Closing Date: 3rd September, 2026
Description:
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicantsDate Posted: 8/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026
S2 Salary Range: $50.53 - $78.30 / hourly; $105,506 - $163,490 / annually
S3 Salary Range: $54.12 - $83.57 / hourly: $113,002 - $174,494 / annually
Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date
Job Summary:
The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota's largest public law offices and as of 2026, has been recognized as a Top Workplace Minnesota six years in a row and Top Workplace USA five years in a row.
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, employment, and complex civil cases on behalf of the State before administrative tribunals, district courts, and in 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
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.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State's official application and hiring site. The deadline for applications is Thursday, September 3, 2026.
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers;
- Apply for posting number 96486
- Direct Link (https://careers.mn.gov/psp/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=96486&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG)
Do not forget to upload: 1) Resume; and 2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to five pages).
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact K.C. Moua at kc.moua@ag.state.mn.us or (651) 757-1279.
Why Work For Us:
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Benefits:
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify; for more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
- Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.