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Staff Attorney 1 or 2

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 3h ago

Working Title : Associate General Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 1 or Staff Attorney 2

Agency: Commerce Department

Job ID:

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: 06/26/2026

Closing Date: 07/13/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

Division/Unit: Administration / Legal Support Services

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.50/ hourly; $73,706 - $109,307 / annually

$39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,835 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

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.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the State of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact the Human Resources Representative listed on the job posting with questions.

The position will provide legal counsel to the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce through the Legal Services Division. The position advises the Insurance Division managers, supervisors, and staff and coordinates with other agency legal counsel and the Attorney General's Office. The position will conduct legal and policy research, engage in the rulemaking and legislative drafting processes, work with division leadership and staff and other attorneys in the division, and produce written products for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Minimum Qualifications

Staff Attorney 1

Two (2) years of legal experience in litigation and/or administrative law in a law firm, government agency, a court, or as in house counsel.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, a current license and in good standing to practice law in the state of Minnesota is required prior to appointment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people, including technical staff, and the ability to understand technical information and data.

Knowledge of the rules of evidence, legal procedure, and legal research methodology.

Experience drafting and editing legal documents, briefs (subpoenas, orders for document production and administrative orders), legal memos, or articles published in a legal journal.

Knowledge of the state legislative process and administrative law and rulemaking.

Staff Attorney 2

Three (3) years legal experience in litigation and/or administrative law in a law firm, government agency, a court or as in house counsel.

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, a current license and in good standing to practice law in the state of Minnesota is required prior to appointment.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people, including technical staff, and the ability to understand technical information and data.

Knowledge of the rules of evidence, legal procedure, and legal research methodology.

Experience drafting and editing legal documents, briefs (subpoenas, orders for document production and administrative orders), legal memos, or articles published in a legal journal.

Knowledge of the state legislative process and administrative law and rulemaking.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of and previous experience working with insurance state statutes and federal laws and regulations.

Experience with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act or the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act.

Experience planning and delivering complex legal information to non-legal audiences.

Ability to learn and understand new and emerging subject matter quickly on demand.

Experience working with other state agencies; the Legislature, the legal professional community, advocacy groups, and the public.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license 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.

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