Legal Analyst

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* Working Title:

Legal Analyst*
* ** Job Class:
Legal Analyst*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 93709

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 06/04/26.  _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

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** Date Posted** : 05/29/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/11/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF / DCYF Central Office MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : DCY - Central Office / GCO Legal Operations

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* Work Shift:

** 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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** Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $29.25 - $42.94 / hourly; $61,074 - $89,658 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

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* _ Telework ()   _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) General Counsel's Office is building its legal support infrastructure, and this position is critical to that goal. The General Counsel's Office provides and oversees agency wide functions, including management and fulfillment of requests for agency data, preservations of data through use of effective legal holds for existing and anticipated litigation, produce data in response to litigation using a technology-based approach, and other foundational legal infrastructure for DCYF.

We are secure in these basic functions, however, this position will lead efforts to document current processes, enhance our processes through thoughtful consultation with legal leadership and DCYF program staff, and advise development of technology systems to support and enhance our effectiveness. This position will also be at the hub of execution of these processes - developing processes and systems in consultation with our technology team, training staff agency wide, actively managing data request and litigation processes, and working side by side with our General Counsel's Office team.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead the development and implementation of agency-wide data practices, privacy and lifecycle programs to ensure compliance with MGDPA, HIPAA, and other regulations.

+ Lead the agency's litigation readiness and eDiscovery programs and drive operational preparedness initiatives for investigations, complaints, inquiries, and requests across all sections and divisions.

+ Serve as a principal advisor to GCO leadership and lead substantive legal and policy analysis across all program areas. Conduct complex research on statutes, regulations, and case law, and prepare high-quality written products and recommendations that inform executive decisions, governance design, and agency strategy.

+ Develop and deliver specialized training and practical tools that translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for agency staff.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
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* Two (2) years of experience in legal operations, data privacy, compliance, or regulatory program management.

** Experience must demonstrate the following:*
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Experience with data practices and data privacy frameworks.

+ Experience managing projects or programs with an organization-wide or function-wide scope.

+ Experience serving as a principal advisor to executive leadership.

** Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:*
* + Ability to effectively articulate complex concepts in an effective and engaging manner.

+ Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently in writing.

+ Ability to…