Legal Operations Specialist / Human Services Program Specialist 1

Working Title: Legal Operations Specialist

Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97420

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/01/2026

• Closing Date : 10/14/2026

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / 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 exists to support Office of Inspector General (OIG) Legal Counsel’s Office in timely completion of operational and programmatic work related to background investigations, licensing, and financial fraud and abuse.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining a broad knowledge related to all legal units housed within the Office of Inspector General to properly distribute mail and email communications

• Ensuring detailed initial review of incoming legal documentation, including expungement orders, requests for reconsideration and appeals.

• Maintain up to date inventory of equipment and supplies used by OIG legal, provide technical support, place orders as needed, and review invoices

• Providing back-up support to unit specific Legal Process Coordinators

• Assisting with case file sharing and distribution, data request completion and other tasks as required.

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._

Two (2) years of experience providing support in a legal or criminal justice-related setting, including reviewing and researching legal documents; OR

Associate degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or related field AND one (1) year of experience providing support in a legal or criminal justice-related setting, including reviewing and researching legal documents; OR

Bachelor’s degree in legal or paralegal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Ability to review and process a high volume of documents to ensure compliance with court-imposed deadlines and/or mandatory timeframes.

• Experience applying established policies, procedures, rules, or regulations to evaluate information and determine next steps.

• Experience reviewing legal or regulatory documents such as appeals, orders, requests, notices, case files, or similar records.

• Experience using computer systems, databases, and office software to enter, track, retrieve, and maintain information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Minnesota laws, rules, or government processes involving licensing, background studies, data practices, records, or legal proceedings.

• Experience working with confidential, private, or legally protected information and applying applicable privacy or records-retention requirements.

• Experience exercising independent judgment within established procedures and recognizing when issues require additional review or escalation.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex legal or procedural information clearly, concisely, and accurately, both verbally and in writing.

• Experience working effectively and respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with differing perspectives, needs, or levels of familiarity with legal or government processes.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

• 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.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.