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Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 4 days ago

Associate General Counsel

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $120K/yr

3+ years exp

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join their dynamic team. The role involves conducting legal research, providing legal advice, and handling investigations related to employment law and nondiscrimination policies.

Government Administration

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

Legal experienceEmployment investigationsLegal adviceJuris Doctorate (J.D.)Licensed to practice lawLegal researchData privacyTeam-oriented

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

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 (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