Attorney, Senior (Internal Adult Representation...

Closing Date: 17th November, 2025

Description:

Description:
The Adult Representation Services (ARS) department is seeking to hire a Senior Attorney to provide supervision to attorneys and represent clients in our mental health civil commitment practice area. ARS provides high-quality, holistic representation to clients experiencing poverty in certain civil matters where appointment of counsel is necessary to protect a fundamental right or to further the county's mission of reducing disparities and promoting the stability of residents.

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. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

About the position type:

• This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County's Adult Representation Services department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.
• This position is internally classified as an Attorney, Senior.
• Click here to view the job classification specification.

In this position, you will:

• Train and supervise professional legal staff.
• Allocate resources and establish policies, procedures, and priorities within the division consistent with unit and divisional objectives.
• Schedule staff, monitor caseloads, and assure equitable distribution of work.
• Participate in hiring, training, and other human resources functions.
• Advocate for policy changes with external agencies such as the court and other stakeholders.
• Interpret and communicate leadership objectives to staff in work division.
• Assure adherence to unit policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission and values of Hennepin County and encourage staff to do the same.

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

Nice to Have:

• Strong litigation skills.
• Experience representing clients on court appointed cases.
• Experience in public law.

Knowledge of:

• 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.

Communication, interpersonal skills, and persuasive public speaking skills.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate employee competencies.
• Independently try cases.
• Utilize computers and other technology to manage your work.

About the department:
The Adult Representation Services department is part of the Law, Safety and Justice line of business in county administration. The department make-up of employees includes a director, principal attorneys, senior attorneys, attorneys, paralegals, legal services specialists, case management assistants, parent mentors, 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.us/ARS.

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. (http://bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility)

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future 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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