Legal Administrative Support Supervisor
Government Support Division

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 – $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 Minnesota’s 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, AFL‐CIO, AGO policies and the AGO Office Manual
• Supervise legal administrative staff including hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management
• Monitor individual and team workloads, redistribute tasks as needed to maintain efficiency and meet deadlines.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and teamwork across the support staff team.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with the building staff, maintenance and security teams.
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and conflict resolution to support team development and morale.
• Oversee quality control procedures to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to deadlines.
• Conduct weekly check-ins with support staff to review progress, address bottlenecks, and adjust priorities in real time based on attorney feedback and workload.
• Lead triage and reassignment efforts during trial prep, audits, or urgent filings.
• Implement and maintain standardized procedures to improve efficiency across legal administrative functions
• Serve as a liaison between attorneys, support staff and other departments to address administrative needs
• Maintain records related to staff performance, schedules, attendance, and administrative performance metrics
• Document Standard Operating Procedures
• Track and report on workflow trends, performance indicators, and operational challenges to Office Managers and Operations Manager
• Ensure compliance with legal and office policies including confidentiality, records retention, and ethical guidelines
• Design and deliver onboarding and ongoing training opportunities for legal support staff
• Identify skills gaps and organize cross training or refresher sessions as appropriate

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of in-office work and 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 leadership role involving assigning work, training staff, and managing performance
• Ability to collaborate and interact effectively and professionally with senior leaders, colleagues, and direct reports
• Proven ability to make sound, informed decisions, handle sensitive information with discretion, and respond appropriately to varying situations with professionalism and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree
• Legal Administrative certificate
• Previous experience supervising employees covered by a bargaining unit
• Experience supporting attorneys

How to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website, which is the State’s 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
• OR Direct Link

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Brooke Seekins at brooke.seekins@ag.state.mn.us or (651) 300-7025.

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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

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: 

• 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

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify; for more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

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

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.