Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel- Staff Attorney 3

Job Class: Staff Attorney 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/11/2024

• Closing Date : 05/02/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential

• Division/Unit : DHS-Payroll / OPR GCO Sr Assoc Gen Counsel

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Occasional- For meetings and events that require on-site attendance.

• 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

• Telework Eligible : Yes

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

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is primarily* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) with a need to occasionally travel to attend meetings in the office. This team is currently teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) *

As part of the General Counsel’s Office, the Senior Associate General Counsel provides legal advice, direction, and supervision to the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) executive team, management and staff regarding any and all pending, threatened, or potential civil, criminal and/or administrative legal actions. The individual in this position is responsible for providing independent legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas, applicable to the diverse activities of Direct Care and Treatment divisions, facilities and programs. Therefore, the individual requires the ability to understand and apply multiple areas of law on a daily basis.

Specifically, this individual serves as the primary legal counsel for MSOP and provides legal advice and direction on issues including, but not limited to, the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act; data privacy; protected health information; operations at DCT facilities; decisional capacity and due process relating to administration of treatment; criminal procedure; legal review of policies; management of litigation; consultation on and drafting of legislative proposals and Department rule making, and matters related to facility licensing. This position will also provide legal advice on employment and labor laws matters.

Minimum Qualifications

· J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.

· Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota.

· 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in civil commitment, healthcare, privacy or a related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

o Provision of legal advice interpreting rules, laws, court orders and other legal and/or regulatory materials;

o Knowledge of the legislative process and federal and state laws;

o Strong legal research and oral and written communication skills;

o Exceptional human relations skills and the ability to demonstrate effective problem analysis and problem-solving; and

o Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives.

Preferred Qualifications

· Possess knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, the Minnesota Health Records Act, Civil Commitment and Treatment of Sex Offenders, Minnesota mandated reporting statutes, guardianship statutes, employment law, labor law, affirmative action/equal opportunity, criminal procedure, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

· Experience identifying statutes and rules that apply to individual situations and experience advising decision-makers of the legal consequences for actions or failures to act in compliance with applicable statutes and rules.

· Experience determining the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal law, rule or regulation that impact DCT services, clients and staff.

· 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.

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.