Blethen Berens believes its most significant assets are comprised of the quality, integrity and character of the people it employs, both as attorneys and support staff.

Blethen Berens coordinates its attorney recruitment efforts and conducts interviews during the fall of each year with interested students at a variety of schools in the Midwest. We also recruit students attending law schools outside of the Midwest as well as judicial clerks and attorneys in other cities who express an interest in practicing law in the Greater Mankato and New Ulm regions. Current employment postings may be found below.

Current Career Openings

Receptionist

Blethen Berens, a full-service law firm, is currently hiring for a Receptionist in our New Ulm, MN office. The Receptionist is a key member of our team being the first impression of our firm to all clients. The ideal candidate must maintain a high degree of professionalism, have excellent communication skills, be highly organized, reliable, and have a commitment to providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment.

As first point of contact the ideal candidate must be able to take initiative, communicate and coordinate within a team environment. Job responsiblities include the following:

  • Answer and route incoming calls. Take and deliver messages when necessary.
  • Ensure all clients feel welcome to our firm by greeting and helping them upon arrival.
  • Schedule appointments for legal staff and attorneys.
  • Maintain a professional, clean, friendly, and comfortable lobby.
  • Manage conference room schedules and reserve as necessary.
  • Process conflict checks for new files.
  • Open electronic and hard copy files.
  • Pick up and deliver daily mail at the local post office.
  • Route all incoming mail appropriately within the firm.
  • Prepare all outgoing mail and packages.
  • Process client payments and prepare receipts.
  • Assist Legal Assistants as needed with preparation of real estate documents, tract searches and title opinions.
  • Ability to work Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with regular attendance.
  • Follow all office policies and procedures as defined in the firm handbook.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills:

  • Administrative experience preferred, but not required.
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft products.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communications.
  • Excellent problem-solving ability.
  • Effective and positive inter-personal communications with clients, attorneys, and non-attorney staff.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to learn and work within a team-based environment.

All applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Lisa Jasperson, Director of Office Administration, at ljasperson@blethenberens.com.

Transactional Attorney

Blethen Berens, a mid-sized, full-service law firm, is seeking a transactional attorney for our New Ulm office. Our transactional attorneys represent clients in a wide range of business and personal matters throughout southern Minnesota. At Blethen Berens our attorneys have the opportunity to collaborate with other experienced attorneys and staff within our firm to best serve our clients.

This opportunity is ideal for a new graduate or an experienced attorney. Using our established mentorship program, new graduates will receive mentorship from our partners as well as access to other resources to help them succeed. At Blethen Berens, new graduates also get the opportunity to manage their own caseload and clients. Other relevant criteria for qualified candidates are the ability to counsel clients, build relationships, business development, possess a strong commitment to legal excellence, have a strong academic and/or professional background, and have the ability and desire to work efficiently within the firm’s team-based approach to confidently serve our clients.

Our New Ulm office has a firm foundation in the New Ulm community which we take pride in. New Ulm is in the heart of one of Minnesota’s fastest growing regions. The region offers a low cost of living, a sense of community, strong focus on health and wellness with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, an abundant of opportunities to become connected, and a growing music and art scene. Southern Minnesota offers the best of small town living with access to everything you need and more, and a short drive to get a bustling fix if desired.

A full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Profit Sharing, and professional and business development opportunities. Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus bonus potential.

Blethen Berens provides unparalleled legal services to meet a full range of business and individual needs. Smart, experienced, and responsive, we serve clients throughout Minnesota with dedication, energy and a track record of success. Based in Mankato and New Ulm, we invest in our community and are committed to supporting the region’s health and vibrancy. Apply to join a firm that values relationships, work-life balance, and has a consistent focus on celebrating accomplishments and a positive workplace culture.

All applicants should send a resume, law school transcript, writing sample and cover letter to Lisa Jasperson, Director of Office Administration, at ljasperson@blethenberens.com.

Commercial and Business Law Attorney

 

Blethen Berens, a mid-sized, full-service law firm, is seeking an attorney with at least five years of business and commercial law experience.  This position will be located in our Mankato office. Our business and commercial law attorneys represent small to mid-market businesses in a wide variety of industries across Minnesota.

Qualified candidates must have significant experience not only in business and commercial law, but in counseling clients, relationship building and business development, will have a strong commitment to legal excellence, and will possess the ability and desire to work efficiently within the firm’s team based approach to confidently serve our clients.

Blethen Berens provides unparalleled legal services to meet a full range of business and individual needs. Smart, experienced and responsive, we serve clients throughout Minnesota with dedication, energy and a track record of success. Based in Mankato and New Ulm, we invest in our community and are committed to supporting the region’s health and vibrancy. 

All applicants should send a resume and cover letter to Lisa Jasperson, Director of Office Administration, at ljasperson@blethenberens.com.   

Applying to Blethen Berens Law Firm

Please mail your resumé and cover letter to:

Blethen Berens
Attn: Director of Office Administration
100 Warren Street, Suite 400
Mankato, MN 56001

Or via E-mail to:
ljasperson@blethenberens.com
Subject: Job Application