Job Class: Attorney 2
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 85688
Location : St. Paul, New Ulm, Bemidji, or Grand Rapids
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-time
Regular/Temporary : Regular
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/02/2025
Closing Date : 05/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources
Division/Unit : DNR Lands and Minerals
Work Shift/Work Hours : Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, Occasional
Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
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 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Lands and Minerals Division is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Attorney 2 position.
The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations: St. Paul, New Ulm, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, MN. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection.
This position is responsible for assisting in managing legal issues assigned by the Division of Lands and Minerals Director, Assistant Director, or Legal Unit Supervisor. This position will assist with ethical, responsive, and effective legal expertise and services to the Division of Lands and Mineral and assists with agency-wide legal expertise and services in the areas in the areas of real estate and minerals law.
Responsibilities include:
Legal advice in the land acquisition process, including performing title opinions, resolving title issues, reviewing surveys, and drafting legal real estate documents.
Legal advice and assistance on regional real estate documents and issues, including leases, utility licenses, easements, trespass issues, boundary disputes, and school trust lands issues.
Legal counsel on land exchanges, sales, quiet title actions, Torrens proceedings, and condemnation actions.
Assists with the public sale of mineral and industrial mineral leases, the development of lease terms and conditions, and the issuance of mineral and industrial mineral leases through negotiation or public sale.
Researches and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and court cases to advise and direct the agency to ensure that programs and policies are administered in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Current licensure in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
Three (3) years of professional experience in the practice of law including two years of legal practice in the area of real estate law.
Demonstrated human relations and communication skills, effective writing, listening, persuasion and ability to develop consensus among diverse interests in an objective and fair manner.
Problem solving skills sufficient to define, understand, analyze, prioritize, and recommend solutions to complex problems related to operations, policy, and program priorities.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of clientele, both internal and external to the Division and Department.
Ability to produce written products that are thorough in content and professional in appearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience in the areas of leasing, land acquisition, easements, conservation easements, title, survey review, and boundary and access issues.
Experience representing a government entity in land transactions.
Additional Requirements
This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.
Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).
It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
Conflict of Interest Review
Criminal History Check
Education Verification
Employment Reference / Records Check
License / Certification Verification
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.
