Senior Attorney / Staff Attorney 2

Working Title: Senior Attorney

Job Class: Staff Attorney 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 96555

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/22/2026

• Closing Date : 09/09/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-OLC LIC Legal Practice

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

_This position is eligible for_** telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

This Senior Attorney serves as a subject matter expert attorney in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Division – Licensing Division unit. This position performs complex attorney functions relating to data practices and data management, the issuance of licensing actions, various administrative reconsiderations, administrative appeals, and litigation related to background studies, maltreatment, and licensing actions issued by the Licensing Division.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Subject matter expert in the overall laws, rules, and policies relating to the Licensing Division functions and related due process.

• Independently handle complex litigation and advise Licensing Division management and staff, the Attorney General’s Office, county attorneys, and other agency staff on complex legal issues, with a high degree of judgment and skill based on their experience and subject matter knowledge.

• Prepare memoranda, reconsideration decisions, and other legal documents relating to complex Licensing Division functions and related due process.

• Handle data practices requests and related legal questions.

• Good working knowledge of each OIG Division to identify and raise potential cross divisional impacts to the Deputy Chief Legal Counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

_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._

• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;

• Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota;

• At least three (3) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position, including administrative law, child or vulnerable adult protection law, criminal or juvenile delinquency law, or related civil legal experience.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;

• Builds and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Provides legal advice on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters; and

• Experience in one or more areas of law including administrative law, child or vulnerable adult protection law, criminal or juvenile delinquency law, or related civil legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience litigating cases in administrative, civil, or criminal courts or knowledge and technical experience in venues such as the Court of Administrative Hearings or fair hearings under Minnesota Statutes, section 256.045.

• Knowledge and experience with data privacy law and regulation, including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

• Experience reviewing and summarizing case decisions from district court, administrative hearings, and appellate courts.

• Experience consistently managing multiple complex projects at various stages of completion at one time.

• Experience working for a government agency or organization.

• Experience drafting or reviewing contracts.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

• Criminal background check

• Reference check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.