Assistant Attorney General – Criminal Appeals

Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted: 2/9/2023

Closing Date:
Priority given to those that apply by 02/24/2023. 05/30/2023 is the last day to apply.

S2 Salary Range: $83,094 annually - $122,809 annually

S3 Salary Range: $93,480 annually - $151,116 annually

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison — one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and recognized as a 2022 Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota and 2023 Top Workplace USA — 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 building an internal culture that supports that calling.

The Office is currently seeking an appellate attorney in our Criminal Division.

The Criminal Division prosecutes complex felony cases at the request of county attorneys throughout the State of Minnesota. Appellate attorneys handle felony appeals for counties throughout the State and the prosecutors and appellate attorneys often collaborate with each other on issues that arise in both kinds of cases. The Criminal Division employs paralegals to assist with the cases. The Criminal Division also has numerous prosecutors who handle criminal cases from the investigation stage through trial and may also appear in postconviction matters.

• Represent the prosecution in appeals of felony convictions in the Minnesota Court of Appeals and Supreme Court
• Appear at postconviction hearings in district courts statewide or the federal district court
• Train law enforcement and attorneys
• Serve as a resource for other divisions
• Contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with clients and members of the public
• Multitask by managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines
• Work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment

• Graduation from a law school accredited by the ABA and licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota
• Six (6) years of experience practicing criminal law as a prosecutor or defense attorney; and/or equivalent time in other legal areas as an appellate practitioner
• Ability to travel to counties across the State
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong research and analytical skills

Along with a cover letter, applicants must also submit a writing sample of up to 5 pages.

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

• Ten (10) years of experience practicing criminal law as a prosecutor or defense attorney; and/or equivalent time in other legal areas as an appellate practitioner
• Experience using electronic files and case management tools

Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State’s official application and hiring site. We may hire more than one candidate. The deadline for first applications is Friday, February 24, 2023. We will continue to accept applications through May 30, 2023 for consideration for future hires.k

IMPORTANT! Applicants must submit a writing sample of up to 5 pages with their cover letter.

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Jake Pleschourt schourtte.mn.us or .