Job Information
State of Minnesota Managing Attorney-Staff Attorney Supervisor in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Managing Attorney
Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor
Agency: Cannabis Expungement Board
Job ID : 77445
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 : 06/14/2024
Closing Date : 06/26/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Expungement Board / Cannabis Exp Brd - MMA
Division/Unit : Cannabis Expungement Board / Cannabis Expungement Board
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $44.89 - $64.12 / hourly; $93,730 - $133,882 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
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.
The Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) is a new state board established to review felony cannabis-related convictions to determine their eligibility for expungement or resentencing. The CEB is filling up to two Managing Attorney positions. These positions will be members of the Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) leadership team and play a key role creating and executing the legal and procedural framework of the Board. These positions provide an opportunity for meaningful, equity-addressing work and to help establish an agency from the ground up.
The managing attorney will be responsible for providing direct oversight, supervision, and coordination of a legal team consisting of paralegals and attorneys performing complex legal research, analysis, and advice to advance the transformational and equity goals of the agency. They will leverage deep knowledge and legal expertise, specifically in criminal law, to make recommendations for expungement or resentencing that are consistent with applicable laws and in consideration of the impact of potential Board actions and will provide advice to the agency and board on litigation strategy.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Juris Doctor and licensed to practice law in Minnesota
Three (3) years of experience as practicing attorney
Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI), or comparable leadership program
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Experience in and working knowledge of criminal justice and expungement law
Experience as a criminal prosecutor and/or defender
Experience supervising staff
Experience in the public sector managing or leading agency strategic initiatives, operations, budgets, personnel.
Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, and reporting on program objectives
Experience in interpreting government rules, regulations, and laws, including the MN Government Data Practices Act
Experience implementing or monitoring compliance with data practices/data privacy requirements
Demonstrated ability to partner with public and private organizations, special interest groups, elected and appointed officials
Team building skills, including superior communication, written and public speaking skills
Well established negotiation skills and an aptitude for building consensus through cooperation and coalition-building
Additional Requirements
All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant successfully passing a background check, which may include, but not limited to, a criminal background check, employment history/reference checks, and fingerprint based records check.
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.