### Job Duties Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid has an opening for a Staff Attorney at the Minnesota Disability Law Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will provide special education legal services through legal advocacy, negotiation, mediation, litigation, and handling of administrative and court cases. They will: interview clients, review records, conduct legal research, and represent clients in administrative hearings and state and federal judicial proceedings. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for clients. Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases. Conduct trainings, outreach, and community education. Monitor facilities that serve people with disabilities. Utilize organizational technology to track case progress and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay current with legal trends and organizational practices. ### Minimum Education Required Juris Doctor (JD) degree. ### Minimum Experience Required -Valid Attorney License, issued by the Minnesota Supreme Court, allowing applicant to practice law in the State of Minnesota -One year of professional experience, which must include (1) Work with disability rights or discrimination related litigation; (2) Representation of clients on issues related to special education law (IDEA and/or 504); and (3) Independent case analysis; -Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). -Strong written and oral advocacy skills ### Shift First (Day) ### Number of Openings 1 ### Public Transportation Accessible No ### Physical Required No ### Drug Test Required No ### Compensation $84,822.00 - $100,487.00 / Annually ### Postal Code 56301 ### Place of Work On-site ### Requisition ID 5997 ### Job Type Full Time ### Job Benefits Benefits include medical and life insurance, 401(k), disability, professional development, and PTO. ### Application Instructions Qualified applicants apply online by going to https://mylegalaid.org/employment, or by sending resumes and cover letters to Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.