Child Support Staff Attorney / Staff Attorney 1

Child Support Staff Attorney / Staff Attorney 1

Job Class: Staff Attorney 1

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/25/25. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

Telework (within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

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.

This professional position provides critical support to the Child Support Division (Division) management team in managing and coordinating the state supervision of the Minnesota Child Support Program. Under the oversight of the General Counsel's Office, this position provides professional legal advice to Division management and staff.

The Policy & Planning team develops and communicates program policy, coordinates the Division's legislative activities, and builds and maintains relationships with the child support professional community. Team members are responsible for researching and analyzing child support policy and law; maintaining the Child Support State Plan; responding to data requests and developing and enforcing record retention policies. The team is also responsible for coordinating with other program divisions within the Children and Family Services Administration, other state agencies, and partners and stakeholders. Additionally, the team works closely with MN.IT at the Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) on automation of policy and with other divisions across the Department as needed.

As a recognized subject matter expert, this position is responsible for providing legal support on issues related to the federal and state child support program with both internal and external audiences. Responsibilities include:

• Provide legal support to the Division.
• Assist with policy development and implementation.
• Assist with the coordination of the Division's legislative activities.
• Act as a liaison between the Division and child support community stakeholders, including the legal community

Minimum Qualifications:

• JD degree from an ABA accredited law school;
• Current license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota;
• At least 1 year experience as a practicing attorney in child support, or related area of law; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience conducting legal research, writing and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with other state agencies; the Legislature, the legal professional community, advocacy groups, and the public.
• Knowledge of and previous experience working with the child support state statutes and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience planning and delivering complex legal information to non-legal audiences.
• Experience in data privacy and/or public procurement, grant agreements, and contract law.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements:

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check
• Criminal Background check
• Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.

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 careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.