Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (Legal Aid) is seeking a staff attorney for its Willmar office.  Law school graduates who have taken the Minnesota Bar Examination will be considered. 

BACKGROUND:  Legal Aid’s Willmar office is an eight-person law office providing civil representation to low-income people in ten Western Minnesota rural counties.  The office receives funding from a variety of public and private sources and enjoys strong support from the organized bar.  Willmar is a city of 20,000 located 90 miles west of Minneapolis/St. Paul.  There is a community college, community theater, and easy access to lakes and state parks in or close to the community. Willmar is a diverse and welcoming community.  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/14/opinion/trump-willmar-minnesota.html

RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Staff Attorney will provide representation to low-income people on a wide range of poverty law issues, including family law, housing, and public benefits.  Representation of low‑income individuals can include service work, complex litigation, outreach, and community education as appropriate to client and office needs.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  Concern for the needs and rights of low-income people is required.  This position requires the ability to work positively within a small law office, supporting co‑workers while focusing on high-quality service to clients.  Second language ability is helpful.  Attorney applicants must be licensed or have taken the August 2019 bar examination.  Attorneys admitted in states other than Minnesota can get temporary pre-exam admission.  Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences are a plus.  Proficiency using Microsoft Windows and Office required.

SALARY:  $50,016-$53,232 DOE.  Salary based on Legal Aid salary schedule.  Benefits include vacation, sick leave, family medical, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance.

APPLICATIONS:  Applications accepted until the position is filled.  Starting date will be negotiated based upon bar admission and office needs.  Cover letter and resume should be submitted online at: www.mylegalaid.org/jobs.

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