Litigation Attorney Jobs in Minnesota

A Litigation Attorney, also known as a Trial Lawyer, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation process from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Their job involves extensive research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, and presenting cases in court. Litigation Attorneys play a critical role in the legal industry, as they not only represent individuals in disputes but also protect the legal rights of businesses and corporations.

Important skills for a Litigation Attorney include strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the capacity to handle large amounts of information. They should also be adaptable, as they need to devise the best strategic approach for each case. To become a Litigation Attorney, one must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must have passed the state bar examination. Prior to becoming a Litigation Attorney, an individual may have served roles as a Legal Intern, Junior Lawyer, or a Legal Associate, where they gain exposure to various aspects of the law and legal practice.

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(including auto accidents, premises liability, products liability, governmental liability, construction defect, and subrogation) matters involving claims for monetary damages or compensation for personal...

Litigation Associate - Minneapolis (2-4 yrs)

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 hours ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 hours ago

LATHROP GPM LLP Litigation Associate - Minneapolis (2-4 yrs) in Minneapolis , Minnesota Lathrop GPM is actively seeking an associate with 2-4 years of general litigation experience to join its nationally...

Litigation Associate Attorney - MN

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 2 days ago

Key Responsibilities: Represent major corporations and manufacturers in complex litigation matters, including products liability, commercial litigation, and class actions....

Litigation Associate Attorney (Native American Finance)

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 3 days ago

Litigation Associate Attorney (Native American Finance) Minneapolis, Minnesota | Direct (Permanent) Full Time | $ 180,000 - $ 300,000 per year March 10, 2025 | Job ID: L031020251-RMT_......

IP Litigation Associate - Minneapolis (1-3 yrs)

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 4 days ago

Lathrop GPM is seeking an associate to join our growing IP Litigation practice group in our Minneapolis office. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of patent litigation experience....

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 6 days ago

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a Texas-licensed litigation attorney....

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Product Liability and Class Action Junior Litigation Associate (Minneapolis)

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago

across several litigation practice areas (product liability, business litigation, and financial services litigation)....

Litigation Associate

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 7 days ago

We Know You You have at least 3-5 years of meaningful experience in civil litigation, class actions, general commercial litigation, and other complex litigation matters, including products liability...

Labor & Employment Litigation Attorney

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 10 days ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 10 days ago

Beacon Hill's client, a top Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a litigation attorney with experience in labor and employment in New Jersey....

Civil Litigation Attorney

  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Eden Prairie, MN
  • 24 days ago

Qualifications: 3-5+ years of experience practicing civil litigation Any civil litigation experience will be considered Ability to take and defend depositions JD from an accredited law school Licensed...

Business Litigation Associate

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago

My client is seeking a Business Litigation Attorney to join their expanding team....

Litigation Attorney

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 24 days ago

I'm seeking an experienced litigator for their Minneapolis office with at least 4 years of experience in business, civil, or complex commercial litigation....

Business Litigation Associate

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 29 days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 29 days ago

and e-discovery, motion practice, and brief writing....

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC Complex Commercial Litigation Associate in Minneapolis , Minnesota Beacon Hill Legal is assisting an Am Law firm in Minneapolis with growing their Commercial Litigation...

Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney

  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago
  • Minneapolis, MN
  • 30+ days ago

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail....

Demographic Data for Minnesota

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Salary for Litigation Attorney Jobs in Minnesota

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Litigation Attorneys in Minnesota offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
89.1%
Bachelor's Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Litigation Attorneys in Minnesota
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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