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Working Title: Associate Counsel

Job Class: Staff Attorney 1, 2, or 3

Agency: Commerce Department

• Job ID : 80184

• 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 : 09/13/2024

• Closing Date : 10/03/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Legal Services

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range:

• Attorney 1 - $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,368 - $105,841/ annually

• Attorney 2 - $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

• Attorney 3 - $42.31 - $62.75 / hourly; $88,343 - $131,022 / 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 is being posted at three (3) job class levels: Staff Attorney 1, Staff Attorney 2, and Staff Attorney 3. Final job class will be determined based on successful applicant’s qualifications.

Hybrid work environment with potential for significant telework. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Commerce's Legal Services unit provides advice and counsel on legal, regulatory, and policy matters related to the Department of Commerce, its leadership, and business units. This Associate Counsel position will primarily provide legal services to the Division of Energy Resources. The Division of Energy Resources includes residential affordability programs, equitable clean energy development, energy reliability & security, and regulatory analysis, oversight, and advocacy.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2 - 4 years of legal experience in litigation and/or administrative law in a law firm, government agency, a court, or as in house counsel.

• Staff Attorney 1 – 2 years’ legal experience in litigation and/or administrative law in a law firm, government agency, a court, or as in house counsel.

• Staff Attorney 2 – 3 years’ legal experience in litigation and/or administrative law in a law firm, government agency, a court, or as in house counsel.

• Staff Attorney 3 – 4 years’ legal experience in litigation and/or administrative law in a law firm, government agency, a court, or as in house counsel.

• Active license in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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

• Experience in legal research methodology, legal writing, and legal procedure.

• Experience drafting and editing legal memoranda, motions, or articles published in a legal journal.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the energy and telecom statutes and rules within Commerce's jurisdiction.

• Experience with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Minnesota Administrative Procedure Act.

• Experience or knowledge of the legislative process as well as developing, reviewing, and analyzing proposed legislation and legislative policy.

• Litigation experience in state, federal, or administrative courts including conducting discovery, legal research and writing on complex regulatory issues, motion practice, and negotiating and settling disputes.

• Experience with areas of law with intersecting state and federal regulations.

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, educational/licensure verification, 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.