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Staff Attorney

United States, Saint Paul · Job Posted April 16, 2026
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Job Description

This is an opportunity to do meaningful, mission-driven work while gaining hands-on experience in grievance arbitration, disciplinary proceedings, and collective bargaining in a unionized environment. The Staff Attorney will represent members in a wide range of labor and employment matters, with a strong emphasis on grievance handling, arbitration, and disciplinary defense. The role also includes advising union leadership and supporting contract negotiations and administration.

Job Responsibility

  • Represent members in grievance procedures, including arbitration and disciplinary hearings
  • Provide legal counsel on collective bargaining agreements, workplace policies, and employment disputes
  • Advise leadership, representatives, and stewards on labor and employment law matters
  • Support collective bargaining negotiations and contract administration
  • Handle disciplinary cases, including warnings, suspensions, demotions, and terminations
  • Ensure enforcement of “just cause” standards in workplace discipline
  • Conduct legal research and draft briefs, memoranda, and related legal documents
  • Assist with training efforts related to employee rights and grievance procedures

Requirements

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in Minnesota
  • 2–5+ years of labor and employment law experience (union-side experience preferred
  • a mix of private practice and public sector experience is welcome)
  • Experience with grievance arbitration, collective bargaining, and administrative hearings strongly preferred
  • Strong litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication abilities
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated commitment to advancing workers’ rights and fair labor practices

Nice to have

  • Union-side experience
  • A mix of private practice and public sector experience

What we offer

  • Pension plan with a 12% employer contribution
  • Employer-provided vehicle for business use, with all reasonable expenses covered (fuel, insurance, maintenance, and repairs)
  • Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Paid holidays

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