Job Information
State of Minnesota Assistant Deputy General Counsel - Staff Attorney 3 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Assistant Deputy General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Job ID : 80959
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/21/2024. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position.
Date Posted : 10/14/2024
Closing Date : 10/28/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Children, Youth, and Families / DCYF Confidential
Division/Unit : DCYF - Central Office / OPR Legal Mgmt Office Deputy
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $42.31 - $62.75 / hourly; $88,343 - $131,022 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep
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 Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.
In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) officially formed on July 1, 2024.
*This position will be with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. *
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*
As Assistant Deputy General Counsel, you will provide legal expertise to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), with a focus on employment law, labor law, and affirmative action/equal opportunity. The individual in this position will be responsible for providing the Department with legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas affecting the Department to support the Department’s compliance with all state and federal laws, assisting the Deputy General Counsel with coordinating the Department’s litigation, and collaborating with other Department staff concerning implementation of Department legal policies and best practices. The individual in this position will conduct complex legal and policy research producing written products tailored to a variety of audiences and purposes. The individual in this position will have a high level of freedom to act with the authority to speak on matters related to their position. This position will also be providing legal advice on employment and labor law matters including employment investigations, discipline, arbitrations, grievances, dispute resolution process in the plans, and collective bargaining process matters.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Using research and writing skills, support the litigation and policy work of the Department by conducting legal and policy research to produce written products that collect and apply research to issues concerning the Department.
Using knowledge of case law, statutes, and of how courts apply law to facts, provide legal advice to managers, executives, and staff on various topics within the Department, including employment and labor law matters.
Monitor litigation involving the Department to coordinate litigation-related information and activities in support of favorable outcomes for the Department.
Complete special projects as assigned by the Deputy General 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, day and year for each job held.
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
At least five (5) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in the area of employment law, labor law, and/or affirmative action/equal opportunity.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters.
Experience in multiple areas of law.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with a CEO and an executive board.
Experience representing clients in civil litigation.
Experience working with the Attorney General’s Office and/or State government agencies.
Experience advising senior leadership.
Knowledge of and experience handling issues related to state and federal privacy laws relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Experience with representing employers with a unionized workforce.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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.