JOB DETAILS

• Full time, exempt
• Location: St. Paul, Minn., office with frequent travel throughout Minnesota

BENEFITS

Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension and optional Section 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Group health and dental insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility: MCIT employees may qualify for this federal program to forgive student loan debt
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Optional employee-paid life and vision insurance
• Free off-street parking provided

JOB DESCRIPTION

The staff counsel is key to helping MCIT carry out its mission of providing cost-effective coverage with comprehensive and quality risk management services to its members by assisting members in reducing their property, liability and workers’ compensation claims.

MCIT is a joint powers government entity made up of Minnesota counties and associated public entities that pool resources to provide property, liability and workers’ compensation coverage to members. MCIT offers a collaborative work environment, excellent benefits and a pension plan.

Core Responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the executive director, staff counsel:

• Serves as a legal resource for MCIT staff
• Provides risk management advice to members as needed
• Conducts legal research on claims, risk management, loss control and other issues; and provides written and oral reports as needed
• Writes articles and resources for MCIT publications
• Participates in risk management and loss control meetings as a resource, speaker or discussion leader
• Researches and develops an understanding of Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and records retention requirements for local entities and the organization
• Develops, delivers and coordinates training sessions to audiences of various sizes as needed
• Monitors and researches proposed legislation pertinent to MCIT
• Reviews and drafts routine contracts and agreements consistent with MCIT contract guidelines

Required Qualifications

• Law Degree
• Licensed as an attorney and authorized to practice law in the State of Minnesota
• Minimum of three years of experience in law, government, service organizations or the insurance industry
• Possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle driver’s license
• Access to a reliable vehicle

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working as legal counsel for or with federal, state or local government
• Familiarity with the principles of Minnesota municipal law, federal civil rights law, employment-related laws and/or Minnesota workers’ compensation law
• Experience with public speaking, developing presentations and conducting trainings

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working as legal counsel for or with county government or a government joint risk sharing pool

Download the staff counsel position description  for a full list of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

APPLY NOW

• All applicants must:
  • Complete an online employment application
  • Provide a cover letter and résumé. The cover letter must identify how the applicant’s experience and abilities align with the position description. Résumés without applications and cover letters will not be accepted.
• Applicants selected for interview may be asked to provide a writing sample.
• Application deadline:
  • Open until Sept. 23, 2022, unless filled earlier.
  • Submission deadline for first review: Aug. 12, 2022.
• Applicants who want to claim veterans preference must complete the Veterans Preference Claim form.

Direct questions to Linda Podritz at lpodritz@mcit.org or 651.209.6400.

MCIT is an equal opportunity employer.