CONSUMER ANALYST
- Employer
- Minnesota Attorney General's Office
- Location
- Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Start date
- Oct 12, 2020
- Closing date
- Nov 11, 2020
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- Category
- Government, Legal
- Employment Status
- Full Time
Job Details
The Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking qualified consumer analysts to assist the Office to improve access to fairness, justice and opportunity for Minnesota residents in a wide variety of matters including for example: employment, housing, student loans, and many additional areas. Analysts are primarily responsible for answering the Office’s Consumer Assistance Hotline and providing information to Minnesotans on a range of inquiries and assisting in resolving disputes when possible. This position also involves preparing responses to correspondence the Office receives from the public. Analysts work collaboratively with our consumer protection attorneys to review consumer complaints for violations of consumer protection laws, gather evidence, and prepare documents.
This position is a rare opportunity to be a part of a committed team of Minnesota Attorney General professionals whose common mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Minnesotans from all backgrounds, and requires dynamic individuals with excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to work creatively and collaboratively. You will receive training on various consumer related topics to prepare you to help consumers, including training on different financial transactions in Minnesota and applicable statutes.
Requirements: We are seeking candidates with a four-year degree and good academic credentials or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Applicants must have the abilities and motivation to perform exceptional work on behalf of the public. Applicants should also have a strong work ethic, good judgment and character, and leadership potential. Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali or other relevant language for Minnesota’s diverse communities is strongly encouraged.
Public service with this office may qualify applicants to have part of their student loans forgiven under a federal student loan forgiveness program for state government employees. (Visit www.studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information.)
Applications: You may express interest in this position by submitting a cover letter and resume that includes your relevant experience and academic credentials to:
Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
Attn: June Walsh
75 Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 102
St. Paul, MN 55155
Priority will be given to applications received by November 2nd, but the Office will continue to accept applications until the position has been filled.
Note: The Attorney General’s Office greatly encourages, celebrates and values diversity. It is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or military status. If you need reasonable accommodation for a disability, please call June Walsh at (651) 757-1199 or (800) 627‑3529 (Minnesota Relay).
Company
The Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the State of Minnesota. The Office of the Attorney General represents the State of Minnesota on important legal matters that make a difference in the lives of our citizens and establishes and effectuates the legal policy for the State of Minnesota. The Office’s work involves significant and challenging constitutional, statutory, and enforcement matters.
Responsibilities and Opportunities Offered: The Office provides a range of legal practice opportunities to highly capable attorneys with the professional drive and abilities to perform exceptional legal work. We offer our lawyers the opportunity to do important legal work on behalf of the public, to assume a significant amount of responsibility over their files, and to expand on their litigation and courtroom experience.
Required Qualifications: Attorneys who wish to be considered for appointment as an Assistant Attorney General must have a proven and successful track record, superior academic credentials, outstanding analytical, research, writing, and communication skills, excellent judgment and character, and a professional deportment. Applicants must have the desire to serve the public with distinction and the professionalism, skills, and work ethic to put forth the very best legal work on behalf of the public. The selection process is highly competitive.
- Website
- http://www.ag.state.mn.us/
- Telephone
- 651-757-1199
- Location
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445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul
MN
55101
US
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