Labor Relations and HR Attorney

The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is accepting applications for a full-time, senior assistant city attorney position in its Civil Division. Duties will primarily include civil transactional and regulatory work and may also include litigation or other work as assigned with a primary focus on Labor Relations and Human Resources.

• Attorney Salary Level: $54.92 - $67.80 Hourly; $114,233.60 - $141,024.00 Annually (To be considered at the Attorney level, candidates must have at least 3 years of directly related experience.)
• Senior Attorney Level: $64.38 - $80.67 Hourly; $133,910.40 - $167,793.60 Annually (To be considered at the Senior Attorney level, candidates must have at least 7 years of directly related experience.)

The Saint Paul City Attorney's Office is a premier public law office of 90-plus legal professionals and support staff practicing in all areas of municipal law including criminal prosecution, civil litigation, municipal governance, contract and procurement, code and licensing enforcement, planning and zoning and real estate and economic development.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Provides legal advice to the Department of Human Resources and Labor Relations on various employment law areas including employment related discrimination charges.
• Advises the RiverCentre Convention and Visitor’s Authority on employment matters.
• Provides general legal services and expert legal advice to the City Council, the Mayor’s Office.
• Drafts ordinances, resolutions, rules and policies.
• Prepares legal opinions or memoranda.
• Advises on Federal, State and City compliance requirements.
• Plans, organizes, mentors, and leads the work of other employees in varying positions within the Civil Division as requested by the City Attorney, Deputy City Attorney, or Supervising Attorney.

Information Specific to this Position: 

This position performs wide-ranging, expert level, highly-complex professional legal work in the Civil Division. The worksite for this position is at the St. 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 not a remote position.

Candidates for this position will have at least a Juris Doctorate Degree and a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota and at least five years of experience practicing law as an Attorney at the intermediate to senior level with the City of Saint Paul or equivalent.

Continued employment is contingent upon maintaining a license to practice law from the Supreme Court of the State of Minnesota.

Qualified candidates must have strong writing and communication skills, a demonstrated ability to maintain consistent professionalism, and a license to practice law in Minnesota.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. 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.

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.