Working Title : Staff Attorney 1 or Staff Attorney 2Job Class: Staff Attorney 1 or Staff Attorney 2Agency: Office of Administrative Hearings
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 02/28/2024
Closing Date: 03/19/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Administrative Hearings / MAPE
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range:
Staff Attorney 1 = $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,289 / annually
Staff Attorney 2 = $36.34 - $54.07 / hourly; $75,878 - $112,898 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
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.The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking to hire up to two (2) Staff Attorneys. OAH is the largest of three Executive Branch Courts with over sixty full-time equivalents located in St. Paul and Duluth. OAH, with 30 judges, is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court with 32 judges. OAH has exclusive, trial-level jurisdiction over 200 unique areas of administrative law and workers’ compensation. This means the decisions of OAH are appealable to higher-level appellate courts (Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals) and not at trial-level district courts.Classification as a Staff Attorney 1 or 2 will be determined based on experience.Core responsibilities:· Conduct legal research and analysis.· Provide legal analysis and opinion.· Independently prepare drafts of interim orders, medical summaries and final Findings and Orders and other final decisions.· Serve as a point of contact for attorneys and pro se parties seeking answers to procedural questions.IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING: Applicants MUST
Complete the online application available at http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Submit a legal writing sample of no more than eight (8) pages in length via email to Jill.S.Melzarek@state.mn.us
All documents required MUST be received no later than the close of this posting.This is a hybrid work opportunity; employees work a minimum of four (4) days in the office per pay period (every 2 weeks).Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
Current licensure in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
Demonstrate substantial legal writing skills.
Intercultural competency:
the ability to relate and communicate effectively with individuals who do not share the same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
Ability to:
o research, understand, interpret, and explain relevant law.o apply it in complex legal and factual settings.o speak and write effectively, including drafting clear, concise, and well-reasoned findings of fact, conclusions, and order.o work well as part of a team.To be considered at the Staff Attorney 1 level, applicants must have 2 (two) or more years of experience or equivalent.To be considered at the Staff Attorney 2 level, applicants must have 3 (three) or more years of experience or equivalent.Preferred Qualifications
Prior executive branch or judicial branch experience conducting legal research and drafting judicial opinions / orders / decisions.
Demonstrated commitment to community and / or public service.
Additional RequirementsIt is the policy of the Office of Administrative Hearings that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Court Records Check
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.
