Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants
Date Posted: 6/10/2025
Closing Date: 6/24/2025
Legal Assistant 9 Salary Range: $34.00 - $63.22/hourly; $71,000 ā $132,000 annually
Job Summary
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 Minnesotaās largest
public law offices and as of 2025, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota
for four years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.
The Office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Support Supervisor in the Government Support
Division.
A successful candidate in this position will be able to:
telework).
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is
the Stateās official application and hiring site. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, June
24, 2025.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Brooke Seekins at
[email protected] or (651) 300-7025
Why Work For Us
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+
community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the
work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age,
sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a
local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with
the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at (651) 259-
3637 or email [email protected] and let us know the support you need.
Date Posted: 6/10/2025
Closing Date: 6/24/2025
Legal Assistant 9 Salary Range: $34.00 - $63.22/hourly; $71,000 ā $132,000 annually
Job Summary
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 Minnesotaās largest
public law offices and as of 2025, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota
for four years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.
The Office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Support Supervisor in the Government Support
Division.
A successful candidate in this position will be able to:
- Understand the Minnesota AFSCME Council 5, AFLāCIO, AGO policies and the AGO Office
- Supervise legal administrative staff including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and
- Monitor individual and team workloads, redistribute tasks as needed to maintain efficiency and
- Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork across the support staff
- Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the building staff, maintenance and
- Provide regular coaching, feedback, and conflict resolution to support team development and
- Oversee quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to
- Conduct weekly check-ins with support staff to review progress, address bottlenecks, and adjust
- Lead triage and reassignment efforts during trial prep, audits, or urgent filings.
- Implement and maintain standardized procedures to improve efficiency across legal administrative
- Serve as a liaison between attorneys, support staff and other departments to address
- Maintain records related to staff performance, schedules, attendance, and administrative
- Document Standard Operating Procedures
- Track and report on workflow trends, performance indicators, and operational
- Ensure compliance with legal and office policies including confidentiality, records retention,
- Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training opportunities for legal support
- Identify skills gaps and organize cross training or refresher sessions as appropriate
telework).
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 5 years of administrative experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or
- Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with senior leaders,
- Proven ability to make sound, informed decisions, handle sensitive information with discretion,
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate or bachelorās degree
- Legal Administrative certificate
- Previous experience supervising employees covered by a bargaining unit
- Experience supporting attorneys
Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is
the Stateās official application and hiring site. The deadline for applications is Tuesday, June
24, 2025.
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers;
- Apply for posting number 86731
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Brooke Seekins at
[email protected] or (651) 300-7025
Why Work For Us
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+
community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the
work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age,
sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a
local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with
disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with
the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at (651) 259-
3637 or email [email protected] and let us know the support you need.