The Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications for a temporary and permanent Senior Attorney position within our Civil Litigation Division. These positions perform advanced, expert-level civil litigation work providing legal advice to the City Council, Mayor’s Office, City departments, boards, commissions, and committees. In addition to managing complex litigation, this role provides leadership within the division—planning, organizing, mentoring, and guiding the work of legal staff as directed by the City Attorney or Deputy City Attorney.
Here’s what you can expect to do: These positions involve litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, employment and various tort claims. Typical work includes:
- Conducting expert level analysis of complex civil actions initiated against the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials.
- Developing sustainable litigation strategies for a variety of pending and threatened civil actions.
- Drafting pleadings, discovery, appellate briefs and other litigation documents in a wide range of routine and complex civil cases.
- Analyzing litigation risk and advising City department directors and stakeholders regarding the impact of litigation on City policies, procedures and initiatives.
- Representing the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials through all phases of civil litigation in state and federal district and appellate courts.
- For more information and essential functions, see our Senior Attorney job description.
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 nota remote position.
Our Benefits:We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits,including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:The City of SaintPaul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and at least seven years of progressive experience to include four years of experience as an Attorney at the full performance level with the City of Saint Paul or equivalent.
Continued employment as a Senior Attorney is contingent upon maintaining a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota.
Preferred candidates will have at least five years of civil litigation experience.
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload the following required documents via the online application system. You will not be able to submit your application without these documents attached.Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- Resume and Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
- References
- A legible copy of your proof of license to practice law in the State of Minnesota (required at time of hire)
First time applying online?Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support?For help with the online application, please call1-855-524-5627.
Unclassified Posting:This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules. All who meet the criteria and requirements stated on the job posting will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process:You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512
E-mail:christine.hauge@stpaul.govEqual Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
