Working Title: Staff Attorney
Job Class: Staff Attorney 1 / Staff Attorney 2 / Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Office of Administrative Hearings

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/23/2023
• Closing Date: 04/12/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Office of Administrative Hearings
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range:
  • Staff Attorney 1: $31.00 - $45.98 / hourly; $64,728 - $96,006 / annually
  • Staff Attorney 2: $34.45 - $51.25 / hourly; $71,932 - $107,010 / annually
  • Staff Attorney 3: $38.38 - $56.92 / hourly; $80,137 - $118,849 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is seeking to hire up to five (5) Staff Attorney's. OAH is the largest of three Executive Branch Courts with over sixty full-time equivalents located in St. Paul and Duluth. OAH, with 30 judges, is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court with 32 judges.

OAH has exclusive, trial-level jurisdiction over 200 unique areas of administrative law and workers’ compensation. This means the decisions of OAH are appealable to higher-level appellate courts (Minnesota Court of Appeals, Minnesota Supreme Court, and Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Court of Appeals) and not at trial-level district courts.

OAH is seeking energetic, responsive, and respected attorneys to advise judges in contested matters before the court. Classification as a Staff Attorney 1, 2, or 3, will be determined based on experience.

Core responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Provide legal analysis and opinion.
• Independently prepare drafts of interim orders, medical summaries and final Findings and Orders and other final decisions.
• Serve as a point of contact for attorneys and pro se parties seeking answers to procedural questions.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSTING: Applicants MUST

All documents required MUST be received no later than the close of this posting.

This is a hybrid work opportunity; employees work a minimum of four (4) days in the office per pay period (every 2 weeks).

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered at the Staff Attorney 2 level, applicants must have 3 (three) or more years of experience or equivalent.

To be considered at the Staff Attorney 3 level, applicants must have 5 (five) or more years of experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Office of Administrative Hearings that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Court Records Check

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Jill Melzarek at jill.s.melzarek@state.mn.us or 651-361-7834.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jill Melzarek at jill.s.melzarek@state.mn.us.

About the Office of Administrative Hearings

The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is an energetic, responsive, and respected service provider to Minnesotans, state and local governments, and the workers’ compensation system. OAH is the largest of three Executive Branch Courts with over sixty full-time equivalents located in St. Paul and Duluth. OAH, with 30 judges, is comparable in size to the Ramsey County District Court with 32 judges. OAH serves over 250 state agencies and local units of government by hearing and adjudicating matters involving over 200 unique areas of law. Each year, 10,000 new workers' compensation cases are filed at OAH, involving 7,500 workers and their employers, insurers, and medical providers.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.