Attorney 2

Job Description

**Job Details**
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**Job Class: Attorney 2**

**Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources**

* **Job ID**: 85688
* **Location**: St. Paul, New Ulm, Bemidji, or Grand Rapids
* **Telework Eligible**: Yes
* **Full/Part Time**: Full-time
* **Regular/Temporary**: Regular
* **Who May Apply**: Open to all qualified job seekers
* **Date Posted**: 05/02/2025
* **Closing Date**: 05/22/2025
* **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit**: Department of Natural Resources
* **Division/Unit**: DNR Lands and Minerals
* **Work Shift/Work Hours**: Shift
* **Days of Work**: Monday – Friday
* **Travel Required**: Yes, Occasional
* **Salary Range:** $37.98 – $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 – $117,972 / annually
* **Classified Status**: Classified
* **Bargaining Unit/Union**: 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
* Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

### **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.

**Job Summary**
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Lands and Minerals Division is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Attorney 2 position.

The selected candidate will have the option to report to one of the following locations: St. Paul, New Ulm, Bemidji, Grand Rapids, MN. The specific location will be agreed upon at time of selection.

This position is responsible for assisting in managing legal issues assigned by the Division of Lands and Minerals Director, Assistant Director, or Legal Unit Supervisor. This position will assist with ethical, responsive, and effective legal expertise and services to the Division of Lands and Mineral and assists with agency-wide legal expertise and services in the areas in the areas of real estate and minerals law.

Responsibilities include:

* Legal advice in the land acquisition process, including performing title opinions, resolving title issues, reviewing surveys, and drafting legal real estate documents.
* Legal advice and assistance on regional real estate documents and issues, including leases, utility licenses, easements, trespass issues, boundary disputes, and school trust lands issues.
* Legal counsel on land exchanges, sales, quiet title actions, Torrens proceedings, and condemnation actions.
* Assists with the public sale of mineral and industrial mineral leases, the development of lease terms and conditions, and the issuance of mineral and industrial mineral leases through negotiation or public sale.
* Researches and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, and court cases to advise and direct the agency to ensure that programs and policies are administered in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

**Qualifications**
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### **Minimum Qualifications**

* Must have Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
* Current licensure in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
* Three (3) years of professional experience in the practice of law including two years of legal practice in the area of real estate law.
* Demonstrated human relations and communication skills, effective writing, listening, persuasion and ability to develop consensus among diverse interests in an objective and fair manner.
* Problem solving skills sufficient to define, understand, analyze, prioritize, and recommend solutions to complex problems related to operations, policy, and program priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of clientele, both internal and external to the Division and Department.
* Ability to produce written products that are thorough in content and professional in appearance.

### **Preferred Qualifications**

* Demonstrated experience in the areas of leasing, land acquisition, easements, conservation easements, title, survey review, and boundary and access issues.
* Experience representing a government entity in land transactions.

### **Additional Requirements**

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

* Conflict of Interest Review
* Criminal History Check
* Education Verification
* Employment Reference / Records Check
* License / Certification Verification

**Application Details**
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### **How to Apply**

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

### **Contact**

If you have questions about this position, contact Jill Schlick Nguyen at jill.nguyen@state.mn.us or 651-259-5395.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with the application process, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us. 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 Rebecca McMillen at rebecca.mcmillen@state.mn.us.

#### **Working together to improve the state we love.**

What do Minnesota’s State employees have in common?

* A sense of purpose in their work
* Connection with their coworkers and communities
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth

#### **Benefits**

As an employee, you’ll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

#### **Your benefits may include:**

* 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

#### **Support to help you reach your career goals:**

* 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

**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.

**EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS**

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

**APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES**

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.