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Assistant Attorney General - Employment, Tort & Public Utilities Commission

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 47min ago

Working Title: Assistant Attorney General - Employment, Tort & Public Utilities Commission

Job Class: Staff Attorney 2 or 3 (Attorney General's Office)

Agency: Attorney General's Office

Job ID : 96486

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes, hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/20/2026

Closing Date : 09/03/2026

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

Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / ETP Sup

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes

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

*Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

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 Employment, Tort, & Public Utilities (ETP) Division of the Solicitor General's Section.

Attorneys in the ETP Division defend the State and its agencies, officers, and employees from tort and employment claims. ETP Division attorneys also handle other complex civil matters such as defending challenges to the constitutionality of statutes. The attorney we seek to hire will have responsibility for a set of assigned cases and charges, which the attorney will handle from the initial Answer or Rule 12 motion, through discovery, dispositive motion practice, mediation, trial, and appeal. Mentorship and training are available through formal and informal channels. Because cases can be venued anywhere in the state, periodic travel throughout Minnesota may be required.

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 actively licensed in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota

At least ten years of civil litigation experience (judicial clerkships can qualify for up to two years)

An interest in handling tort and employment cases on behalf of the State before administrative tribunals, district courts, and the appellate courts

Desire and interest in litigating autonomously and making strategic legal decisions as lead counsel on a diverse caseload

Outstanding oral and written communication skills (a writing sample of up to five pages 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

work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment

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 S3 level, candidates must have at least 12 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A judicial clerkship

Complex civil litigation experience including use of a document review tool, such as Everlaw, Relativity, etc.

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

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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