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Assistant Attorney General - Public Safety Division

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 16h ago

Working Title: Assistant Attorney General - Public Safety Division

Job Class: S1 (Attorney General's Office)

Agency: Attorney General's Office

Job ID : 89260

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/30/2025

Closing Date : 10/13/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Attorney General's Office / Attorney General-Excluded Oth

Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / Public Safety Sup

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

S1 (Attorney General's Office)Salary Range: $36.40 - $57.47 / hourly; $76,003 - $119,997 / annually

S2 (Attorney General's Office)Salary Range: $50.53 - $78.30 / hourly; $105,506 - $163,490 / annually

S3 (Attorney General's Office)Salary Range: $54.12 - $83.57 / hourly; $113,002 - $174,494 / annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

The Office is currently seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Safety Division of the Office. The Public Safety Division serves an important role within the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. Lawyers in the Public Safety Division represent the Commissioner of Public Safety on matters involving implied consent, revocations, forfeitures, and title matters; provide advice, counsel and representation to several boards; and respond to citizen inquiries. The work includes frequent court appearances including evidentiary hearings/trials in district court and before the Office of Administrative Hearings, appellate advocacy, and other civil litigation.

The successful applicant will be able to:

prepare matters for trial, including motions, witness preparation, and discovery;

appear in court remotely and in person;

draft post-hearing legal memorandum and appellate briefs;

manage a large and dynamic case load and discovery;

advise clients and boards;

respond to citizen inquiries

This position requires travel to counties throughout the state.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a law school accredited by the ABA and licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire

Outstanding writing, research, and oral communication/advocacy skills (writing sample is required with application submission)

Ability to:

travel to counties throughout the state

multitask by managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines

contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with clients and members of the public

Proven ability to work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment

Proven ability to show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic

IMPORTANT! All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages) in one document.

To be considered at the S2 level, candidates must have at least 6 years of directly related experience. To be considered at the S3 level, candidates must have at least 12 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Litigation experience, including district court clerkship

Appellate experience, including drafting briefs or appellate court clerkship

Experience using electronic files and case management tools

Physical Requirements

Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

Conflict of Interest Review

Criminal History Check

Education / License Verification

Employment Reference / Records Check

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