Staff Attorney 1 or 2

Location: St. Paul
Telework: Yes – in office 3 days per week
Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position

About the role

The Staff Attorney will play a key role in creating and executing the legal and procedural framework for determining eligibility for expungement of criminal records. Responsibilities include conducting legal research and investigations, reviewing and analyzing eligible cases to support preparation of formal recommendations for review by the Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB). The attorney will assist and present recommendations regarding expungement and/or resentencing to the Board and may represent CEB at District Court hearings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal and procedural frameworks for cannabis expungement eligibility.
• Conduct legal research and investigations related to expungement cases.
• Review and analyze eligible cases to prepare formal recommendations for the CEB.
• Present recommendations on expungement and/or resentencing to the Board.
• Represent the CEB at District Court hearings regarding expungement or resentencing.

Requirements

Staff Attorney 1

• JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license or eligibility for licensure to practice law in Minnesota (must possess license prior to start date).
• One (1) year of experience in a legal setting, which may include internships, externships, clerkships, clinics, or volunteer activities.

Staff Attorney 2

• JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
• Three (3) years of experience as a criminal law attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in criminal or expungement law.
• Working knowledge of criminal history scores and felony sentencing.
• Experience working with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
• Courtroom experience.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.

Additional Requirements

Employment offers are conditioned upon successfully passing a background check, which may include criminal background, employment history/reference checks, and fingerprint-based records check.

Pay

• Staff Attorney 1: $35.30 - $52.35/hour ($73,706 - $109,306/year).
• Staff Attorney 2: $39.22 - $58.35/hour ($81,891 - $121,835/year).

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 providing retirement income (after 3 years of service).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services (e.g., chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care).

About Cannabis Expungement Board

The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) is an executive branch agency dedicated to reviewing cannabis felonies for expungement or resentencing. Learn more at the CEB website.