Job Information
State of Minnesota Associate Legal Counsel - Staff Attorney 2 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Associate Legal Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 2
Agency: Transportation Dept
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/23/2024
Closing Date : 05/06/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE
Division/Unit : Chief Counsel / Chief Counsel
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $36.34 - $54.07 / hourly; $75,877 - $112,898 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.
This is a transactional law attorney position in the MN Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Office of Chief Counsel, reporting to the Contract Management Section’s Senior Legal Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel of Contract Management and Torts. The incumbent performs legal research, prepares legal memoranda, and provides advice on various and complex legal topics. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts and other legal documents to ensure that the contracts and documents comply with state and federal law and policy requirements, including the MnDOT Contract Management Policy and Procedures, and meet program goals and objectives; assisting in factual research by gathering information from MnDOT offices and staff, legal and non-legal resources, and then organizing and summarizing the information, in memorandum or other format, for potential use in client counseling, litigation or settlement planning, or for other compliance or risk management purposes; and preparing, or assist in preparing, reviews of proposed legislation.
The position will focus on contracts, agency programs involving state and federal grants, partnership agreements, and other department financial agreements. Additionally, the incumbent will be the lead attorney for Indian law and preservation of cultural resources during construction projects.
**MnDOT does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
Minimum Qualifications
A J.D. degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school;
A current license to practice law in the State of Minnesota; and
Two years of advanced professional experience that demonstrate the areas below:
Legal research and analysis, writing, and client counseling experience.
Practical experience in contract law, or related experience such as drafting, litigating, or advising on public legal documents.
Preferred Qualifications
Practical experience in contract law.
Knowledge or experience in Indian law.
Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Math and Reading Assessment, Drug and Alcohol Test, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.
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.