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Working Title : Associate General Counsel - General Counsel 1

Job Class : General Counsel

Agency : Corrections Dept

Job ID : 83034
Location : St. Paul
Full / Part Time : Full-Time
Regular / Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Managerial
Division / Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Legal Svcs Dep Gen Counsel
Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range : $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 220 - Manager / Unrep

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.

Job Summary

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join a collaborative team of attorneys. Associate General Counsels perform the following functions :

Represent the DOC in state and federal habeas proceedings.

Represent the DOC in administrative proceedings related to employment and public-services discrimination.

Provide legal advice to management and executive team members on a wide variety of complex issues, including prisoner civil rights, criminal sentence administration, labor and employment, and data practices.

Manage federal civil rights and state tort litigation handled by the Attorney General’s Office.

This position involves significant legal research and writing, workshopping strategy with a collegial team of attorneys, and quickly learning new areas of the law or details of DOC operations.

To promote a culture of flexibility, the DOC offers staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. This position will work in-office one day per week and for occasional in-person meetings. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.

Qualifications

Application Requirements

All Applicants are required to attach a resume and letter of interest describing their legal research and writing experience with their online application. The letter of interest or resume must also detail how the applicant meets each of the minimum qualifications below.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota or ability to become licensed in Minnesota within 120 days of appointment to the position and current with continuing legal education requirements.

At least 5 years of experience as a practicing licensed attorney (judicial clerkship experience will count toward this requirement).

Significant experience within the last 5 years with conducting legal research and drafting legal documents akin to dispositive motions, memoranda of law, briefs, or court opinions.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position :

Extensive knowledge of federal and state anti-discrimination laws.

Employment-law related experience in a public-sector work environment.

Experience advising or representing government entities regarding issues unique to public administration and government services, such as procurement, data practices, administrative rule-making, etc.

Experience in a general counsel role or other direct client contact experience involving researching and communicating legal advice to operational decision makers.

Experience representing clients in civil litigation or administrative proceedings.

Physical Requirements

This position may require tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us.

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and / or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and / or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history / reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same : a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

A sense of purpose in their work

Connection with their coworkers and communities

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include :

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 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

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals :

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal 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

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP : mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living / Convenience Services : 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

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