Working Title: BCA Staff Attorney / Staff Attorney 2
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
Agency: Public Safety Dept
Job ID : 91196
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Madison.Markgraf@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 01/12/2026.
Date Posted : 01/06/2026
Closing Date : 01/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
Division/Unit : Criminal Apprehension / BCA LEGAL SERVICES
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / 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.
This position provides legal research, analysis, counsel, and assistance to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension leadership and staff. This position will provide support to the Predatory Offender Registration Unit, which oversees the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. The unit is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the registry, including registration of offenders, upkeep of annual verification forms, and monitoring of registration compliance. In conjunction with the unit supervisor, the incumbent will advise unit staff on applicable laws, make legal decisions on registration requirements, and develop policies and procedures. Examples of legal decision making in this position include determining whether an offense requires registration and the extent to which registry data may be shared and with whom. The incumbent acts as a liaison to DPS General Counsel and counterparts within the Office of Minnesota Attorney General, as well as legal counterparts from other entities. This position will join a team of attorneys responsible for creating the vision for the legal direction at the BCA and will be part of important work impacting people's lives and public safety.
As needed and assigned, the incumbent's focus may be directed to other divisions within the BCA, providing targeted counsel and assistance to meet with those divisions' needs. In addition, rendering advisory legal analysis and opinions to agency staff, the incumbent's duties may also include:
Review, drafting, and other assistance with BCA contracts; agreements; and policies and procedures
Assistance with legislative affairs
Litigation management
Legal analysis and assistance with requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Creation and delivery of training to BCA staff and external stakeholder entities
Other duties as assigned
This position will be onsite but may become eligible to telework eligible up to two (2) days per week after completion of a probationary period.
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements.
Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis of complex issues; one year must be focused on criminal law. * Note: one year of judicial law clerk experience primarily focused on criminal law may substitute for one year of legal experience.
One (1) year of experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives.
Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:
Knowledge and understanding of Minnesota criminal justice system.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other counsel, senior leadership, and agency partners.
Ability to effectively communicate legal decision-making and explain the basis for the decision.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Minnesota's predatory offender laws and registration requirements.
Experience determining and advising on the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal statutes, rules or regulations that impact the agency.
Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.
Ability to produce legal advice products that are understandable to a non-legal audience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:
Criminal history
Reference check
SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)
Fingerprinting (MNJIS/CJIS)
Drug screen
Education verification
The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
