About the Organization

The Upper Midwest Law Center, founded in 2019 by Dr. Douglas P. Seaton, is a freedom-fighting litigation firm that advances justice by resisting government overreach, suppression of individual rights, and union corruption, among other causes critical for the liberty of all Americans. With a high win rate, committed donor base, and successful partnerships with national center-right organizations, UMLC has flourished in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Read more about us at: https://www.umlc.org/

About the Role

UMLC is seeking to hire one to two full-time attorneys! Successful candidates ideally possess 3+ years of complex civil litigation experience and the ability to manage a sophisticated and fast-moving docket, and will report directly to the Managing Attorney. The organization places a premium on a positive attitude and high energy.

While UMLC’s preference is for candidates based in Minnetonka, MN, the organization is open to considering highly experienced candidates located anywhere in the United States who can work virtually. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Litigate federal and state cases in court
  • Undertake depositions, hearings, and trials
  • Conduct legal and factual research
  • Provide case input and evaluation
  • Develop cases
  • Conduct investigations
  • Prepare court pleadings and amicus briefs
  • Interact with clients, co-counsel, community, and media
  • Outreach to other liberty-minded law groups to partner and co-venture cases
  • Help manage case docket and evaluate impact

Qualifications

  • J.D., preferably from a Top 20 law school
  • Preferences given to candidates with federal clerkship experience
  • 3+ years of complex civil litigation experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing Upper Midwest Law Center’s mission of protecting individual rights and enforcing limits on government power through litigation
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize and handle multiple tasks
  • Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and actively contribute to a culture of innovation and initiative
  • Deep understanding of and commitment to the organization’s mission and litigation approach

To Apply

To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter including:
    • An introductory paragraph detailing your interest in the position and UMLC’s mission, an explanation of why you would be the best candidate, evidence of relevant past success, and your salary requirements
  • Resume
  • Writing sample consisting of original work

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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