Working Title: Assistant Deputy General Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82098

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes - This position is currently Teleworking (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) with occasional on-site required meetings and trainings.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/23/2024

• Closing Date : 12/09/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS Central Office MMA

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / Gen Cnsl Ofc DCT

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 15% for occasional on-site required meetings and trainings.

• Salary Range: $46.91 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,948 - $139,916 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

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

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.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel’s Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as our Staff Attorney Supervisor! This position will provide legal expertise to DCT, with a particular focus on serving the legal needs of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP), and, on an as-needed basis, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS), Community Based Services (CBS), Ambulatory Care (AC), and Forensic Services (FS).

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead and supervise the provision of legal services to the MSOP component of DCT.

• Support the litigation and policy work of the Agency by conducting legal and policy research to produce written products that collect and apply research to issues concerning the Agency, with particular emphasis on civil commitments and the operation of a state-operated sex offender civil commitment program.

• Using knowledge of case law, statutes, and how courts apply law to facts, provide legal advice to managers and executives on various topics within the Agency, with a focus on civilly committed individuals and the operation of a state-operated sex offender civil commitment program.

• Using knowledge of substantive law and policy, provide analysis, legislation drafting, and related writing to support DCT legislative objectives, with particular emphasis on issues connected with civil commitment and MSOP.

• Monitor litigation involving the MSOP to coordinate litigation-related information and activities in support of favorable outcomes for the Agency, with particular emphasis on litigation connected with MSOP. Supervise Associate General Counsels, who also provides litigation management, coordination, and support.

• Lead and supervise the development, administration, and implementation of activities, policies, practices, and resources related to the Special Review Board (SRB) and End of Confinement Review Committee (ECRC)

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school;

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

Five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney within civil commitment, data privacy, healthcare law, administrative law, employment law or a closely related field. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Experience with legal research, analysis, and writing.

• Experience providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex matters.

• Experience with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of not public data.

• Experience with litigation practices and techniques, assessment of legal risk, knowledge of negotiation and settlement strategies and techniques, and legal considerations related to settling or compromising lawsuits and claims.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.

• Experience handling issues related to state and federal laws as they relate to direct care and treatment.

• 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.

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.