Weekly Announcements

OCBA

• Our next Bar meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, via Zoom.  Agenda items include:
  • A discussion of LAOC's funding request for 2021 in the amount of $12,000; and
  • A presentation from Naquita Niles, Program Manager for Olmsted County's new Diversity, Equity, and Outreach Program.
• We are seeking volunteers to serve on our Scholarship Committee for 2020-21.
  • Committee members review applications and assist in choosing scholarship recipients.
  • Time commitment is nominal.
  • If interested, please email Danielle DiFiore: danielle@carlandersonlaw.com

 
Olmsted County District Court

• Chief Justice Gildea issued a new order on Thursday, January 21, regarding COVID restrictions on district court proceedings.  The highlights are as follows:
  • No new in-person criminal jury trials before March 15 unless an exception is granted by the district's chief judge because:
    • Speedy trial has been demanded,
    • Defendant is in custody, and
    • Case involves either a felony crime or non-felony person crime.
  • No new in-person civil jury trials before March 15 unless an exception is granted by the district's chief judge with consultation and permission of the Chief Justice.
• Additionally, the Olmsted County Bench has decided that all hearings, other than those meeting criteria for an exception, will be held remotely until March 31. 

 
Grinde & Dicke Law Firm, P.A.

• Grinde & Dicke is looking for the right lawyer to join their practice. This individual enjoys collaborating with others and concentrating in areas of law including family, criminal and civil law, and exploring other areas of interest. The right lawyer is interested in courtroom and ADR work and intends to remain in the SE MN region on a long-term basis. Experience or judicial clerkship, preferred. Competitive salary depending on experience. Benefits include 401K profit sharing, health insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, supplemental insurance and annual performance bonus. If you enjoy working in a collegial and flexible atmosphere please send a cover letter, resume and references to tami@grindelaw.com.  
• Grinde & Dicke also has a full-time paralegal position available. Candidates with family law experience are encouraged to apply. Excellent research, writing and computer skills are required. Benefits include 401K profit sharing, health insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, paid holidays, PTO, and annual performance bonus. If you enjoy working in a collegial and flexible atmosphere please send a cover letter, resume and references to tami@grindelaw.com.   

 
Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues?  Please email olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com before 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday.  Announcements will be shared here and linked to the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

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