Legal Process Coordinator, Senior ​/ Legal Analyst

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

• Job
• 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: 08/12/2026
• Closing Date: 08/25/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
• Division/Unit:
  Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-OLC Legal Process Unit
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $29.76 - $43.69 / hourly; $62,138 - $91,224 / 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:
  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.

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 posting is used to fill multiple vacancies.
• This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The Legal Process Coordinator, Senior exists to provide leadership around segments of work undertaken by the Legal Operations Team in support of Legal Counsel’s Office for the Office of Inspector General (OIG). This position serves as a subject matter expert and process owner for assigned legal operations functions involving complex legal process coordination, administrative review activities, court-related filings, and data management responsibilities.

• Help define, create, evaluate, and improve processes associated with their defined scope of work.
• Exercise independent judgement in coordinating legally significant administrative processes.
• Complete the identification, procurement, and redaction of data as needed to assist with the data request process for OIG Legal.
• Oversee complex legal processes associated with administrative reviews of payment withholds, including preliminary procedural review, court coordination, statutory compliance, management of recurring 90-day reviews of withheld payments, and related legal process management.

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.

Two (2) years of experience overseeing administrative legal processes.

• Experience designing and documenting legal processes and training materials for areas of legal work.
• Experience with/knowledge of the MN Government Data Practices Act and/or managing requests for public and private data.
• Experience with SharePoint, Agile, and/or other technical platforms or systems used for maintaining data and managing legal processes.
• Experience with the administrative hearing process, court filings, and reviewing court records.

• Demonstrated ability to make independent judgments resulting in decisions that must stand up to administrative and/or judicial review.
• Knowledge and experience with the work of the Office of Inspector General that falls under Minnesota Chapters 245A, 245C, and 256B as well as Minnesota Statute 245.095.
• Ability to maintain technical knowledge of all products used to complete work in an assigned area of legal focus and make recommendations to developers and/or product owners on behalf of an organization.
• Excellent use of grammar and syntax and ability to convey legal and procedural information clearly and concisely with minimum oversight.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Criminal background check
• Reference check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

If you have questions about the position, contact Zach Chase se.us.

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