The Minnesota Lavender Bar Foundation

Seeking People Interested in Serving on the Minnesota Lavender Bar Foundation's Board of Directors.

The Minnesota Lavender Bar Foundation, the philanthropic sister organization to the MLBA, is looking to fill several vacant seats on its Board of Directors.  We are particularly seeking individuals with community contacts and those with the skill and desire to help shape the scope and mission of the organization.  Please submit a letter of interest and a current resume or CV to kjustolmstead@yahoo.com by end of business September 6, 2007.

National Lavender Law organizers want YOUR input!

Are you attending National Lavender Law conference in Chicago September 6-8? If so, during this year's conference, the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association will be hosting a lunch to gather your thoughts and ideas about the organization and its programs. NLGLA hopes to use your feedback as it creates a new strategic plan. We hope Minnesota will be well represented in this process!

MLBA members are encouraged to sign up at the conference registration tables in Chicago to take part in this lunch, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 8 from 12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Also, please let us know if you will be taking part, so that we can connect with you during the conference. Send your name to MLBA’s delegate to the NLGLA board, Jenny Ryan, jennyryan@gmail.com, or call her at (651) 216-0157.

If you are not registered to attend the conference, it isn't too late! Go to http://www.mnlavbar.org/UpcomingEvts.htm for more information.

Employment Opportunities

The City of Minneapolis is hiring entry level Assistant City Attorneys

POSITION INFORMATION:
Under general supervision of a Deputy City Attorney, the Assistant City Attorney I performs professional legal work of ordinary difficulty and complexity. Provides the City of Minneapolis, and its various departments, boards, and commissions, with professional legal services relating to civil legal matters, including advice concerning investigation and development of cases, broad policy level guidance, and representation. Prepares and tries misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases. 

REQUIREMENTS:
To apply for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Education and License: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school AND* licensed to practice law in Minnesota at the time of hire.
Experience: No legal experience required.

More information is available at the City’s web site: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/jobs

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED:
Dates: Monday, August 20, 2007 through Friday, September 14, 2007

Contact:
City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department
Phone: 612-673-2282
Email Address: Shannon.fletcher@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

Staff attorney/volunteer attorney coordinator

Legal Assistance of Dakota County is seeking a full time attorney to provide free client representation in family law and coordinate volunteer attorney case placement. Commitment to serving the legal needs of low income people, communities of color, immigrant/ refugee communities required. Licensed to practice law in Minnesota or eligible for reciprocity. Spanish speaking preferred. Salary and benefits similar to other civil legal services programs. Employer paid health insurance for employee. Send resume to: Katie Trotzky, Executive Director, Legal Assistance of Dakota County, Ltd., 15025 Glazier Ave., Suite 201, Apple Valley, MN 55124. LADC is an equal opportunity employer.

Development Officer

William Mitchell College of Law is an independent private law school located in St Paul.  For more than 100 years, the law school has been committed to making legal education of the highest quality available to diverse, talented, and goal-oriented individuals.

The Development Officer will be responsible for building strong donor relationships and engagement in all aspects of a major/planned gifts program from prospect identification through cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. The individual will cultivate and solicit major ($25,000 and greater) and planned gifts for the college.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (master’s or J.D. preferred); comprehensive development background and 3-5 years’ experience in public relations, sales, or related field; excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; thorough knowledge of development principles; proven track record of closing major or planned gifts; working knowledge of planned giving investments; and ability to inspire confidence among donor prospects. Understanding of campaign fundraising is preferred. Ability to travel and work some evenings and occasional weekends will be necessary.

To apply please send cover letter and resume, including salary requirements, by mail to Human Resources, William Mitchell College of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105; by fax to (651) 290-8645; or by e-mail to hr@wmitchell.edu. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.  AA/EOE.