Managing Attorney

Location: Saint-Paul

Job

Location:

St. Paul
Telework Eligible:
Yes up to 50%
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited
Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 09/8/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
Appellate Counsel & Training Office / - MMA
Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday

Travel Required:

Yes-up to 25%
Salary Range: $48.44 - $69.21 / hourly; $101,142 - $144,510 / annually-with a bilingual language differential available to eligible employees
Classified Status:
Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association
FLSA Status:
Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
No
The work you'll do is more than just a job.  At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Office of Appellate Counsel and Training (OACT) seeks to hire a Staff Attorney Supervisor/Managing Appellate Attorney.
This position exists to help develop, implement, and monitor the agency’s appellate representation program and to ensure its compliance with applicable laws. It will manage attorney workflow, assign cases based on priorities and workloads, provide, and oversee other attorneys’ provision of, legal analysis, recommend effective processes and practice standards for the appellate representation program, and work in collaboration with the Training Director to provide professional development opportunities for parent attorneys statewide.
This is a Statutory Unclassified position which means that the incumbent serves at the will of the OACT’s Head Appellate Counsel for an unlimited period of time. A bilingual language differential is available to eligible individuals.
All OACT leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model:
Leading Self
Leading Others
Leading the Organization
Leading Outside the Organization
Getting Work Done

Minimum Qualifications   Juris Doctorate (JD)
Current license in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota
Three (3) years of experience representing clients as a practicing attorney in juvenile/family matters or appeals proceedings
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task
Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI), or comparable leadership program

Preferred Qualifications   Demonstrated experience representing parents in juvenile protection appeals
Experience planning, organizing, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on program objectives
Experience working in Minnesota state government or another government environment with legislative, policy, or public-facing responsibilities
Knowledge, experience, and thorough understanding of the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), and the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act (MAAFPCWDA)

Physical Requirements  This is a sedentary position. Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and laptops or accounting boxes. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.
Additional Requirements  Please answer and attach the following questions to your…