Staff AttorneySenior Staff Attorney

The Public Health Law Center a dynamic public interest affiliate of Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul Minnesota is seeking to hire several full-time staff attorneys or senior staff attorneys who have a passion for public health and who share our commitment to continued learning on issues related to racial and social justice including the social determinants of health implicit bias and systemic oppression. The positions are with our Climate Justice program focused on providing legal technical assistance on climate-justice issues to advocates community groups local and Tribal governments and our newly formed Public Health Infrastructure team focused primarily on assisting government public health institutions to share data with each other to drive community health improvement.

The prospective employees must have experience working with federal Tribal state or municipal laws and policies; good legal research and writing skills; strong communications skills including demonstrated ability to explain complex issues or ideas using language appropriate to audiences of specialists or non-specialists; commitment to advancing health equity; and admission to a state or Tribal bar. Candidates must also be able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and external partners of many backgrounds and disciplines.

Prerequisite :

To be eligible for this position applicants must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and an active license to practice law in any state or Tribe within the United States. The applicants licensure must be in good standing with the applicable licensing authority. The applicant should have a minimum of one year of relevant work experience.

Preference will be given to candidates who have relevant experience in one or more of the following areas : public health law administrative law environmental law civil rights law Tribal law federal Indian law community planning (including land use policies) constitutional law data sharing and data use agreements (including privacy laws and laws governing data usage and sharing by governmental entities) municipal law poverty law.

Knowledge / Skill / Ability :

• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity.
• Excellent legal research analysis and writing skills.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and external partners with diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including a demonstrated ability to explain complex legal issues or ideas using language appropriate for diverse audiences of specialists or non-specialists.
• Excellent public speaking / presentation skills including the ability to articulate the mission and purpose of our work to funders and other audiences.
• Experience in developing written legal and policy educational materials for a wide range of audiences and educational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with diverse populations and social identities and with those most affected by systemic health problems.

Please note that to be considered for a Senior Staff Attorney position the candidate must : have at least five years of relevant legal work experience; have a demonstrated ability to work with substantial independence in furtherance of the Centers mission; be able to provide mentorship and support to less experienced colleagues; and successfully initiate project development work. For both the Staff Attorney and Senior Staff Attorney compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Other Information :

Occasional travel is required.

POSITION INFORMATION

Advertised Date : TBD

Application Close : Open Until Filled

Desired Start Date :

January 2 2026 or sooner

Position Title :

Staff Attorney / Senior Staff Attorney

Department Name :

Public Health Law Center

Work Location : Remote

Employment Type : Staff

DOL Status : Full-Time

Work Shift :

Monday - Friday; 8 : 00AM - 4 : 30PM (varies)

Travel Required : 10 - 25%

Pay Type : Salaried

Salary Range : $68750 - $110000

(commensurate with education and experience)

HOW TO APPLY

For best consideration please submit applications on or before Monday November 10 2025. To be considered for this position please submit the following application documentation :

ABOUT US

The Center one of Americas preeminent centers of expertise in public health law strives to advance health equity through the power of law and policy. The Center supports its partners in transforming their environments through policies to reduce or eliminate commercial tobacco strengthen public health systems advance climate justice and promote healthy food and physical activity. To learn more about the Public Health Law Center click here.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law was formed in 2015 by the combination of William Mitchell College of Law and Hamline University School of Law. This extraordinary union brought together two law schools that have shaped Minnesotas legal landscape for more than a combined 155 years creating the top law school in the Midwest for students seeking a rigorous practical and problem-solving approach to legal education. Mitchell Hamline School of Law provides a legal education grounded in legal theory and distinguished by exceptional practical legal training. A forward-thinking independent law school with a history dating back more than 100 years we have continually shaped legal education to be relevant to our students their future clients and the legal profession. We are committed to making legal education accessible and offer an unmatched number of enrollment options. Our students graduate prepared to put their degree into practice or use their legal training in the profession of their choice.

To learn more information about Mitchell Hamline School of Law visit our website by clicking here.

OUR COMMITMENT

At Mitchell Hamline School of Law we believe that inclusion in all its forms benefits the classroom the institution and the legal profession. Mitchell Hamline is a respectful community that embraces differences and an environment that encourages supports and welcomes inclusion. We recognize the importance of creating a culture that supports and welcomes all members who choose our school to work or learn. Each student (past present and future) and employees unique cultural background life experiences perspectives and viewpoints are considered and valued. Mitchell Hamline strives to provide an excellent educational and employment experience by practicing inclusivity as we work educate and learn with one another.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Our benefits program is designed to provide you flexibility and security in selecting coverage that best meets your needs. The School offers high-quality benefits that provide you and your family the protection and assurance you need right now and for your future. We continually work to balance many competing considerations while staying true to the following benefit philosophies :

All benefits are effective on the employees first day of the month following employment. The benefit program includes :

For more information regarding the Schools benefits package contact Human Resources at .

Mitchell Hamline School of Law does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factor.

Notice of Nondiscrimination re : Title IX Sex Discrimination

Mitchell Hamline School of Law prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions about sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination and information about reporting concerns is located on our website ( Experience :

Staff IC

Key Skills

Clerical,Diploma,Foreclosure Paralegal,Flight Operations,Construction Equipment

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 68750 - 110000