Senior Attorney / Staff Attorney 2

Overview

This Senior Attorney position serves as a subject matter expert in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Division—Licensing Division unit.

Job ID: 96555

• Working Title: Senior Attorney
• Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
• Location: St. Paul
• Full-Time, Unlimited (Regular/Temporary)
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Telework Eligible: Yes
  • Telework is available for applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance.
  • If living in a bordering state, the applicant must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location.

Application window

• Date Posted: 08/22/2026
• Closing Date: 09/09/2026

Compensation

• $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually

Visa/work authorization

• The employer is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.
• The employer does not participate in E-Verify.

Connect 700 Program

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Responsibilities

• Serve as a 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, using a high degree of judgment and skill based on 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.
• Maintain 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, ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and includes 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.
• 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

• Successful completion of a background investigation prior to employment, including:
  • Criminal background check
  • Reference check
  • Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
• Complete Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment.
• Successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

Compensation & Benefits

Benefits may include access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with additional benefits for employees and their families.

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
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources supporting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Daily Living/Convenience Services (e.g., chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care)

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Equal Opportunity

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics under law.