Legal Operations Associate - State Program Administrator Intermediate / Full-time, Day Shift

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Legal Operations Associate to provide advanced administrative, technical, and professional support to the General Counsel's Office. Responsibilities include coordinating legal matters, drafting and routing documents, conducting legal research, and supporting policy updates across divisions.

Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of legal work experience, plus proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• 1 year experience performing legal work.
• A bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively communicate to diverse customers explaining technical or legal terms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and tracking legal matters
• Assisting in the drafting, reviewing and routing of contracts and other legal or administrative documents
• Conducting legal research and analysis
• Implementing policy and procedural updates
• Assisting with the agency grants process
• Leading or participating in special projects, cross-divisional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Working Title: Legal Operations Associate

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 98244

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 11/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Legal Affairs Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / 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 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 provides advanced administrative, technical, and professional support to the General Counsel's Office. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and tracking legal matters

• Assisting in the drafting, reviewing and routing of contracts and other legal or administrative documents

• Conducting legal research and analysis

• Implementing policy and procedural updates

• Assisting with the agency grants process

• Leading or participating in special projects, cross-divisional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts

The role also includes overseeing a wide range activities across all agency divisions, including the Veterans Health Care Division, Programs and Services Division, and Central Division.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year experience performing legal work.
• A bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively communicate to diverse customers explaining technical or legal terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DocuSign and/or a comparable electronic signature service.

• Knowledge of State of Minnesota government procurement practices.

• Knowledge of data practices as it relates to data collected, created, or disseminated.

Additional Requirements

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.