The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison — one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and recognized as a 2022 Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota and 2023 Top Workplace USA — 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 building an internal culture that supports that calling.

Working Title: Investigator
Job Class: Legal Assistant 5, Legal Assistant 6, Legal Assistant 7
Agency: Attorney General

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/06/2023
• Closing Date: 03/20/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Attorney General
• Division/Unit: Cons/Wage/Antitrust
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• LA5Salary Range: $22.67 - $33.41 / hourly; $47,334 - $69,760 / annually
• LA6Salary Range: $24.58 - $37.51 / hourly; $51,323 - $78,320 / annually
• LA7Salary Range: $26.87 - $47.69 / hourly; $56,104 - $99,576 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Hybrid
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Office is currently seeking an Investigator in the Wage Theft Unit of the Office.

A successful candidate in this position will be able to:

• Uncover, investigate, and help put a stop to wage theft and other unlawful wage, hour, and employment violations that harm low-wage workers in Minnesota
• Review complaints alleging violations of Minnesota’s wage, hour, and employment laws
• Obtain and analyze business, payroll, financial, and other records
• Perform field work by conducting research and interviewing victims
• Draft witness statements and reports summarizing investigative findings
• Work with attorneys to prepare appropriate cases for civil enforcement actions
• Work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment with persons of diverse backgrounds, languages, and cultures
• Show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or demonstrable similar experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Skill in research and writing, critical thinking, and communication

To be considered at the LA6 level, candidates must have 6 years of related experience.

To be considered at the LA7 level, candidates must have 12 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other relevant language for Minnesota
• Education in employment law, workers’ rights, law enforcement, investigators, accounting, finance, economics, statistics, or similar field

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (state employment records)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Jake Pleschourt at jake.pleschourt@ag.state.mn.us or 651-757-1057.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence, and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.