Open Positions

Never miss a job posting! Sign up for email updates.

OAH jobs are also posted on the State of Minnesota Careers website, as well as any relevant professional trade publications. 

Why work for us

OAH offers hybrid work; employees work a minimum of 4 days in the office per 2-week pay period.

Working together to improve the state we love

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent survey found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

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:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 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)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Equal Opportunity

OAH is an equal opportunity employer. No one will be denied the opportunity to participate in OAH's programs, employment, or promotion, based on race, color, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, sex, or membership in a local human rights commission. 

OAH's Affirmative Action Plan explains how OAH works to achieve equal opportunity for all.

Reasonable Accommodations 

In accordance with state and federal laws, reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities will be provided to ensure access to services and employment. To request an accommodation for a disability, please complete OAH's Accommodation Request Form.

Grievance Procedure

Download a copy of OAH's Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Grievance Procedure.

Questions

Questions regarding employment opportunities may be directed to Belle Sarff at (651) 361-7936 or belle.sarff@state.mn.us.

Summer Law Student Externships

OAH offers summer judicial externships for Minnesota law students. OAH accepts up to one student from each of Minnesota’s three law schools each summer.

About OAH externships

Externs assist judges and staff attorneys with matters brought under Minnesota’s Administrative Procedure Act and workers’ compensation laws. Externs observe hearings and conduct legal research and writing assignments for judges across the court. Past assignments have included:

• Conducting legal research and analysis on the burden of proof in a contested environmental permitting matter;
• Observing a workers' compensation hearing and drafting findings based on expert witness testimony;
• Drafting a memorandum based on written pleadings in an election law complaint matter;
• Researching case law on violations of the Fair Campaign Practices Act;
• Drafting findings of fact and conclusions of law in a Department of Human Services license revocation matter;
• Summarizing prior OAH decisions in line of duty disability cases.

Externs are supervised by OAH’s Staff Attorney Supervisor and work with a team of staff attorneys.

Benefits

• Externs earn credit toward their law degree
• This is a paid opportunity; additionally, students may apply for the George Beck Fellowship (more information below)
• Hybrid work environment; externs are expected to work in the office 4 days per 2-week pay period
• Opportunity to connect and network with judges and staff attorneys

George Beck Fellowship

The Administrative Law Section of the Minnesota State Bar Association offers the George Beck Fellowship to law students who complete a judicial externship with the Office of Administrative Hearings. Students who complete a judicial externship may apply for an award of up to $2,000, in addition to their hourly rate.

This fellowship honors retired Administrative Law Judge George Beck. Throughout his distinguished career, Judge Beck provided an unparalleled level of service and dedication to the state of Minnesota and the practice of administrative law. He also understood the importance of bringing new attorneys and legal professionals into the practice of administrative law.

Testimonials

• “The administrative law judges were extremely welcoming and always included me in discussions related to the cases and hearings." - 2021 Extern
• “By the end of the externship, I had gained practice in researching and writing on administrative law issues, and further appreciated how that broad area of law affects the lives of most all Minnesotans.” - 2019 Extern
• “My experience at OAH was incredibly positive. The administrative law judges encouraged me to attend hearings, assist with research projects, and draft findings and orders. Through the externship, my interest in workers’ compensation law was solidified. I am now an associate attorney and I represent dozens of clients who were injured at work.” - 2018 Extern
• “I was able to see many facets of administrative law, including agency rulemaking, licensure, and policy statements. I primarily conducted research and hearing transcript review, but was given the freedom to observe any hearing on the docket, through which I got to watch attorneys in action. I learned how agency decisions touch the lives of Minnesotans every day. I would recommend this externship to any law student interested in public service.” - 2018 Extern
• “My time at OAH remains a highlight of my legal education and early career. I would encourage any law student to work at OAH, made accessible through the Beck Fellowship.” - 2017 Extern

How to apply

Applications are closed for 2025 externships. Check back in winter 2026 to apply for 2026 externships.

Interpreters

Contract interpreters provide quality interpreting services for administrative court proceedings, including hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences. 

During the 2024 legislative session, OAH received authority to contract directly with interpreters certified by the Minnesota Supreme Court. OAH hires both court certified and court rostered interpreters. When available, OAH hires court certified interpreters. If no court certified interpreters are available, OAH will hire a court rostered interpreter.

Why to contract with OAH

• Earn same hourly rates as the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
• Take home more pay as an independent contractor, rather than going through a broker.
• Get reimbursed for parking and mileage.
• Be part of an energetic, responsive, and respected provider of court services.

Start the process

Get started in three easy steps:

1. Read and complete the contract.
2. If you do not already have one, register online for a vendor ID number from the Minnesota Department of Administration. Click "Register for an Account" to begin the process.
3. Complete OAH's online registration form.

OAH staff will contact you to complete the contracting process.

Questions?

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for Interpreters.

If you have other questions, please email Joslyn Jondahl.