Interest Bidders: Please have an updated resume ready to submit to the hiring supervisor/manager when requested.

**It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual awarded this position successfully complete a Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS). **This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. This Senior Attorney serves as a subject matter expert attorney in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Division – Licensing Division unit. This position performs complex attorney functions relating to data practices and data management, the issuance of licensing actions, various administrative reconsiderations, administrative appeals, and litigation related to background studies, maltreatment, and licensing actions issued by the Licensing Division. Responsibilities include but not limited to: • Subject matter expert in the overall laws, rules, and policies relating to the Licensing Division functions and related due process. • Independently handle complex litigation and advise Licensing Division management and staff, the Attorney General’s Office, county attorneys, and other agency staff on complex legal issues, with a high degree of judgment and skill based on their experience and subject matter knowledge. • Prepare memoranda, reconsideration decisions, and other legal documents relating to complex Licensing Division functions and related due process. • Handle data practices requests and related legal questions. • Good working knowledge of each OIG Division to identify and raise potential cross divisional impacts to the Deputy Chief Legal Counsel.

**To facilitate proper 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.** • JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; • Current license and in good standing to practice law in Minnesota; • At least three (3) years’ experience as a practicing attorney in an area of law related to the position, including administrative law, child or vulnerable adult protection law, criminal or juvenile delinquency law, or related civil legal experience. Experience must demonstrate the following: • Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills; • Builds and maintains good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; • Provides legal advice on diverse and complex human services and data privacy matters; and • Experience in one or more areas of law including administrative law, child or vulnerable adult protection law, criminal or juvenile delinquency law, or related civil legal experience.

• Experience litigating cases in administrative, civil, or criminal courts or knowledge and technical experience in venues such as the Court of Administrative Hearings or fair hearings under Minnesota Statutes, section 256.045. • Knowledge and experience with data privacy law and regulation, including the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. • Experience reviewing and summarizing case decisions from district court, administrative hearings, and appellate courts. • Experience consistently managing multiple complex projects at various stages of completion at one time. • Experience working for a government agency or organization. • Experience drafting or reviewing contracts. • Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.