Job Details Working Title: Workers Compensation Attorney Principal Job Class: Compensation Attorney Principal Agency: Workers Comp Court of Appeals - Job ID: 97194
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: No
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 09/26/2026
- Closing Date: 10/26/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Workers Comp Court of Appeals / Workers Comp Ct Appeals-MAPE
- Division/Unit: Wk. Comp. Court of Appeals / Judge 1 Staff Atty
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $40.63 - $60.39 / hourly; $84,835 - $126,094 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes
Job Summary The individual in this position will provide legal research, writing, advice, and assistance in complex proceedings to the judges of Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals. The attorney will assist the court in resolving motions, appeals, and petitions in workers' compensation cases before the court and will assist in handling court administrative and other legal matters as assigned.
Principal Tasks
- Review new cases filed with the court, manage cases prior to assignment to the judges, and summarize the results of that review.
- Review, analyze, and interpret legal documents and recommend and prepare orders and memoranda.
- Prepare medical records summaries and summaries of other evidence as appropriate.
- Assist judges as requested in preparation and review draft opinions, dissents or concurrences.
- Act as marshal for oral arguments.
- Supervise legal interns or law clerks.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications - Qualified applicants must possess a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
Additionally applicants will be assessed on the following qualifications:
- Three (3) years of experience as a workers' compensation attorney or appellate experience. This experience must include:
- Case management experience.
- Considerable knowledge of legal concepts in the area of workers compensation law, appeals, or related areas in administrative law.
- Knowledge and experience with legal research sources and methods. .
- Extensive knowledge of Minnesota's workers' compensation system, statutes and rules.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated legal writing and research skills.
- Ability to use a variety of computer software applications, such as electronic mail and calendaring systems, Windows Operating System, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Westlaw.
- Ability to comprehend medical terminology and issues
Preferred Qualifications - Previous work experience in a state court or agency.
Additional Requirements Successful applicants must pass background and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.
Application Details How to Apply Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email
[email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Janel Lane at
[email protected] .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Janel Lane at
[email protected] .
