NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Assistant Attorney General – Employment, Tort, & Public Utilities Commission
Saint Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$80K/yr - $174K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an experienced attorney to join the Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison's Employment, Torts, and Public Utilities Division. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide legal counsel and representation to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, including engaging in appellate work and handling legal matters related to utility, energy, and telecom issues.
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Responsibilities
Providing legal counsel and representation to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC)
Providing legal advice to the MPUC at its regularly scheduled agenda meetings regarding utility, energy, and telecom matters
Handling appeals arising out of the MPUC’s decisions
Briefing and arguing cases in front of Minnesota’s appellate courts
Defending claims against the MPUC in state and federal court
Managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines
Contributing positively to a team and interacting successfully with clients and members of the public
Qualification
Required
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
Ability to multitask by managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines
Ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with clients and members of the public
Ability to work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment
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
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
Benefits
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)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
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
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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