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Litigation Attorney - Open Until Filled

City of St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/20/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/20/2025

About the Position



The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is accepting applications for multiple attorney positions in its Civil Litigation Division. The pay range will be dependent on qualifications.


  • Associate Attorney Salary Level:
    $51.00 - $58.03 Hourly; $106,080.00 - $120,702.40 Annually
  • Attorney Salary Level: $54.11 - $66.80 Hourly; $112,548.80 - $138,944.00 Annually (To be considered at the Attorney level, candidates must have at least 3 years of directly related experience.)
  • Senior Attorney Level: $63.43 - $79.48 Hourly; $131,934.40 - $165,318.40 Annually (To be considered at the Senior Attorney level, candidates must have at least 7 years of directly related experience.)
Attorneys in these positions perform a wide variety of routine to complex professional legal work at the full performance level in the City of Saint Paul City Attorney's Office to include representing the City and City employees in civil litigation, and providing general legal services to various City departments, divisions, offices, authorities, boards, commissions and committees; and related duties as required.

Here’s what you can expect to do:
These positions will involve litigation of a wide range of civil actions including civil rights, land use, contracts, labor and employment law, and various tort claims. The successful candidates must:
  • Conduct legal analysis of standard and complex civil actions initiated against the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials.
  • Develop sustainable litigation strategies for a variety of pending and threatened civil actions.
  • Represent the City of Saint Paul, city employees and elected officials through all phases of civil litigation in state and federal district and appellate courts.
  • Prepare matters for trial, including motions, witness preparation, and discovery.
  • Appear in court remotely and in person.
  • Prepare post-hearing legal memorandum and appellate briefs.
  • Manage dynamic case load.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul 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.

Position Requirements

Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota.

Excellent legal research and writing skills

Strong analytical and trial strategy skills.

Preferred candidates will have civil litigation experience and be admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.


How to Apply

  • Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
  • Upload or submit the following required documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
    • Statement of Interest
    • Resume
    • Writing Sample
    • 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 call 1-855-524-5627.

Learn more about our Hiring Process

Unclassified Posting: This is an UNCLASSIFIED position and is therefore not governed by City Civil Service Rules.

Selection Process: Applicants 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 which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Chrissy Hauge at 651-266-6512
Email: christine.hauge@stpaul.gov

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal 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.


The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:

City Paid Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Vacation/Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Life Insurance
  • Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
  • Dental
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Disability Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit General Benefits.

Salary : $106,080 - $120,702

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