Managing Attorney

About the role

The Office of Appellate Counsel and Training (OACT) seeks to hire a Staff Attorney Supervisor/Managing Appellate Attorney. This position exists to help develop, implement, and monitor the agency's appellate representation program and to ensure its compliance with applicable laws.

This is a Statutory Unclassified position which means that the incumbent serves at the will of the OACT's Head Appellate Counsel for an unlimited period of time. A bilingual language differential is available to eligible individuals.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney workflow and assign cases based on priorities and workloads
• Provide and oversee other attorneys' provision of legal analysis
• Recommend effective processes and practice standards for the appellate representation program
• Work in collaboration with the Training Director to provide professional development opportunities for parent attorneys statewide

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD)
• Current license in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota
• Three (3) years of experience representing clients as a practicing attorney in juvenile/family matters or appeals proceedings
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
• Demonstrated leadership experience (can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program such as ELI or SLI, or comparable leadership program)

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience representing parents in juvenile protection appeals
• Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on program objectives
• Experience working in Minnesota state government or another government environment with legislative, policy, or public-facing responsibilities
• Knowledge, experience, and thorough understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), and the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA)

Physical Requirements

This is a sedentary position. Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and laptops or accounting boxes. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services including chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care