Closing Date: 31st July, 2026
Description:
Job Details:- Working Title: Staff Attorney
- Job Class: Staff Attorney 1 or 2
- Agency: Cannabis Expungement Board
Job ID: 95774
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes - in office 3 days per week
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/24/2026
- Closing Date: 07/31/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Cannabis Expungement Board / Cannabis Exp Brd - MAPE
- Division/Unit: Cannabis Expungement Board / CEB Managing Attorney Staff B
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: Staff Attorney 1- $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
- Staff Attorney 2 - $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,835 / 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
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Job Summary:
The Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) is filling a Staff Attorney; the final classification will be based on the finalist's qualifications. This position will play a key role in creating and executing the legal and procedural framework for determining eligibility for expungement of criminal records.
They will conduct legal research and investigations, and review and analyze eligible cases to support the preparation of a formal recommendation of cases for review by the CEB. They will assist and present recommendations regarding expungement and/or resentencing on cases to the Board and may also represent CEB at District Court hearings regarding expungement or resentencing.
Qualifications:
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.A copver letter is strongly encouraged.
Staff Attorney 1
- JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Current license or *eligibility for licensure and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota. (Note to license eligible applicants: Must possess current license prior to start date with the Board. Please include information regarding licensure status in your cover letter.)
- One (1) year of experience in a legal setting, which may include internships, externships, clerkships, clinics, or volunteer activities
- JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
- Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota
- Three (3) years of experience as a criminal law attorney
Preferred Qualifications:
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
- Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota
- Experience in and working knowledge of criminal or expungement law.
- Experience calculating or working with criminal history scores and felony sentencing.
- Working with individuals impacted by the criminal justice system.
- Courtroom experience.
- Strong writing and presentation skills.
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.
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 Alicia Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us or 651-361-7307.
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 Alicia Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us.
About Cannabis Expungement Board
The Minnesota Cannabis Expungement Board (CEB) is an executive branch agency dedicated to the review of cannabis felonies for expungement or resentencing. To learn more about the CEB, visit the website.
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