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Comp Attorney

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

17 employees hold this title in Employ & Economic Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $84,087, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $84,087
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$15,809$105,296+

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How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Comp Attorney is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Employ & Economic Development Department, the median of $84,087 ranks #2 of 2.

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Labor & Industry Department

$94,831 · 8

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Employees with this title

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Phillip Trobaugh

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2012-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Phillip Trobaugh is a Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bonnie Bennett

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2011-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bonnie Bennett is a Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Areti Georgopoulos

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$105,270

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $105,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,270
Hire date: 2005-08-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Areti Georgopoulos serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,270. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Ritter

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$103,807

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $103,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,807
Hire date: 2016-02-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Kelly Ritter serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,807. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Helgeson

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$100,739

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $100,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,739
Hire date: 2008-01-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Karen Helgeson serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $100,739. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Natalie Ratzlaff

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$100,739

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $100,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,739
Hire date: 2017-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Natalie Ratzlaff holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,739. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melannie Markham

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$100,739

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $100,739
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,739
Hire date: 1998-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melannie Markham holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $100,739. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Boggio

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$100,211

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $100,211
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,211
Hire date: 2017-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hannah Boggio works as a Comp Attorney for Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $100,211 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Leopold

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$84,087

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay: $84,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,087
Hire date: 2019-06-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Brian Leopold serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,087. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathryn Smith

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$79,556

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $79,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,556
Hire date: 2023-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathryn Smith is a Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $79,556. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Simafranca

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$60,298

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $56,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,026
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,298
Hire date: 2023-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ryan Simafranca holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,298. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Zugay

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$40,452

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $40,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,452
Hire date: 1998-11-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Dawn Zugay is a Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $40,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Skurka

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$20,149

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $20,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,149
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Jacob Skurka serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $20,149. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Durland

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$17,032

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $17,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,032
Hire date: 2010-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Leah Durland serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $17,032. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anamarie Kolden

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$17,032

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs
Base pay: $17,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,032
Hire date: 2001-04-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anamarie Kolden holds the role of Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $17,032. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Reynolds

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$15,809

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay: $15,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,809
Hire date: 2025-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Reynolds is a Comp Attorney at Employ & Economic Development Department within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $15,809. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Galazen

Comp Attorney/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$15,809

Sub-department: UI Legal Affairs 4th
Base pay: $15,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,809
Hire date: 1998-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Susan Galazen serves as a Comp Attorney within Ui Legal Affairs 4Th. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,809. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.