Staff Attorney 2

Associate General Counsel

The position will be part of the General Counsel’s Office team. Assist with the Department’s prevailing wage activities and requirements.
Assist with the Department’s data practices activities including privacy and security incident analysis.
Conduct legal research, writing, and analysis and provide legal advice to the Department.
Provide the Department with legal expertise to support the Department's compliance with state and federal laws.
Assist with coordinating the Department’s litigation and collaborating with other staff concerning implementation of legal policies and best practices.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office. This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
  Experiences must include conducting legal research, writing and analysis, and providing legal advice to senior management and/or executives.
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements.
• Experience in one (1) or more areas of laws related to the position: the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; government grants/contracts/acquisitions; civil litigation; and/or closely related field as determined by the hiring agency.

Responsibilities

Aid in the Department’s prevailing wage activities and requirements.
Support the Department’s data practices activities including privacy and security incident analysis.
Carry out legal research, writing, and analysis and offer legal advice to the Department.
Offer legal expertise to support the Department's compliance with state and federal laws.
Coordinate the Department’s litigation and collaborate with other staff concerning implementation of legal policies and best practices.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Must have conducted legal research, writing, and analysis, and provided legal advice to senior management and/or executives.
Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements.
Must have experience in one (1) or more areas of laws related to the position: the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; government grants/contracts/acquisitions; civil litigation; and/or closely related field as determined by the hiring agency.

Benefits

• One of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• 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.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance.
• Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.
• Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.