Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76832

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) .

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/17/2024

• Closing Date : 06/06/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS Confidential

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Gen Cnsl Ofc DCT

• Work Shift : Day

• Work Hours : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5%

• Salary Range: $40.49 - $60.05 / hourly; $84,543 - $125,384 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel’s Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Senior Associate General Counsel! This position will provide legal expertise to the Department of Human Services (DHS) supporting DCT, with a focus on employment law, labor law, and affirmative action/equal opportunity. This position will have a high level of freedom to act with the authority to speak on matters related to their position. This position will also be providing legal advice on employment investigations, discipline, arbitrations, grievances, dispute resolution process as allowed within the respective collective bargaining plan, and collective bargaining process matters.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide DCT with legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas affecting DCT to support DCT’s compliance with all state and federal laws.

• Assist the Deputy General Counsel with coordinating the DCT’s litigation.

• Collaborate with other DCT staff concerning implementation of DHS and DCT legal policies and best practices.

• Conduct complex legal and policy research producing written products for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.

AND

Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.

AND

Five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the area of employment law, labor law, and/or affirmative action/equal opportunity. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.

• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters.

• Experience in multiple areas of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a CEO and an executive board.

• Experience representing clients in civil litigation.

• Experience working with the Attorney General’s Office and/or State government agencies.

• Experience advising senior leadership.

• Knowledge of and experience handling issues related to state and federal privacy laws relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience with representing employers with a unionized workforce.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.