Business Litigation Associate Attorney (3+ years experience)

Messerli & Kramer•Minneapolis, MN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Messerli Kramer, a Top 20 Minnesota law firm, is seeking an experienced Attorney for its fast-paced Business Litigation Department. The firm has a strong reputation for providing sound, reasoned, and comprehensive legal services, focusing on building lasting client relationships and finding pragmatic solutions. The department handles a variety of business litigation matters for diverse clients.

Requirements

Exceptional legal research, writing, and critical thinking ability.
High academic achievement.
Excellent verbal and written advocacy at motion hearings and trial.
Capacity to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
Prior experience with motion practice, discovery disputes and trial preparation.
Prior experience settling challenging disputes with contract negotiations or interpretations.
Strong negotiation and persuasive skills with confidence in the courtroom.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong critical thinking ability.
High academic achievement.
Strong verbal and written advocacy.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Highly professional with a strong customer service orientation, commitment to meeting deadlines, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Strong professional, independent thinking skills with strength in problem solving and the ability to offer constructive opinions and creative solutions.
A team player who motivates and educates other team members.
4 year College Degree.
3+ years of prior litigation experience.
Must be licensed in MN.
Other states helpful.

Responsibilities

Represent individuals or organizations in court cases and other legal proceedings such as arbitrations, mediations and other law proceedings.
Travel to represent and be comfortable presenting cases in front of judges and juries.
Conduct exceptional legal research and writing.
Handle all legal disputes that occur in business context for the business litigation practice area.
Prepare information for court, interview witnesses and review documents and closing deals outside of courtrooms.
Prepare, attend and advocate at motion hearings and trials.
Strive for wanting to achieve high volume billing up to 1800 hours annually.
Attend client and community events for business development opportunities.
Focus on growing business litigation practice.
Support designated clients in timely and professional manner.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
HSA & FSA Accounts
Employer Contribution to HSA if enrolled in High Deductible Health Insurance plan
401K, with 4% company contribution (after completion of 1 year of service)
Paid time off
Paid leave
Paid company holidays
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Marketing & Business Development budget
Bar license and CLE reimbursements
Cell phone reimbursement
Gym reimbursement