Paralegal - Development

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top‑ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. We are dedicated to our employees, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, and to continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn.

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre‑Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

The Paralegal provides guidance and assistance to physicians, allied health staff, attorneys and other parties—internally and externally—with respect to legal matters affecting Mayo Clinic charitable activities and fundraising. The Paralegal manages a large and diversified workload in support of attorneys and clients that requires strong decision‑making capabilities, a high level of independent judgment and a good understanding of the organization and its business needs.

Under general direction, the Paralegal completes work at an advanced level with most work requiring limited attorney revision.

Duties include:

• Review of probate, estate/trust and tax matters and related court documents.
• Correspondence from attorneys, advisors and benefactors, and historical information in the Development database related to vested financial interest.
• Preparation of agreements such as charitable gift annuity contracts and calculations, gift agreements and deeds.
• Drafting letters to attorneys, trustees, estate contacts and benefactors.
• Completing documents, filings and forms as needed; investigating facts and inquiring about discrepancies in accountings.
• Review of charitable solicitation and gift annuity registrations, assist in managing disputes and real estate transactions.
• Facilitate and present on relevant subject matters to internal and external audiences, conduct legal research and perform other duties as needed.
• Maintain databases, automate work tasks, generate reports and address inquiries from the managing attorney, external contacts and internal clients.

The Paralegal will support the Department of Development and engage in relationship‑building initiatives and benefactor stewardship, such as coordinating and hosting in‑person meetings and tours with benefactors, estate representatives and their advisors.

This position is a combination of remote and on‑site work. The individual must live within driving distance of Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, with flexibility to work on‑site intermittently in accordance with business needs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Cover letter and résumé are required for application consideration.