Working Title: Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2 OR Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 89928
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 : 10/29/2025
Closing Date : 11/12/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS - Central Office / GCO-CO HCA,ADS,BHHDHHS
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range:
Staff Attorney 2: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually
Staff Attorney 3: $42.94 - $63.69 / hourly; $89,659 - $132,985 / 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 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.
As a Staff Attorney, you will provide legal expertise to the Department of Human Services (DHS). This position is part of the DHS General Counsel's Office (GCO) and primarily provides dedicated legal and compliance support to the Health Care; Aging and Disability Services; Behavioral Health; and Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services administrations. The individual in this position works with and is responsible to the Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Health Care, Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, and Homelessness, Housing, and Support Services. The individual in this position is responsible for providing legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas affecting DHS, providing DHS with legal expertise to facilitate compliance with state and federal law and DHS policies. The individual will conduct complex legal and policy research and provide legal advice on a variety of issues impacting these four administrations, including, but not limited to, state and federal laws governing the four above-identified administrations, Medicaid-related data privacy and protected health information, litigation and administrative appeals, and policy and regulation development.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Provide legal advice and support to Health Care, Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, and Homelessness, Housing and Support Services administrations.
Research, analyze and maintain a current knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and administrative and court decisions to ensure the department's compliance with controlling legal authority.
Review policies and procedures which impact Health Care, Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, and Homelessness, Housing and Support Services and provide legal advice to assist in the revision of policies and procedures.
Provide legal advice to the four administrations on data privacy-related matters.
Provide research and legal analysis of proposed legislation and court decisions that may impact Health Care, Aging and Disability Services, Behavioral Health, or Homelessness, Housing and Support Services administrations.
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, day and year for each job held.
Staff Attorney 2:**
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
At least three (3) years' experience as a practicing attorney in Minnesota.
Experience must also demonstrate the following:
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience providing legal advice on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters; and
Experience in one or more areas of law related to the position.
Staff Attorney 3:
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 Minnesota.
Experience must also demonstrate the following:
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Experience providing legal advice on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters; and
Experience in one or more areas of law related to the position.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of and experience handling issues related to state and federal privacy laws as they relate to human services programs.
Experience representing clients in civil litigation.
Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or another State government agencies.
Tribal law experience.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
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.
