Minnesota / Human Services Department / Staff Attorney 3

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Staff Attorney 3

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

19 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $125,350, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $2.3M
Role median: $125,350
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$60,403$154,769+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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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This role across Minnesota

Staff Attorney 3 is held in 20 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $125,350 ranks #9 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Minnesota IT Services

$132,531 · 1

Revenue Department

$131,915 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$130,347 · 1

Commerce Department

$130,347 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$130,285 · 3

MN Management & Budget

$128,807 · 2

Office of Higher Education

$126,678 · 1

Natural Resources Department

$125,380 · 3

Health Department

$122,397 · 8

Public Safety Department

$121,456 · 5

Children Youth & Families Department

$119,889 · 4

Cannabis Management Office

$118,837 · 1

Median total compensation for the Staff Attorney 3 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Staff Attorney beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 7 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $106,634 ranks #3 of 7. See Staff Attorney across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

$174,677 · 11

$111,519 · 196

$57,177 · 16

$24,226 · 66

$19,743 · 20

$10,084 · 10

Median total compensation for comparable Staff Attorneyroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Nicole Kralik

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$166,819

Sub-department: OPR GCO Sr Assoc Gen Counsel
Base pay: $162,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,940
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $166,819
Hire date: 2001-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicole Kralik holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Operator Gco Senior Associate General Counsel. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $166,819. They are represented by Confidential.

Paul Ziezulewicz

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$133,347

Sub-department: OPR Legal Mgmt Office Deputy
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,347
Hire date: 2012-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Ziezulewicz works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Operator Legal Management Office Deputy. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $133,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Marisela Cantu

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: Office of Privacy Official
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 1993-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marisela Cantu works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Office of Privacy Official. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. Marisela earned $131,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Leonard

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 2017-05-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Leonard is a Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $131,347. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Steenhoek

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 2013-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Steenhoek works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $131,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Ellis

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$131,347

Sub-department: CO GCO HCA,CS & CC Legal Team
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $131,347
Hire date: 2009-01-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Derek Ellis holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Co Gco Hca,Cs & Cc Legal Team. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $131,347. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Debra Schumacher

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$130,347

Sub-department: Legal Mgt Admin Law Staff
Base pay: $130,347
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,347
Hire date: 1996-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Debra Schumacher works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Legal Management Administrative Law Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Debra earned $130,347 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Slator

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$129,965

Sub-department: Legal Mgt Admin Law Staff
Base pay: $129,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,965
Hire date: 1984-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kevin Slator holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Legal Management Administrative Law Staff. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $129,965. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kofi Montzka

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$125,365

Sub-department: OIG Licensing Attorneys
Base pay: $125,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,365
Hire date: 2015-09-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Kofi Montzka serves as a Staff Attorney 3 within Oig Licensing Attorneys. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $125,365. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Frances Standing

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$125,350

Sub-department: OIG Licensing Attorneys
Base pay: $125,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,350
Hire date: 2002-10-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Frances Standing holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Oig Licensing Attorneys. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $125,350. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Tabbert

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$124,239

Sub-department: OPR Legal Mgmt Office Deputy
Base pay: $121,239
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,239
Hire date: 2016-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leah Tabbert is a Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Operator Legal Management Office Deputy. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $124,239. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jill Johnson Sholts

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$119,199

Sub-department: Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs
Base pay: $119,199
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,199
Hire date: 1998-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Jill Johnson Sholts serves as a Staff Attorney 3 within Gco-Co Hca,Ads,Bhhdhhs. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $119,199. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacqlyn Warner

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,783

Sub-department: OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Group IV
Base pay: $118,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,783
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacqlyn Warner holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Bkgrnd Studies Group IV. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,783. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Martinson

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$118,783

Sub-department: OIG LS Bkgrnd Studies Group IV
Base pay: $118,783
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,783
Hire date: 2013-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Martinson holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Oig Ls Bkgrnd Studies Group IV. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $118,783. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Courcy

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$117,868

Sub-department: Operator Gco-Dct Mhsats/Fs
Base pay: $114,868
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,868
Hire date: 2012-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Courcy works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Operator Gco-Dct Mhsats/Fs. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $117,868 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Alexandra Mcdonough

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$116,677

Sub-department: CO GCO HCA,CS & CC Legal Team
Base pay: $116,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,677
Hire date: 2010-10-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexandra Mcdonough works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Co Gco Hca,Cs & Cc Legal Team. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Alexandra earned $116,677 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Vanessa Vogl

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$110,153

Sub-department: Legal Mgt Admin Law Staff
Base pay: $109,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,153
Hire date: 2009-11-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Vanessa Vogl holds the role of Staff Attorney 3 at Human Services Department within Legal Management Administrative Law Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $110,153. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alyssa George

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$95,872

Sub-department: OIG Fraud SIRS Legal Team
Base pay: $94,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,872
Hire date: 2021-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alyssa George works as a Staff Attorney 3 for Human Services Department within Oig Fraud Sirs Legal Team. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Alyssa earned $95,872 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gail Feichtinger

Staff Attorney 3/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$60,403

Sub-department: OPR Legal Mgmt Office Deputy
Base pay: $59,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,403
Hire date: 1991-11-18
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 22
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.45
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Gail Feichtinger serves as a Staff Attorney 3 within Operator Legal Management Office Deputy. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working part-time, 0.45 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,403. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.