Position: Civil Municipal Attorney
Eckberg Lammers, PC is seeking a Civil Municipal Attorney with strong experience working on behalf of Minnesota communities.
About Our Firm:
At Eckberg Lammers, we believe it all starts with our people. In this role, the municipal attorney will work within a firm environment that fosters collaboration where everyone is valued for their diverse talents and contributions. This mantra allows us to deliver the best results to our clients and colleagues alike, just as we have done for the last 75 years.
Our Firm’s mission is to build and strengthen communities. We are advocates in the law but also maintain a strong foothold in supporting community and charitable causes through advocacy, volunteerism, or offering legal education to individuals and local businesses. It is important to the sustainability of our firm that all attorneys and staff share the same values.
Core Values
Integrity, Professionalism, Knowledge, Drive
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Advise city leaders on matters related to ethics, personnel, ordinances, contracts, land use, taxes, and finance
• Stay informed on changes to local, state, and federal laws that impact the municipalities
• Draft city ordinances and contracts
• Review all contracts and memoranda to ensure that the city’s legal interests are not compromised
• Attend city council meetings - travel to and attend night meetings
• Attend city meetings – travel to and attend meetings with city staff as requested throughout the week
• Respond to clients in a timely manner- either via phone, email or in person respond within the same working day
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
• Facilitate real estate development and related document drafting
• Pursue or respond to litigation on behalf of a city, including advocacy in court
Skills, Abilities and Qualifications
• Must be admitted to practice law in Minnesota and in good standing.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in municipal representation or equivalent relevant experience is preferred.
• Ability to be highly collaborative and enjoy cross-practice-area camaraderie.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to foster existing and build new relationships.
• High level of personal confidence and professional competence.
• Emotionally positive, resilient, and mature; readily adapts to diverse situations.
• Highly focused, reliable, and results oriented.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Driven, focused self-starter with strong multi-tasking and follow-up skills.
• Wants to work in person or in a hybrid environment.
• Demonstrated experience in research, communication and problem-solving.
Eckberg Lammers offers an inclusive work environment with opportunity for growth and development in addition to competitive compensation and benefits offerings, including 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
Eckberg Lammers offers an inclusive work environment with opportunity for growth and development in addition to competitive compensation and benefits offerings, including 401(k), health insurance, life insurance, vacation and sick-time.