BCA Staff Attorney / Staff Attorney 2- Job ID 91196
20 hours ago
Saint Paul
Job Description Job Summary This position provides legal research, analysis, counsel, and assistance to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension leadership and staff. This position will provide support to the Predatory Offender Registration Unit, which oversees the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. The unit is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the registry, including registration of offenders, upkeep of annual verification forms, and monitoring of registration compliance. In conjunction with the unit supervisor, the incumbent will advise unit staff on applicable laws, make legal decisions on registration requirements, and develop policies and procedures. Examples of legal decision making in this position include determining whether an offense requires registration and the extent to which registry data may be shared and with whom. The incumbent acts as a liaison to DPS General Counsel and counterparts within the Office of Minnesota Attorney General, as well as legal counterparts from other entities. This position will join a team of attorneys responsible for creating the vision for the legal direction at the BCA and will be part of important work impacting people’s lives and public safety. As needed and assigned, the incumbent’s focus may be directed to other divisions within the BCA, providing targeted counsel and assistance to meet with those divisions’ needs. In addition, rendering advisory legal analysis and opinions to agency staff, the incumbent's duties may also include: • Review, drafting, and other assistance with BCA contracts; agreements; and policies and procedures, • Assistance with legislative affairs, • Litigation management, • Legal analysis and assistance with requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, • Creation and delivery of training to BCA staff and external stakeholder entities The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify. 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. • Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school and must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements., • Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney which must include conducting legal research, writing, and analysis of complex issues; one year must be focused on criminal law. *Note: one year of judicial law clerk experience primarily focused on criminal law may substitute for one year of legal experience., • One (1) year of experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives., • Knowledge and understanding of Minnesota criminal justice system., • Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other counsel, senior leadership, and agency partners. 1. Knowledge of Minnesota's predatory offender laws and registration requirements., 2. Experience determining and advising on the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal statutes, rules or regulations that impact the agency., 3. Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and/or State government agencies., 4. Ability to produce legal advice products that are understandable to a non-legal audience., 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Physical Requirements Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods. Additional Requirements It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components: Criminal history Reference check SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only) Fingerprinting (MNJIS/CJIS) Drug screen Education verification The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify. 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 . For additional information about the application process, go to . Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Madison Markgraf at 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 Madison Markgraf at . About Public Safety Dept The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,400 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota. 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 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, • Training, classes, and professional development, • 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. Company DescriptionWhen you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.When you bring your career to the State of Minnesota, the work you do affects the quality of life of millions of Minnesotans. From those who shape policy, to those who keep us safe, preserve our environment, or take care of our most vulnerable populations, we take our responsibilities to the public seriously. We need diverse and talented individuals – like you – to serve our great state and build a better Minnesota.