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NEOGOV · 4 hours ago

Assistant Attorney General – Health and Teacher Licensing

NEOGOV is seeking a highly capable individual to join the Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison, which is committed to improving the quality of healthcare and education for all Minnesotans. The role involves providing legal representation to the State’s health-related licensing boards and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board in various legal matters.

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Responsibilities

Providing legal representation to the boards at meetings and disciplinary conferences, in contested cases at the Court of Administrative Hearings, and in matters in district and appellate courts
Responsible for all phases of administrative actions and civil litigation, including coordinating investigations, preparing and filing pleadings and briefs, appearing at hearings, engaging in negotiations and settlement conferences, trying cases at the Court of Administrative Hearings and in district court, and handling appeals
Cases attorneys handle may involve allegations of substandard practice, unprofessional or unethical conduct, fraudulent or abusive billing, improper prescribing of controlled substances, sexual misconduct, and violation of professional boundaries

Qualification

Licensed to practice lawLitigation experienceResearch skillsMultitaskingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Graduation from a law school accredited by the ABA and actively licensed in good standing to practice law in the State of Minnesota
Interest in handling cases on behalf of the State's health-related licensing boards and PELSB before administrative courts, district courts, and appellate courts
Excellent research skills, and written and oral communication skills (a cover letter with a writing sample is required with application submission)
Proven ability to litigate independently and make strategic decisions as lead counsel on a diverse caseload
Proven ability to multitask by managing a high-volume caseload and meeting deadlines
Proven ability to contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with colleagues, clients, counsel, judges, and members of the public
Proven 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

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

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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