Working Title: Assistant Deputy General Counsel / Staff Attorney Supervisor
Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 85968
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/01/2025
Closing Date : 05/14/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT GCO Program Legal Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 30%
Salary Range: $46.91 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,948 - $139,916 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS 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.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is hiring an Assistant Deputy General Counsel - Staff Attorney Supervisor to join our General Counsel's Office (GCO). This role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide legal expertise to DCT leadership, with a focus on Mental Health & Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS), Community Based Services (CBS), Ambulatory Care (AC), DCT Pharmacy, Medical Services, Forensic Services (FS), and occasionally the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP).
You will supervise attorneys serving these areas and provide legal guidance on complex issues, including civil commitments, treatment and discharge planning, data privacy, protected health information, facility operations, due process in treatment decisions, criminal procedure, employment law, litigation, legislation, and regulatory compliance. This position also involves legal support for state-operated behavioral health programs such as psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment facilities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Lead and supervise the team of attorneys, who provide legal services to the MHSATS, CBS, AC, DCT Pharmacy, DCT Medical Services and FS areas of DCT.
Using knowledge of case law, statutes, and how courts apply law to facts, provide legal advice to managers and executives on various topics within DCT, with a focus on civilly committed individuals and the operation of state-operated behavioral health care programs and services.
Using knowledge of substantive law and policy, provide analysis, legislation drafting, and related writing to support DCT legislative objectives, with particular emphasis on issues connected with civil commitment and state-operated behavioral health care programs and services.
Monitor litigation involving DCT to coordinate litigation-related information and activities in support of favorable outcomes for the Department, with particular emphasis on litigation connected with MHSATS, CBS, AC, DCT Pharmacy, DCT Medical Services, and FS.
Please note: This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) ; however, this may change in the future with notice.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:
Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead.
Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4).
A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
Five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience with strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
Experience building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex matters.
Preferred Qualifications
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Possess knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, the Minnesota Health Records Act, Minnesota mandated reporting statutes, guardianship statutes, employment law, labor law, affirmative action/equal opportunity, criminal procedure, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Experience identifying statutes and rules that apply to individual situations and experience advising decision-makers of the legal consequences for actions or failures to act in compliance with applicable statutes and rules.
Experience determining the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal law, rule or regulation that impact DCT services, clients, and staff.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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.
