Appeals Court Attorney

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/31/2026
• Closing Date: 02/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota Tax Court
• Division/Unit:
  Tax Court / Tax Court Operations
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, up to 5%.
• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 219 - Unrepresented Employee Plan
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

Working Title:
Appeals Court Attorney

Job Class:
Appeals Court Attorney

Agency:
Tax Court

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/31/2026
• Closing Date: 02/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Minnesota Tax Court
• Division/Unit:
  Tax Court / Tax Court Operations
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, up to 5%.
• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 219 - Unrepresented Employee Plan
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Minnesota Tax Court is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time paid Appeals Court Attorney/Law Clerk.

Under general supervision by a tax court judge, contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Minnesota Tax Court by performing professional legal research and other related clerical and administrative tasks in the preparation of memoranda, opinions and orders for tax court judges concerning the cases before them. This includes drafting legal opinions, attending oral arguments and conferences, reading transcripts and memoranda, researching the law, summarizing facts, and analyzing legal issues;

performing courtroom and scheduling duties as assigned; operating technology during remote hearings; maintaining confidentiality; and other duties as assigned.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework agreement, onsite attendance will be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.



Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school upon first day of employment.
• Demonstrated legal writing and research skills, including use of Westlaw.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with legal concepts and the meaning and significance of various types of legal documents, such as contracts.
• Demonstrated experience drafting clear, concise, and accurate legal documents.

Minimum qualifications assessed at interview:

• Organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work on several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships while representing the court in a respectable manner.
• Ability to operate technology allowing hearings or trials to be conducted remotely, when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework and/or work experience in individual and business taxation.
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of computer software applications, such as electronic mail and calendaring systems, Windows Operating System, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Trial experience (including clinical experience in a trial setting).

Physical Requirements

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