Minnesota Department of Human Services
Senior Attorney / Staff Attorney 2
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
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Minnesota Department of Human Services . Location: St. Paul; Telework Eligible: Yes; Full-Time; Working Title: Senior Attorney; Job Class: Staff Attorney 2; Agency: Human Services Dept. Job ID: 88564. Location: St. Paul. Date Posted: 08/28/2025. Closing Date: 09/10/2025. Travel Required: No. Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Days of Work: Monday - Friday. Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 annually. Classified Status: Classified. Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE. FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional. Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes. Responsibilities
Work in the Office of Inspector General Legal Counsel’s Office and support the Background Studies Division as a Background Studies Attorney. Serve as a subject matter expert in state and federal laws affecting background studies under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245C and related compliance laws and policies. Analyze law enforcement, maltreatment investigations, and court records to determine eligibility of background study subjects and write legal memoranda explaining findings. Provide legal advice on administration of state and federal laws and policies governing background studies under Chapter 245C. Analyze dispositions and sentences from other jurisdictions and translate into comparable Minnesota criminal case information. Issue decisions on reconsiderations under delegated authority and testify at administrative appeal hearings. Analyze expungement petitions and orders; work with the Attorney General’s Office on litigation and appeals related to background studies and expungements. Act as liaison between Background Studies and other divisions of DHS, the Attorney General’s Office, counties, and attorneys. Draft and edit contracts involving the Background Studies Division. Manage and respond to data requests from background study subjects, third parties, the media, and the legislature. Draft and advise on proposed legislation affecting the Background Studies Division. Minimum Qualifications
JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; and at least three (3) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in Minnesota criminal law. To facilitate proper crediting, resume should clearly describe experience in listed areas and indicate beginning and ending month/year for each job held. Experience and Skills
Experience working on criminal cases in Minnesota District Court. Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; provide legal advice to senior management or executives. Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, or judicial law clerk. Ability to manage high volumes of work with competing priorities. Experience litigating administrative law matters (e.g., Office of Administrative Hearings or Fair Hearings under Minnesota Statutes section 256.045). Experience drafting contracts; familiarity with drafting statutes and the legislative process; ability to convey complex regulatory matters in plain language. Experience working for a government agency/organization; ability to work with diverse teams. Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background investigation (criminal background check, reference check, fingerprinting) and CJIS Security Awareness training within 3 business days from the start of employment, with CJIS certification retained annually. Telework and Location Policy
This position has a flexible work arrangement allowing up to 50% telework with a minimum of 50% in the office. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of the primary work location to be eligible for telework. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Shauna Verheyen at shauna.verheyen@state.mn.us. Connect 700 Program applicants should email the Job ID, Working Title, and Proof of Eligibility by the closing date to Carolyn Rice at carolyn.rice@state.mn.us. If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES_ADA@state.mn.us. Equal Opportunity
EEO statements are included here: Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided on request for applicants with disabilities. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries: Government Administration
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Senior Attorney / Staff Attorney 2
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Minnesota Department of Human Services . Location: St. Paul; Telework Eligible: Yes; Full-Time; Working Title: Senior Attorney; Job Class: Staff Attorney 2; Agency: Human Services Dept. Job ID: 88564. Location: St. Paul. Date Posted: 08/28/2025. Closing Date: 09/10/2025. Travel Required: No. Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Days of Work: Monday - Friday. Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 annually. Classified Status: Classified. Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE. FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional. Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes. Responsibilities
Work in the Office of Inspector General Legal Counsel’s Office and support the Background Studies Division as a Background Studies Attorney. Serve as a subject matter expert in state and federal laws affecting background studies under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245C and related compliance laws and policies. Analyze law enforcement, maltreatment investigations, and court records to determine eligibility of background study subjects and write legal memoranda explaining findings. Provide legal advice on administration of state and federal laws and policies governing background studies under Chapter 245C. Analyze dispositions and sentences from other jurisdictions and translate into comparable Minnesota criminal case information. Issue decisions on reconsiderations under delegated authority and testify at administrative appeal hearings. Analyze expungement petitions and orders; work with the Attorney General’s Office on litigation and appeals related to background studies and expungements. Act as liaison between Background Studies and other divisions of DHS, the Attorney General’s Office, counties, and attorneys. Draft and edit contracts involving the Background Studies Division. Manage and respond to data requests from background study subjects, third parties, the media, and the legislature. Draft and advise on proposed legislation affecting the Background Studies Division. Minimum Qualifications
JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; and at least three (3) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in Minnesota criminal law. To facilitate proper crediting, resume should clearly describe experience in listed areas and indicate beginning and ending month/year for each job held. Experience and Skills
Experience working on criminal cases in Minnesota District Court. Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills. Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; provide legal advice to senior management or executives. Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a prosecutor, criminal defense attorney, or judicial law clerk. Ability to manage high volumes of work with competing priorities. Experience litigating administrative law matters (e.g., Office of Administrative Hearings or Fair Hearings under Minnesota Statutes section 256.045). Experience drafting contracts; familiarity with drafting statutes and the legislative process; ability to convey complex regulatory matters in plain language. Experience working for a government agency/organization; ability to work with diverse teams. Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background investigation (criminal background check, reference check, fingerprinting) and CJIS Security Awareness training within 3 business days from the start of employment, with CJIS certification retained annually. Telework and Location Policy
This position has a flexible work arrangement allowing up to 50% telework with a minimum of 50% in the office. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of the primary work location to be eligible for telework. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, visit http://www.mn.gov/careers. Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Shauna Verheyen at shauna.verheyen@state.mn.us. Connect 700 Program applicants should email the Job ID, Working Title, and Proof of Eligibility by the closing date to Carolyn Rice at carolyn.rice@state.mn.us. If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES_ADA@state.mn.us. Equal Opportunity
EEO statements are included here: Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided on request for applicants with disabilities. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries: Government Administration
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