Closing Date: 28th August, 2026
Description:
Job Details:- Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel
- Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
- Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID: 96241
- 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: 08/11/2026
- Closing Date: 08/28/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential
- Division/Unit: DHS - Operations / General Counsel's Office
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:30am - 5:00pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $43.69 - $64.80 / hourly; $91,224 - $135,302 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
- 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.
Job Summary:
**This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***
As a Senior Associate General Counsel, the position will provide legal expertise to the Department of Human Services (DHS), with a focus on employment law, labor law, and affirmative action/equal opportunity laws. The individual in this position will be responsible for, among other things:
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
*To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional Requirements:
Reference/Background Checks – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
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 Kulani Moti at kulani.moti@state.mn.us.
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 Alexander Duren at alexander.duren@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
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.
Job Summary:
**This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***
As a Senior Associate General Counsel, the position will provide legal expertise to the Department of Human Services (DHS), with a focus on employment law, labor law, and affirmative action/equal opportunity laws. The individual in this position will be responsible for, among other things:
- Conducting complex legal research, writing, and analysis and providing the Department with legal advice and expertise to support DHS's compliance with all state and federal laws.
- Providing legal advice on employment and labor law matters, including employment investigations, discipline, arbitrations, grievances, dispute resolution process in the plans, and collective bargaining process matters.
- Monitoring litigation involving the Department to coordinate litigation-related information and activities in support of favorable outcomes for the Department and collaborating with other Department staff concerning implementation of Department legal policies and best practices.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
*To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**
- JD degree from an ABA accredited law school.
- Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
- At least five (5) years' experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position, including: employment law, labor law, and/or affirmative action/equal opportunity laws.
- Experience must also demonstrate the following:
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
- The ability to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters; and
- Experience in multiple areas of law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of and experience handling issues related to state and federal privacy laws as they relate to human services programs.
- Experience representing clients in civil litigation.
- Experience working with the Attorney General's Office and/or State government agencies.
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements:
Reference/Background Checks – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
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 Kulani Moti at kulani.moti@state.mn.us.
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 Alexander Duren at alexander.duren@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services' ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
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