Closing Date: 19th October, 2026
Description:
Job Summary:Job Summary – General Counsel, Court of Administrative Hearings
At the Court of Administrative Hearings (CAH), the General Counsel helps shape how due process and access to justice reach thousands of Minnesotans every year.
CAH is the largest of Minnesota's three Executive Branch Courts, employing over 75 staff, including more than 30 judges, in St. Paul and Duluth, and is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court. As an independent, neutral decision-maker, CAH exercises exclusive, statewide trial-level jurisdiction over hearings for more than 250 state agencies and local units of government across 200 -plus areas of administrative law and serves as Minnesota's workers' compensation trial court. CAH is the only court in Minnesota doing this work.
The Role:
CAH's General Counsel serves as the court's chief in-house counsel and is a member of the court's Executive Team alongside the Chief Judge, Deputy Chief Judge, and Court Administrator. Leading the Court's Office of General Counsel and supervising a team of in-house attorneys, the General Counsel guides the legal work that supports CAH's judicial functions – including workers' compensation, administrative law, rulemaking, and municipal boundary adjustments.
What You'll Do:
This is a unique and dynamic leadership opportunity for a strategic, steady-handed legal leader ready to help shape the future of a court central to government accountability in Minnesota – the only one of its kind in the state.
Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.
Education Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Requirements:
It is the policy of the Court of Administrative Hearings (CAH) that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
CAH is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/enterprise-talent-development/career-development/Enterprise-Leader-Competency-Definition-Guide.pdf)
All CAH Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop all competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model.
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 Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact:
If you have questions about this position, contact Tyla Sullivan at tyla.sullivan@state.mn.us or 651-361-7862.
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 Tyla Sullivan at tyla.sullivan@state.mn.us.
About Administrative Hearings
The Court of Administrative Hearings is an executive branch court providing fair and neutral hearings and alternative dispute resolution services in workers' compensation and administrative law and regulatory matters statewide. The court's work provides due process and access to justice to Minnesotans, allows Minnesotans to be heard regarding the actions of government, and supports the rule of law. We invite you to explore our statement of our Vision, Mission,Values to learn more about the foundational principles that guide our service to the public.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
At the Court of Administrative Hearings (CAH), the General Counsel helps shape how due process and access to justice reach thousands of Minnesotans every year.
CAH is the largest of Minnesota's three Executive Branch Courts, employing over 75 staff, including more than 30 judges, in St. Paul and Duluth, and is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court. As an independent, neutral decision-maker, CAH exercises exclusive, statewide trial-level jurisdiction over hearings for more than 250 state agencies and local units of government across 200 -plus areas of administrative law and serves as Minnesota's workers' compensation trial court. CAH is the only court in Minnesota doing this work.
The Role:
CAH's General Counsel serves as the court's chief in-house counsel and is a member of the court's Executive Team alongside the Chief Judge, Deputy Chief Judge, and Court Administrator. Leading the Court's Office of General Counsel and supervising a team of in-house attorneys, the General Counsel guides the legal work that supports CAH's judicial functions – including workers' compensation, administrative law, rulemaking, and municipal boundary adjustments.
What You'll Do:
- Provide executive-level advice and litigation management for the court
- Serve as the court's Ethics Officer
- Serve as (or supervise) the Data Practices Compliance Official
- Act as a liaison to the Legislature, Governor's Office, Executive Branch agencies, and other external stakeholders
- Provide legal analysis across a wide range of specialized, complex areas
- Advise on court policies, procedures, and data practices compliance and requests
- Guide the development and review of proposed legislation and administrative rules
This is a unique and dynamic leadership opportunity for a strategic, steady-handed legal leader ready to help shape the future of a court central to government accountability in Minnesota – the only one of its kind in the state.
Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.
Education Requirements:
- J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements.
Experience Requirements:
- Three (3) years of managerial or advanced supervisory experience leading legal services or similar activities; OR
- Seven (7) years as a licensed attorney conducting legal research, writing, and analysis;
- AND Candidates will be further assessed on the following:
- Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: data practices, ethics, employment, and civil or administrative litigation.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders fostering productive working relationships in a diverse and inclusive environment.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational and project management skills supporting sound decision-making and legal advising.
- Excellent legal analysis and writing skills and experience with plain language communication of regulatory and statutory matters.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.
- Experience with the legislative process or administrative rulemaking.
- Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives.
- Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of not public data.
- Experience in litigation, including assessment of legal risk, and knowledge of negotiation and settlement strategies, techniques, and considerations.
- Experience managing attorneys in a high-volume legal services environment.
Additional Requirements:
It is the policy of the Court of Administrative Hearings (CAH) that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Education verification
- Attorney License verification (https://mars.courts.state.mn.us)
- SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
All CAH Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop all competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model.
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 Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact:
If you have questions about this position, contact Tyla Sullivan at tyla.sullivan@state.mn.us or 651-361-7862.
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 Tyla Sullivan at tyla.sullivan@state.mn.us.
About Administrative Hearings
The Court of Administrative Hearings is an executive branch court providing fair and neutral hearings and alternative dispute resolution services in workers' compensation and administrative law and regulatory matters statewide. The court's work provides due process and access to justice to Minnesotans, allows Minnesotans to be heard regarding the actions of government, and supports the rule of law. We invite you to explore our statement of our Vision, Mission,Values to learn more about the foundational principles that guide our service to the public.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
