Assistant Deputy Legal Supervisor / Staff Attorney Supervisor

Job Details

Working Title: Assistant Deputy Legal Supervisor
Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 76928
• 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: 05/21/2024
• Closing Date: 06/03/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
• Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Counsel
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes
• 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: Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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

• The position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and Telework. Currently, the team is in office once a week on a voluntary basis.
• Minimum travel, up to approximately 5%.

Serves as a supervisor of staff attorneys and legal operations staff for the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Legal Division – Children, Youth, and Families team. Under the leadership of the deputy chief legal counsel, the OIG Legal – Children, Youth, and Families team will bring together OIG’s legal expertise in the areas of child care centers, family child care, child foster care, and the child care assistance program (CCAP) to manage litigation, legal advising, and legal strategy for the related OIG programs. The OIG Legal – Children, Youth, and Families team, along with this position, is expected to transition to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in July of 2025, consistent with 2023 Minnesota Session Law, Chapter 70, and 2024 Minnesota Session Law, Chapter 80.

This position will report to the deputy chief legal counsel and provide a three-fold, critical leadership role for this team:

• Supervise and support staff attorneys and legal operations staff in a manner that enables them to offer the greatest contribution of their talents to the team,
• Ensure alignment of litigation strategies and handle complex litigation in areas of law that cross over the three primary bodies of work of the team: licensing, child care assistance program enforcement, and background studies, and
• Collaborate with the deputy chief legal counsel in strategies that maximize team efficiency and effectiveness.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide advice and legal research for deputy chief legal counsel and program leadership and staff, oversee litigation strategies impacting child care center, family child care, child foster care, and child care assistance program enforcement (collectively, CYF), and manage legal resources.
• Perform legal research and provide legal advice on compliance matters with overarching impact on CYF programs and assist in developing legislative initiatives.
• Oversee legal services.
• Lead, supervise, and develop an effective model for providing legal services to CYF program components of Department.
• Monitor litigation involving CYF to coordinate litigation-related information, activities, and strategies that support CYF objectives. Includes monitoring and evaluation of non-litigation factors that may require adjustment of CYF strategies and goals in particular litigation.
• Provide legal advice to managers and executives on topics of general applicability within CYF programs.
• Identify and develop efficient, effective means of tracking and articulating data, including case law tracking, relevant to CYF legal activities.
• Oversee data practices policies and practices within CYF to ensure accurate and consistent implementation of laws and Department policies.

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 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 with one (1) of the years working as a supervisor or in a leadership/lead role; and
• Knowledge and experience with state and federal data privacy laws as they relate to human services programs.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills;
• Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Providing legal advice to executive leadership on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters;
• Supervision of staff including mentoring and fostering professional development or serving in a lead/leadership role; and
• Experience in one or more areas of relevant to regulatory oversight and enforcement in human services programs such as licensing, Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) enforcement, or other body of administrative law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to combine legal, strategic leadership, human relation, and diversity equity and inclusion skills.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert in administrative law related to the work of CYF, and other areas of law related to CYF, which may include contract law, federal laws impacting the work of CYF included but not limited to the Adam Walsh Act, Child Care & Development Block Grant, Human Services and Children Youth and Families Licensing Acts, Limit on Receiving Public Funds, and government data practices law.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a large and varied constituency, including legislators and legislative staff, the Attorney General’s Office, state local and federal agencies, professional and advocacy groups, as well as the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and convey competence, equanimity, and collaboration in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify common ground for parties with varied interests and to build consensus toward solutions.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper 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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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 job information line 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

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 Carolyn Rice at carolyn.rice@state.mn.us.

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

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.