Legal Ops Specialist - Compliance & Case Coordination

Minnesota Department of Human Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to support the Office of Inspector General’s Legal Counsel’s Office. The role focuses on background investigations, licensing, and financial fraud and abuse work.

Responsibilities include processing legal documents, coordinating with various legal units, and assisting with case file sharing and data requests. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience providing support in a legal or criminal justice-related setting, including reviewing and researching legal documents.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in legal or paralegal studies, criminal justice, public administration, or related field.
• Experience must demonstrate ability to review and process a high volume of documents to ensure compliance with court-imposed deadlines and/or mandatory timeframes.
• Experience using computer systems, databases, and office software to enter, track, retrieve, and maintain information.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal document review

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in legal studies or related field

Bachelor’s degree in legal or paralegal studies or related field

Job description

Minnesota Department of Human Services is seeking a Legal Operations Specialist to support the Office of Inspector General’s Legal Counsel’s Office. The role focuses on background investigations, licensing, and financial fraud and abuse work.

Responsibilities include processing legal documents, coordinating with various legal units, and assisting with case file sharing and data requests. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily operations.