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Working Title: Staff Attorney

Job Class: Staff Attorney 1 or Staff Attorney 2

Agency: Cannabis Expungement Board

+ **Job ID** : 88519

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Hybrid

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 09/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 10/09/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Cannabis Expungement Board / Cannabis Exp Brd - MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Cannabis Expungement Board / CEB Managing Attorney Staff B

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, Occasional

+ **Salary Range: Staff Attorney 1** $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,433 - $107,428 / annuallyStaff Attorney 2 $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,747 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **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 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 Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) is filling multiple Staff Attorneys. These positions will play a key role in creating and executing the legal and procedural framework for determining eligibility for expungement of criminal records.

They will conduct legal research and investigations, and review and analyze eligible cases to support the preparation of a formal recommendation of cases for review by the CEB. They will assist and present recommendations regarding expungement and/or resentencing on cases to the Board and may also represent CEB at District Court hearings regarding expungement or resentencing.

Classification, Staff Attorney 1 vs Staff Attorney 2, and salary will be determined based on selected finalist's qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. 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. A cover letter is strongly encouraged.

Staff Attorney 1

+ JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

+ Current license or *eligibility for licensure and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota. (Note to license eligible applicants: Must possess current license prior to start date with the Board. Please include information regarding licensure status in your cover letter.)

+ One (1) year of experience in a legal setting, which may include internships, externships, clerkships, clinics, or volunteer activities.

Staff Attorney 2

+ JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school

+ Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.

+ Three (3) years of experience as a criminal law attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

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

+ Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.

+ Experience in and working knowledge of criminal or expungement law.

+ Experience calculating or working with criminal history scores and felony sentencing.

+ Working with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.

+ Courtroom experience.

+ Strong writing and presentation skills.

Additional Requirements

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant successfully passing a background check, which may include, but not limited to, a criminal background check and employment history/reference checks.

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.