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Working Title: Paralegal

Job Class: Legal Assistant 5, 6, or 7

Agency: Attorney General's Office

• Job ID : 77581

• 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 : 06/17/2024

• Closing Date : 07/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Attorney General's Office

• Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / HumanServices

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• LA5Salary Range: $25.14 - $37.60 / hourly; $52,492 - $78,508 / annually

• LA6Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

• LA7Salary Range: $31.61 - $47.69 / hourly; $66,001 - $99,576 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

The Office is currently seeking a Paralegal in the Human Services Division of the Office. The Human Services Division handles a broad range of matters, including class actions, constitutional claims in state and federal court, and administrative proceedings. This Division performs meaningful and challenging work that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. Supporting the Division’s litigation matters, a paralegal in the Human Services Division will have the following responsibilities:

· Drafting pleadings

· Preparing exhibits for hearings and trials

· Obtaining, reviewing, and redacting documents for production

· Supporting attorneys in depositions and hearings

· Summarizing deposition transcripts

· Supporting trial teams

· Checking citations both for factual support and for formal adherence to the Bluebook

· Completing a range of tasks using the discovery management platform Everlaw

Minimum Qualifications

· Completion of formal paralegal or legal assistant coursework from an accredited program which resulted in a program certificate, associate degree or bachelor's degree OR equivalent experience as a paralegal or legal assistant

AND

· Three or more years of experience working in a litigation setting as a paralegal or equivalent paraprofessional legal support position

In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate:

· Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, legal document formatting, and proper citation requirements needed to draft and file legal documents;

· Outstanding research and analytical skills;

· Strong organizational skills, sufficient to identify and address priorities;

· Ability to maintain confidentiality;

· Proven abilities to:

o Multitask by managing an active caseload and meeting tight deadlines;

o Contribute positively to a team and interact successfully with clients and members of the public;

o Work in an inclusive, creative, and collaborative work environment; and

o Show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic.

To be considered at the Legal Assistant 6 (LA6) level applicants must have 6 or more years related experience. To be considered at the Legal Assistant 7 (LA7) level applicants must have 12 or more years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with administrative agencies in Minnestoa

• Trail Experience

• Experience with discovery management platforms

Physical Requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education / License Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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.