• Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel 2

    State of Minnesota (St. Paul, MN)


    Working Title: Deputy General Counsel - General Counsel 2

     

    Job Class: General Counsel 2

    Agency: Corrections Dept

    + **Job ID** : 86672

    + **Location** : St. Paul

    + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Up to 50%

    + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

    + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

    + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

    + **Date Posted** : 06/06/2025

    + **Closing Date** : 07/01/2025

    + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Managerial

    + **Division/Unit** : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Legal Services Director

    + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

    + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

    + **Travel Required** : No

    + **Salary Range:** $55.84 - $79.99 / hourly; $116,593 - $167,019 / annually

    + **Classified Status** : Classified

    + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

    + **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 Deputy General Counsel will assist the General Counsel in coordinating and managing legal work throughout the Department. This includes the following responsibilities:

     

    + Supervise attorneys within the Office of Legal Affairs by assigning and reviewing work and directing and advising them regarding litigation strategy and decision-making in their assigned cases;

    + Research and analyze applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, caselaw, constitutional requirements, and legislative or regulatory proposals in order to advise and direct the Executive Team and managers to ensure that the Department’s programs, policies, and operations are administered in compliance with applicable legal requirements and reduce exposure to risk;

    + Represent and defend the Department of Corrections in state and federal habeas litigation under delegated authority from the Office of the Attorney General, in contested cases before the Office of Administrative Hearings, and in charges of discrimination filed with state and federal agencies;

    + Act as a Department liaison with the Office of the Attorney General regarding litigation matters and strategy; and

    + Evaluate and assess the merits of civil actions brought against the agency, including analysis of risks and benefit of on-going litigation versus resolution through a negotiated settlement agreement.

    Minimum Qualifications

    To be qualified for and considered for this position, 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.

     

    + J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and current license to practice law in the state of Minnesota.

    + Six (6) years experience as a licensed practicing attorney, including:

    + Researching and communicating legal advice on novel or complex issues to clients including managers or executive level leadership; and

    + Conducting or managing litigation, including drafting or review of legal documents such as briefs, memoranda of law, dispositive motion practice, or court opinions

    + Excellent legal writing, legal analysis, and written and oral communication skills

    + Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace

    Preferred Qualifications

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

    + Experience in law relating to the administration of corrections programs, policies, and operations, including state and/or federal habeas litigation

    + Prosecutorial experience or other knowledge of administration of criminal sentences and the corrections system

    + Project management and organizational skills, including ability to identify and prioritize essential projects

    + 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 public sector and government services issues such as procurement, data practices, and administrative rulemaking.

    + Experience representing clients in civil litigation or administrative proceedings including those before the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, U.S. Department of Justice, and Office of Administrative Hearings.

    + Experience drafting or providing legal advice related to drafting legislation, administrative rules, and/or agency policy

    + Management, supervisory, or lead experience

    Physical Requirements

    The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at [email protected]

    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.

    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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.