Associate General Counsel - Staff Attorney 1 or Staff Attorney 2
The Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide legal advice and expertise on data privacy and security issues. This role involves conducting legal analysis, supporting policy research, and advising senior leaders and staff on compliance with privacy laws.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal analysis of data privacy and security incidents involving Department data
- Support the Privacy Office work of the Department of Human Services by conducting legal and policy research and analysis on diverse and complex matters to produce written products that collect and apply research on data privacy, data security, and related legal issues concerning the Department
- Provide legal advice to DHS General Counsel staff and Department directors, managers, and staff on data privacy issues and related legal issues within the Department
Skills
- JD degree from an ABA accredited law school
- Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota
- At least one (1) year experience as a practicing attorney in, or related to data privacy law for Staff Attorney 1
- At least three (3) years' experience as a practicing attorney in or related to data privacy law for Staff Attorney 2
- Demonstrates knowledge and experience conducting legal research, writing and analysis; and providing legal advice
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
- Building and maintaining good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Providing legal advice on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters
- Experience in one or more areas of law related to the position
- Demonstrated experience with regulations and policies relating to Minnesota state government data practices and administrative law
- Ability to spot potential issues in the content of the contract, as well as potential violations of state and federal contracting statutes and regulations
- Knowledge and ability necessary to successfully conduct extremely complex work which includes the analysis and application of federal and state laws, regulations, agency rules, policy, hearing procedures, rules of evidence, codes and case law
- Experience working for a government agency/organization
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Benefits
- Telework Eligible
- Full state fringe benefits
- 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
- 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
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