- Job ID: 76832
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes - This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework .
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 05/17/2024
- Closing Date: 06/06/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Human Services / DHS Confidential
- Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / Gen Cnsl Ofc DCT
- Work Shift: Day
- Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 5%
- Salary Range: $ $60.05 / hourly; $84,543 - $125,384 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
- Provide DCT with legal advice in a variety of complex and changing areas affecting DCT to support DCT's compliance with all state and federal laws.
- Assist the Deputy General Counsel with coordinating the DCT's litigation.
- Collaborate with other DCT staff concerning implementation of DHS and DCT legal policies and best practices.
- Conduct complex legal and policy research producing written products for a variety of audiences and purposes.
- 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.
- Experience in multiple areas of law.
- Experience working with a CEO and an executive board.
- Experience representing clients in civil litigation.
- Experience working with the Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.
- Experience advising senior leadership.
- Knowledge of and experience handling issues related to state and federal privacy laws relating to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
- Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
- Experience with representing employers with a unionized workforce.
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Annual pay increases
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at )
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
-
Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
MSP Metropolitan Council St. Paul, United StatesProvide verbal and written legal advice to the Council, its Chair and members, the Regional Administrator, and other Council management and staff on a wide variety of topics. Draft, review, or provide advice on contracts, grants, loans, leases, inter General Counsel, Associate, O ...
-
Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
MSP Metropolitan Council Saint Paul, United StatesWHO WE ARE · This posting is open continuously. However, it may close any time after Sunday, June 9, 2024. Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 9, 2024. · This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote up to two days per week and onsite) telework ...
-
Associate General Counsel
6 days ago
Metropolitan Council Saint Paul, United States Regular, Full time· WHO WE ARE · This posting is open continuously. However, it may close any time after Sunday, June 9, 2024. Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 9, 2024. · This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote up to two days per week and onsite) telew ...
-
Associate General Counsel
2 weeks ago
Metropolitan Council Saint Paul, United States Regular, Full time· WHO WE ARE · This posting is open continuously. However, it may close any time after Sunday, June 9, 2024. Priority will be given to applications received prior to that date. · This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote up to two days per week and onsite) telework arr ...
-
Director, Assistant General Counsel
1 week ago
3M Companies Maplewood, United StatesJob Description: · Job Title · Director, Assistant General Counsel - Insurance Recovery Litigation · Collaborate with Innovative 3Mers Around the World · Choosing where to grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it's equally important you kn ...
-
Senior Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
Minnesota Department of Health St. Paul, United States Full timeJob Details · Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel · Job Class: Staff Attorney 3 · Agency: Health Department Job ID: 76676 · Location: St. Paul · Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid · Full/Part Time: Full-Time · Regular/Temporary: Unlimited · Who May Apply: This va ...
-
Senior Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
Department of Human Services - Direct Care and Treatment St. Paul, United States Full timeWhen all employees are embraced, respected and heard, we will build a collaborative, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist culture where everyone thrives. · Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel · Job Class: Staff Attorney 3 · Agency: Human Services DeptJob ID: 76926 · ...
-
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, United StatesAbout the Job · Associate General Counsel (9732GC) or Senior Associate General Counsel (depending on required qualifications and experience) · Office of General Counsel is seeking a skilled, client-focused lawyer with excellent academic credentials to advise and represent academi ...
-
Assistant General Counsel
3 weeks ago
Wells Fargo & Company MINNEAPOLIS, United StatesConduct though, objective, and efficient privileged internal investigations, which include the identification of possible root causes, control enhancements, customer impacts, policy violations, and employee accountability. Provide day-to-day legal su VP, General Counsel, Internal ...
-
University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJob ID · 360780 · Location · Twin Cities · Job Family · Legal · Full/Part Time · Full-Time · Regular/Temporary · Regular · Job Code · 9732GC · Employee Class · Acad Prof and Admin · About the Job · Associate General Counsel (9732GC) or Senior Associate General Couns ...
-
Assistant General Counsel
3 weeks ago
Doosan Minneapolis, United StatesJob Information · The Assistant General Counsel - Corporate and Commercial position will work as part of a team responsible for a wide range of transactional, compliance, corporate governance and commercial matters. The candidate is expected to be able to complete tasks independe ...
-
Assistant General Counsel
3 weeks ago
Doosan Bobcat Minneapolis, United StatesAssistant General Counsel - Corporate and Commercial · Last Updated Date: May 1, 2024 · Location: · Minneapolis, MN, US, 55402 · Company: Doosan Bobcat NA US · Job Information · The Assistant General Counsel - Corporate and Commercial position will work as part of a team res ...
-
Assistant General Counsel
2 weeks ago
Strategic Education, Inc. Minneapolis, United StatesProvides legal advice and serves as in-house counsel to Strategic Education, Education Technology Services (ETS). · Essential Duties & Responsibilities: · * Primary responsibility for negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts such as agreements with corporate clients, vendo ...
-
Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
UnitedHealth Group Inc. Minneapolis, United StatesAt UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more resp ...
-
Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
UnitedHealthcare Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAt UnitedHealthcare, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more respo ...
-
Associate General Counsel
2 weeks ago
UnitedHealthcare Minneapolis, United StatesJob Description · At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, m ...
-
Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
UnitedHealthcare Minneapolis, United States Full timeAt UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more resp ...
-
Associate General Counsel
4 weeks ago
Allina Health Minneapolis, United States Regular, Full time· Number of Job Openings Available: · 1 · Date Posted: · April 30, 2024 · Posting Expiration Date: · May 05, 2024 · Department: · Legal · Shift: · Shift Length: · 8 hour shift · Hours Per Week: · 40 · Union Contract: · Non-Union · Weekend Rotation: · Other · Job Summary: · Alli ...
-
Associate General Counsel
3 weeks ago
UnitedHealth Group Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAt UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more resp ...
-
Associate General Counsel
1 week ago
UnitedHealthcare Minneapolis, MN, United StatesAt UnitedHealthcare, were simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more respo ...
Senior Associate General Counsel - St. Paul, United States - Department of Human Services - Direct Care and Treatment
Description
When all employees are embraced, respected and heard, we will build a collaborative, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist culture where everyone thrives.Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Human Services Dept
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 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.
Job Summary
*This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework *
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT General Counsel's Office for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Senior Associate General Counsel This position will provide legal expertise to the Department of Human Services (DHS) supporting DCT, with a focus on employment law, labor law, and affirmative action/equal opportunity. This position will have a high level of freedom to act with the authority to speak on matters related to their position. This position will also be providing legal advice on employment investigations, discipline, arbitrations, grievances, dispute resolution process as allowed within the respective collective bargaining plan, and collective bargaining process matters.
Primary Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications
JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
AND
Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
AND
Five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney in the area of employment law, labor law, and/or affirmative action/equal opportunity. Experience must demonstrate the following:
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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at or email . For additional information about the application process, go to .
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Dale Klitzke at or
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Breanna Bullert at .
CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date to: .
About Human Services Dept
DHS operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system that serves people with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. This includes psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient mental health treatment facilities; inpatient substance abuse treatment facilities; dental clinics, group homes, vocational sites, and sex offender treatment facilities.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the job information line at or email and let us know the support you need.
