions as an Attorney will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and candidates must have at least 7 years of directly related attorney experience.
Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is contingent upon maintaining such licensure.
City of Saint Paul
Saint Paul, Ramsey, Minnesota 55102
US
