Working Title: BCA Staff Attorney
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
Agency: Public Safety Department
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 will be onsite but may become eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week after completion of a probationary period.
This position provides legal research, analysis, counsel, and assistance to Bureau of Criminal Apprehension leadership and staff. The incumbent acts as liaison to DPS General Counsel and counterparts within the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General, as well as legal counterparts from other entities. As needed and assigned, the incumbent’s focus may be directed to specific divisions within the BCA, providing targeted counsel and assistance to meet with those divisions’ needs. In addition to rendering advisory legal analysis and opinions to agency staff, the incumbent’s duties may also include (1) review, drafting, and other assistance with BCA contracts; agreements; and policies and procedures; (2) assistance with legislative affairs; (3) litigation management; (4) legal analysis and assistance with requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act; and (5) creation and delivery of training to BCA staff and external stakeholder entities. The incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.
This position will join a team of attorneys responsible for creating the vision for the legal direction at the BCA and will be part of important work impacting people's lives and public safety.
1. Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
2. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements.
3. Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis of complex legal issues.
4. Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives.
5. Knowledge and understanding of Minnesota criminal justice system.
6. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
1. Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of not public data.
2. Experience drafting contracting and other agreements.
3. Experience determining and advising on the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal statutes, rules, or regulations that impact the agency.
4. Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and/or State government agencies.
5. Ability to produce legal advice products that are understandable to a non-legal audience.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:
1) criminal history
2) reference check
3) drug screen
4) fingerprint check
5) education verification
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If you have questions about this position, contact Madison Markgraf at madison.markgraf@state.mn.us
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Madison Markgraf at madison.markgraf@state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
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.
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.
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