Working Title: Legal Process Coordinator

Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80126

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/10/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Operations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.04 - $37.98 / hourly; $54,371 - $79,302 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

*This position requires working on site 3-5 days per week, depending on business need.

This position exists to support Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Counsel’s Office in timely completion of work related to background studies, licensing, and program integrity and oversight.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support to the OIG legal unit.

• Assist with the analysis and processing of expungement orders and petitions.

• Assist with appeals work, reconsiderations and completing data requests for multiple legal units.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

One (1) year professional experience in legal operations work related to licensing or background studies, OR

Three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience in legal operations work related to licensing or background studies, OR

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or related field of study and two (2) years of advanced technical or paraprofessional experience.

AND

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to convey complex legal and procedural information.

• Experience analyzing criminal court records.

• Make independent judgments resulting in decisions that must stand up to administrative and/or judicial review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Minnesota District Court system.

• Working knowledge of administrative appeals processes.

• Knowledge of Minnesota Rules and Statues pertaining to licensure and background studies by the Department of Human Services.

• Computer and word-processing skills and have extensive experience managing the various databases used in the background study process.

• Administrative experience to delegate and distribute mail and email communications, maintain process documentation, and/or ensure adequate onboarding training materials are available.

• High standards for accuracy of work and must be able to work independently.

• Use grammar and syntax and must be able to convey complicated legal and procedural information clearly and concisely with a minimum of oversight.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.