Associate Attorney

Nichols Kaster PLLP•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Nichols Kaster is adding an associate attorney to its team to litigate class actions involving employee benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). This role is for individuals looking to get involved in high-stakes litigation that advances social and economic justice. The position will focus on representing people, not corporations or the government. Team collaboration and strategizing is a fun and critical aspect of associate positions at the firm. We seek creative, motivated, and socially conscious attorneys who want to use the law to fight injustice and make change. Associates take an active role in managing their own cases, writing, responding to, and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and participating in trials. You will have the opportunity to get involved right away. Unlike other firms, our associates are on the front lines of active litigation and will find the practice both challenging and rewarding. The position will also assist in generating new cases. This work will include drafting complaints, client interaction, and other tasks around the originating and filing new cases.

Requirements

J.D. degree
Admission to the MN bar, or eligibility for admission within six months of hire
Superior analytical skills
Excellent research and writing skills
Excellent oral communication and advocacy skills
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities, work independently, and meet strict deadlines under pressure
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and diligent, with a commitment to Plaintiffs’ side litigation

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a litigator preferred

Responsibilities

Litigate complex class action cases in federal and state courts on behalf of everyday people against corporations and the government
Conduct legal research and write legal memoranda
Draft pleadings and briefs, argue motions in court
Maintain client relationships
Take and defend depositions
Work with experts in diverse fields including finance, economics, behavioral sciences, etc.
Develop new cases and conduct pre-suit investigations
Develop relationships with other attorneys in the Plaintiffs’ bar
Work closely with and supervise paralegals, assistants, interns, and clerks
Travel as required for litigation and conferences