Legal Administrative Assistant

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and eligible bidders simultaneously

Date Posted : 10 / 1 / 2025

Closing Date : 10 / 15 / 2025

Position Salary Range : $24.12 - $32.54 / hourly; $50,363 - $67,944 / 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 Minnesota's largest public law offices and as of 2025, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota five years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.

The Office of the Minnesota Attorney General is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant (Legal Secretary) in the Health and Teacher Licensing Division in our Town Square Tower office location. Specifically, this position will support attorneys, paralegals, and investigators as directed by the supervisor.

The work includes but is not limited to preparing legal documents and briefs, efiling, filing, serving legal documents, opening and closing files, retaining records, and transcribing documents.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office and telework) after successful completion of onboarding and training.

Minimum Qualifications

Legal administrative assistant experience or training that demonstrates the following skills and abilities :

• Skill in :

Using legal terminology and procedures sufficient to draft documents and correspondence

Create, file, retrieve, and destroy electronic records according to retention data schedules

Preferred Qualifications

Locate, identify, and correct data entry errors

How to Apply

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Grace Cabrera at grace.cabrera@ag.state.mn.us or 651-757-1280.

Why Work For Us

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include :

Fertility care, including IVF

Support to help you reach your career goals :

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work / life support :

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union / collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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 careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

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