Senior Associate General Counsel / Staff Attorney 3

OverviewSenior Associate General Counsel / Staff Attorney 3 for Direct Care & Treatment (DCT), State of Minnesota. The role provides operational legal expertise, advice and related services to the DCT as the lead attorney supporting Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Services (MHSATS), Community Based Services (CBS), Forensics Services (FS), and Ambulatory Care (AC) – including DCT Pharmacy and Medical Services.Work location: onsite at 100 Freeman Dr, St. Peter, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some telework opportunity. Telework available on a limited basis. Location eligibility for telework is restricted to Minnesota or neighboring states within 50 miles; more than 50 miles may allow higher telework in certain cases.ResponsibilitiesProvide legal advice and direction on issues including the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act; data privacy; protected health information; operations at DCT facilities; decisional capacity and due process relating to administration of neuroleptic medication and other treatment; criminal procedure; legal review of policies; management of litigation; consultation on and drafting of legislative proposals and Agency rule making; and matters related to facility and program licensing.Utilize labor-related information to provide legal counsel on employment and labor law matters including employment law, labor law, affirmative action/equal opportunity, employment investigations, discipline, arbitration, grievances, and collective bargaining processes for DCT.Minimum QualificationsJD degree from an ABA-accredited law school; ANDCurrent license in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; ANDFour years of experience as a practicing attorney in civil commitment, healthcare, privacy, criminal law, state administrative law or a related field (up to one year as a judicial clerk). Experience must demonstrate:Provision of legal advice interpreting rules, laws, court orders and other legal/regulatory materials;Knowledge of the legislative process and federal and state laws;Strong legal research and analysis;Experience providing legal advice to senior management or executives as well as front-line staff.Preferred QualificationsFive years of experience as a practicing attorney in civil commitment, healthcare, privacy, criminal law, state administrative law or a related field;Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to the Minnesota Commitment and Treatment Act, healthcare regulatory law, the Minnesota Health Records Act, litigation, mandated reporting statutes, guardianship statutes, employment and labor law, HIPAA, competency proceedings, and data practices acts;Experience identifying statutes and rules applicable to situations and advising decision-makers of legal consequences for compliance or non-compliance;Experience assessing impacts of proposed or adopted changes in law/regulation on DCT services, clients and staff.Additional RequirementsReference/background checks to verify credentials and criminal history prior to appointment;Education verification required (transcripts or degree/diploma); TB testing documentation required in some DCT facilities;To facilitate proper crediting, ensure resume clearly describes experience with beginning and ending month/year for each job.How To ApplySelect “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or . For more information about the application process, visit mn.gov/careers.About Direct Care and TreatmentDCT operates a highly specialized behavioral health care system serving people with mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. This includes inpatient and outpatient services and related clinics and facilities. Equal opportunity employer; veterans and applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply.EEO and Disability AccommodationsState agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities; contact the Careers Help Desk for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-08