Attorney – Workers Compensation

Full Job Description

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is seeking a talented workers’ compensation attorney to join our Civil Division.

This position will represent Workers' Compensation Claims Administration, County departments, and Hennepin Healthcare Services, Inc., on workers' compensation matters, including providing legal advice and representation in litigation.

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is the largest public law office in the state. Qualified candidates from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center 300 south 6th street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.

About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as an Attorney.
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Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.

In this position, you will:

• Advise the Workers' Compensation Claims Administration and various county departments in workers' compensation matters.
• Represent the Workers' Compensation Claims Administration and various county departments in litigation before the Workers' Compensation Court, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, the Minnesota Supreme Court, and the State District Court.
• Research, investigate, and analyze workers' compensation cases.
• Prepare pleadings, necessary documents, and reports for Workers' Compensation Court proceedings.
• Confer with workers' compensation adjusters, attorneys, and other county employees and interested parties.
• Participate as a member of a team of lawyers who practice in the areas of workers’ compensation, employment, and labor law.

Need to have:

• Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and two years of experience as an attorney.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Advising parties, particularly employers, in workers' compensation matters.
  • Handling workers' compensation cases in litigation before the Workers' Compensation Court.
  • Preparing pleadings and necessary documents and reports for workers' compensation proceedings.
• Knowledge of:
  • Workers' compensation laws and practices.
  • Civil practice, established precedents, and legal reference sources in the workers' compensation area.
  • Principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation.
  • Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
  • Pleading and practice of effective presentation of court cases.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with a persuasive public speaking style.
• Ability to:
  • Demonstrate good analytical and research skills.
  • Establish effective working relationships and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
  • Multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
  • Analyze and apply legal principles to specific situations and issues.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem solving.

The Hennepin County Attorney serves as the civil counsel for all Hennepin County departments and programs and as the chief prosecutor of all adult felony and juvenile crimes in Hennepin County.

We prosecute crimes with fairness and integrity. We advocate for victims of crime by seeking meaningful accountability and supporting healing.

We use preventive and restorative approaches to address the complex root causes of crime and violence. We engage with partners to pursue system accountability.

And we provide proactive and innovative legal services in the areas of mental health, child support, child protection, and civil legal representation for Hennepin County to advance the County’s efforts to reduce disparities and enhance the quality of life of our community.

The Civil Division of the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office serves as in-house counsel to all County departments, Hennepin Healthcare Systems, Inc., and other government agencies affiliated with the County. The Labor & Employment Team of the Civil Division represents these clients in regard to labor and employment issues, including workers’ compensation. We are committed to ensuring excellence, effectiveness, and integrity in all of our legal representation, working with our clients to build a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

About Hennepin County:Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota.

Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities.

All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations.

This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.

If you have any questions, please contact: Talent Acquisition divisionHennepin County Human Resources departmentSubmit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855