Managing Attorney

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota seeks a Managing Attorney to lead the Appellate Counsel & Training Office’s appellate representation program. You will oversee attorney workflow, assign cases by priority, and ensure robust legal analysis and standards across the team.

This role collaborates with the Training Director to provide statewide professional development for parent attorneys, with a bilingual differential available for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Current license in good standing to practice law in Minnesota.
• Three (3) years of experience representing clients as a practicing attorney in juvenile/family matters or appeals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (supervisor, lead worker, team lead, or leadership program).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the agency’s appellate representation program.
• Manage attorney workflow and assign cases based on priorities and workloads.
• Provide and oversee other attorneys' provision of legal analysis and promote effective processes and practice standards.
• Collaborate with the Training Director to provide professional development opportunities statewide.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

State license Minnesota

Job description

Working Title: Managing Attorney

Job Class: Staff Attorney Supervisor

Agency: Appellate Counsel & Training Office

• Job ID : 96562
• 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
• Division/Unit : Appellate Counsel & Training Office / Appellate Counsel & Training Supervisor
• 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/enterprise-talent-development/career-development/Enterprise-Leader-Competency-Definition-Guide.pdf) :

• 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.

It is the policy of the Office of Appellate Counsel and Training 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

Attorney licensing and disciplinary record check

Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 [e-mail]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.