Assistant Attorney General – Health and Teacher Licensing

Assistant Attorney General – Health and Teacher Licensing

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted: 2/4/2026

Closing Date: 2/18/2026

S1 Salary Range: $38.55 – $62.26 / hourly; $80,492 – $129,998 / annually

S2 Salary Range: $50.53 – $78.30 / hourly; $105,506 – $163,490 / annually

S3 Salary Range: $54.12 – $83.57 / hourly; $113,002 – $174,494 / annually

* Priority consideration may be given to those that apply early; interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date.

* The Office will host a virtual informational session on February 12, 2025, featuring a panel and Q&A with attorneys and leaders from the Health and Teacher Licensing Division. Please see this link to register:
Teams Webinar.

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 for five years in a row and Top Workplace USA for four years in a row.

The Office is seeking a highly capable individual with the skills and drive to work on behalf of the public in improving the quality of healthcare and education for all Minnesotans by providing legal representation to the State’s health-related licensing boards and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (“PELSB”) in their resolution of complaints alleging misconduct by healthcare providers and educators.

The Office’s Health and Teacher Licensing Division represents Minnesota’s 16 health-related licensing boards and PELSB in litigation and administrative actions related to the boards’ licensure and regulatory oversight of healthcare providers and educators. Key functions of this position include 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.

Attorneys are 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly committed team that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and telework).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
  • multitask by managing a high-volume caseload and meeting deadlines
  • contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with colleagues, clients, counsel, judges, and members of the public
  • work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment

IMPORTANT! All applicants must prepare two documents to upload and submit with their application:
1) Resume; and
2) A cover letter with a writing sample (of up to ten pages) in one document.

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,…