Attorney

Closing Date: 12th October, 2026

Description:

Description:
Hennepin County's Adult Representation Services (ARS) department is seeking an Attorney with demonstrated experience representing clients in immigration matters and an interest in practicing in one of the following areas: housing, parents in child protection and child support contempt, guardianship, and civil commitment. Please note specific practice area experience and interest in your cover letter.

ARS provides high-quality, equitable representation to clients experiencing poverty in certain civil matters where appointment of counsel is necessary to protect a fundamental right. Our holistic legal team includes attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and social service experts.

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit the employee referral program page. (https://www.hennepin.us/jobs/employee-referral-program)

Location and hours:
This position will be onsite in downtown Minneapolis at the Health Services Building located at 525 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About the position type:

• This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
• This position is internally classified as an Attorney.
• Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hennepin/classspecs/48876?keywords=attorney&pagetype=classSpecifications) to view the job classification specification for Attorney.

Note: Please attach a cover letter with your application materials.

In this position, you will:

• Handle complex immigration cases before federal agencies and courts.
• Litigate complex cases in state court, negotiate and facilitate complex case resolutions.
• Interview clients and prospective witnesses or direct the investigations and interviews conducted by investigative staff.
• Coordinate resources for clients and families or direct the coordination of resources with legal support staff.
• Conduct or direct legal research which includes preparing or overseeing the drafting of briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and other legal papers; retaining electronic case records and files; and allocating resources to effectively manage a caseload consistent with office and divisional objectives.
• Mentor less-experienced staff in managing complex litigation.
• Participate in community-based outreach events.

Need to have:
Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and two or more years of experience as an attorney.

Nice to Have:
Experience:

• Representing clients in immigration matters.
• Representing clients in court appointed cases.
• Practicing Public Law or in one of our practice areas.
• Knowledge of:
• Immigration statutes, regulations, established precedents, and legal reference sources.
• 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.
• Effective litigation skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; persuasive public speaking ability.
• Ability to:
• Independently handle cases of varying complexity
• Effectively use an electronic case management system.

About the department:
The Adult Representative Services department is part of the Law, Safety and Justice line of business in county administration. The division make-up of employees includes a director, principal attorneys, senior attorneys, attorneys, paralegals, legal services specialists, case management assistants, Information Technology, as well as office and administrative support staff. Our vision is to ensure equal access to justice and achieve equitable outcomes for our clients. More information about ARS can be found on our website: www.hennepin.gov/Adult-Representation-Services

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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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 elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill future full-time permanent and limited duration 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 criminal background check.

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