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

Job Class: Staff Attorney 1, 2, 3 (Attorney General's Office)

Agency: Attorney General's Office

+ **Job ID** : 91458

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, hybrid

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Regular

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 01/15/2026

+ **Closing Date** : 01/29/2026

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Attorney General's Office

+ **Division/Unit** : Attorney Gen. / Employment, Tort & PUC Division

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **S1 (Attorney General's Office)Salary Range:** $38.55 - $62.26 / hourly; $80,492 - $129,998 / 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 Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to join its Employment, Torts, and Public Utilities Division. The attorney’s primary responsibility will be providing legal counsel and representation to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (“MPUC”). This position presents a unique opportunity to provide direct legal counsel to the MPUC and regularly engage in meaningful appellate work. The Attorney General’s Office seeks an experienced attorney to join its Employment, Torts, and Public Utilities Division. The attorney’s primary responsibility will be providing legal counsel and representation to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (“MPUC”). This position presents a unique opportunity to provide direct legal counsel to the MPUC and regularly engage in meaningful appellate work.

One of the roles of the Employment, Torts, and Public Utilities Division is to provide legal counsel to the MPUC. This includes providing legal advice to the MPUC at its regularly scheduled agenda meetings regarding utility, energy, and telecom matters, as well as handling appeals arising out of the MPUC’s decisions. For appeals, the attorney will be responsible for briefing and arguing their cases in front of Minnesota’s appellate courts. The attorney will also defend claims against the MPUC in state and federal court. Although rare for this position, cases can be venued anywhere in the state, so 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

+ An interest in handling utility, energy, and telecom cases on behalf of the MPUC

+ Outstanding writing, research, and oral communication/advocacy skills **(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 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

+ Appellate clerkship

+ At least three years of experience practicing law (a judicial clerkship can count as one year)

+ At least three years of experience in regulatory utility matters

+ Experience handling appellate work and appearing before appellate courts

+ A business, finance, economics, or accounting degree or relevant experience in regulatory or financial matters

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.