Assistant Attorney General Tort Public Utilities

Assistant Attorney General – Employment, Tort, & Public Utilities Commission

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants

• Date Posted: 1/15/2026
• Closing Date: 1/29/2026
• S1 Salary Range: $38.55 – $62.26 / hourly; $80,492 – $129,998 / annually
• 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

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 2025, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota for five years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.

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).

• 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.

• 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

Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State’s official application and hiring site. The Final date to receive applications is Thursday, January 29, 2026.

1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers
; 2. Apply for posting number 91458
; 3. Direct Link

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 ate.mn.us or .

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