Overview
Jr. Criminal Defense Attorney – Spanish Bilingual Required Jobs in Oakland, CA at Torres and Caraves Law
Job Details
Working Title: Senior Associate General Counsel
Job Class: Staff Attorney 3
Agency: Housing Finance Agency
Job ID: 83631
Location: St. Paul
Telework Eligible: Yes, with intermittent trips to the office and other work locations. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or in a state bordering Minnesota.
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 01/27/2025
Closing Date: 02/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Housing Finance Agency / Housing Finance-MAPE
Division/Unit: Human Resources Processing / Legal
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $42.31 – $62.75 / hourly; $88,343 – $131,022 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 – MAPE
FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
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.
Job Summary
Minnesota Housing is hiring! We’re a mission-focused financial institution looking for an innovative Senior Associate General Counsel to provide Minnesota Housing with legal advice and guidance. This position will primarily focus on supporting Minnesota Housing’s Housing Stability and Multifamily divisions. The Housing Stability division focuses on preventing and ending homelessness and works to ensure all Minnesotans are in stable housing of their choice. The Multifamily division furthers affordable housing in Minnesota by providing loan and grant funding to a variety of housing development and capital program funding options for rental properties throughout Minnesota.
Essential Job Duties
Provide legal advice to the Housing Stability division regarding compliance with federal and state laws related to funding for supportive housing, supportive services, request for proposals, and contracting.
Provide legal advice regarding Multifamily programs that must comply with federal statutes and regulations, including by identifying issues related to compliance with Agency program and state statutory and regulatory requirements, and the updating and review of loan and financing documentation.
Provide legal advice to regarding Housing Stability and Multifamily grantmaking programs, including compliance with federal and state statutes and rules, compliance with Agency policies, and overall legal sufficiency of proposed actions, including review of relevant documentation.
Provide direct advice to Agency leadership and routinely handle legal issues that are complex, novel and/or require an understanding of how multiple areas of legal practice interact.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience. At least 1 year of legal experience in housing stability, supportive housing, affordable housing, real estate, grants, contracts, or other legal areas relevant to the position (please provide an explanation in your cover letter regarding how your experience is related to this position if not in one of the listed topics).
Law degree from an accredited law school.
Member of the Minnesota state bar or, if a member of another state bar, plan to be admitted to the Minnesota state bar within one year of hire.
Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills to ensure that the Agency is receiving high-quality legal advice, particularly when there are complicated issues and grey areas in the law that require significant analysis to effectively evaluate risk.
Ability to understand and explain federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and programs.
Ability to provide advice and engage in strategic leadership on matters that impact assigned practice areas.
Highly developed oral communications skills, including persuasion, presentation, problem-solving and trust building, and the ability to develop successful working relationships with management, employees and outside organizations and outside counsel.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with peers leadership and to work within the Agency and among other agencies and organizations to identify issues and resolve problems.
Demonstrated commitment to equity.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference for experience with, or demonstrated interested in, federal programs – such as the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF).
Experience in the area of affordable housing.
Experience developing legal approaches to address inequities
Physical Requirements
Requires moving office items such as file folders and small office tools.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Reference Checks.
Job related background checks.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
Application Details
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 [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Human Resources at [email protected]
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 Human Resources at [email protected].
About Housing Finance Agency
At Minnesota Housing, we know that affordable housing is an essential part of Minnesota’s infrastructure. When you work here, you’re helping to build stronger communities. We have a national reputation as one of the finest housing finance agencies in the country.
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
Student Loan Reimbursement (pilot program)
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 [email protected] and let us know the support you need.
Title: Jr. Criminal Defense Attorney – Spanish Bilingual Required
Company: Torres and Caraves Law
Location: Oakland, CA
