Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 2 days ago
Associate General Counsel - Staff Attorney 2
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$38.55/hr - $57.35/hr
3+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is dedicated to empowering the growth of the Minnesota economy. The Associate General Counsel will work as part of the General Counsel’s Office team, focusing on providing legal advice and conducting investigations related to employment law.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct human resources and employee relations investigations, and investigations related to federal and state nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws, including the Department's nondiscrimination policies
Conduct complex legal research, writing, and analysis, and provide legal advice including reasonable accommodation matters
Handle the Department's privacy and data practices activities related to employment law
Providing legal advice to senior management or executives
Responding to charges from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) and the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of legal experience as a practicing attorney
Experiences must include: Conducting employment investigations, handling U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and/or the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR) matters, and providing legal advice to senior management and/or executives
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota and current with continuing legal education requirements
Preferred
Experience representing clients in employment law litigation
Experience handling issues related to state and federal laws as they relate to DEED programs and services
Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data, and provide protection of non-public data
Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
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
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abdullahi Mohamed
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Frosch
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
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