BCA Staff Attorney Staff Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This position provides legal research, analysis, counsel, and assistance to the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension leadership and staff. This position will provide support to the Predatory Offender Registration Unit, which oversees the Minnesota Predatory Offender Registry. The unit is responsible for the day-to‑day maintenance of the registry, including registration of offenders, upkeep of annual verification forms, and monitoring of registration compliance.

In conjunction with the unit supervisor, the incumbent will advise unit staff on applicable laws, make legal decisions on registration requirements, and develop policies and procedures. Examples of legal decision making in this position include determining whether an offense requires registration and the extent to which registry data may be shared and with whom. The incumbent acts as a liaison to DPS General Counsel and counterparts within the Office of Minnesota Attorney General, as well as legal counterparts from other entities.

This position will join a team of attorneys responsible for creating the vision for the legal direction at the BCA and will be part of important work impacting people’s lives and public safety.

As needed and assigned, the incumbent’s focus may be directed to other divisions within the BCA, providing targeted counsel and assistance to meet with those divisions’ needs. In addition, rendering advisory legal analysis and opinions to agency staff, the incumbent’s duties may also include:

• Review, drafting, and other assistance with BCA contracts; agreements; and policies and procedures
• Assistance with legislative affairs
• Litigation management
• Legal analysis and assistance with requests under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
• Creation and delivery of training to BCA staff and external stakeholder entities
• Other duties as assigned

This position will be onsite but may become eligible to telework eligible up to two (2) days per week after completion of a probationary period.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E‑Verify.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of Minnesota criminal justice system.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including other counsel, senior leadership, and agency partners.
• Ability to effectively communicate legal decision‑making and explain the basis for the decision.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Minnesota's predatory offender laws and registration requirements.
2. Experience determining and advising on the impact of proposed or adopted changes in state or federal statutes, rules or regulations that impact the agency.
3. Experience working with the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office and/or State government agencies.
4. Ability to produce legal advice products that are understandable to a non‑legal audience.
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