Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 89044
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/18/2025
Closing Date : 10/01/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-OLC PIO Legal Practice
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $42.94 - $63.69 / hourly; $89,658 - $132,984 / 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 Department of Human Services (DHS) 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.
*This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
*Approximately, 5% travel.
Research and provide legal advice and strategies to assigned business units of the Department's Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department staff and counsel whose work intersects with OIG, regulated providers and programs, and the general public regarding application of statutes and rules under the OIG's jurisdiction.
Assigned business units for this incumbent include regulatory and enforcement units overseeing Medicaid program integrity, specifically with a focus on investigations and audits related to Home and Community Based Services providers, including waivered services. Home and Community Based Services include Day Support Services, Home Care Services, Housing Stabilization Services, Personal Care Assistant, Community First Services and Supports, 24-hour Customized Living, Community Residential Services, Integrated Community Supports, and Transportation Services.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota;
At least five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;
Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters; and
Experience in multiple areas of law, including experience litigating cases in administrative, civil or criminal courts related to this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Recognized as a subject matter expert in administrative law related to the work of the assigned business areas, and other areas of law related to DHS programs, such as:
Contracts and Interagency Agreements.
State and Federal False Claims Act.
FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy
Social Security Act, Title XI
42 U.S.C. Chapter 7, Subchapter XIX (Grants to States for Medical Assistance Programs)
42 CFR 455 (Program Integrity: Medicaid)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245 (Department of Human Services)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 245D (Home and Community-Based Services Standards)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 256 (Human Services)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 256B (Medical Assistance for Needy Persons)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13 (Government Data Practice Act)
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 14 (Administrative Procedure)
Experience working for or advising a government agency or organization.
Articulate agency goals and objectives and assist staff in developing and completing work plans consistent with the agency's mission.
Strong analytical skills to assimilate information and apply it in strategic, decision-making processes.
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to persons with non-legal backgrounds.
Analyze business and performance data to identify redundancies, gaps, and inefficiencies.
Introduce and implement business process changes that will streamline and improve processes.
Maintain composure and convey competency, equanimity, and collaboration in stressful situations.
Strong emotional intelligence, strategic leadership, change management, and diversity equity and inclusion skills.
Knowledge of the legislative process and the ability to advise on the development of legislation affecting Medicaid program integrity and to identify agency-wide implications.
Understand how the business of OIG fits within the @context of the business of the Department as a whole to, provide advice consistent with Department-wide objectives.
Communicate effectively with a large and varied constituency, including other areas within the Department, legislators and legislative staff, the Attorney General's Office, state local and federal agencies, professional and advocacy groups, as well as the general public.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:
Criminal background check
Reference check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.
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.
