Legal Analyst
Logo The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency.
DEED's mission is simple:
to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
Our state's economy is diverse and dynamic, enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that brings the Minnesota values of hard work and integrity to work every day.
The unique role of DEED is to empower businesses and workers to grow our economy by building partnerships, planning for long term growth, and creating opportunity for workers from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good.
At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day.
At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.
Job Details Job Class:
Legal Analyst Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted :
08/10/2023 Closing Date :
08/16/2023 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE Division/Unit :
Unemployment Insurance / UI Legal Affairs Work Shift/Work Hours :
Day Shift, 8:
00am-4:
30pm, 24 hours per week Days of Work :
Monday - Friday Travel Required :
No Salary Range:
$26.
14 - $38.
38 / hourly Classified Status :
Unclassified Bargaining Unit/Union :
214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE End Date :
Up to one (1) year FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Telework Eligible :
Yes, may be eligible for some telework Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :
Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary This position works in the Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division.
We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to successful outcomes.
You'll be part of, and contribute to, a lively and energetic team of professionals dedicated to DEED'smission to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
The purpose of the Legal Analyst position is to assist the unemployment law judges in order to serve the customers faster.
The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating legislative activity; settlements and contracts; and preparingcase documentation, findings, appeal responses, and other documents.
The Legal Analyst works closely and under limited supervision with compensation attorneys, working as unemployment law judges, to prepare order opinion drafts, initial case review, and file setup.
The Legal Analyst must be able to exercise his or her own legal judgment (after training) in order to prepare opinions, memorandum, and research for the judge, with little supervision.
The Legal Analyst also develops and implements complex case management and assists with the ongoing development and implementation of legal affairs and appeals case management processes.
The Legal Analyst also works with the unemployment law judges to assist them administratively in scheduling, contacting parties, initial case review, evidence gathering, and file setup.
The Legal Analyst is responsible for completing other special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to working with other areas of UI to collect exhibits, assisting with Court of Appeals cases, and other duties as assigned.
This position is expected to last one (1) year.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Philosophy,Public Policy, Business, Communications,or other closely related field as determined by the agency AND one (1) year or more of professional experience working in a position that emphasizes collecting and organizing facts or data, analyzing records, and producing legal, technical, or contract documents.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience in performing legal research using tools like Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
Experience in following Data Privacy laws and handling sensitive data.
Skill in legal writing sufficient to follow a template, draft legally sufficient documents, and use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Organization skills to manage workload, competing priorities, and still meet strict deadlines.
Organization skills to manage, track, and report data using software such as Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience analyzing and resolving complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a government setting (city, county, or state employment).
Degree or certificate in Paralegal studies.
Experience electronically filing court documents using the Minnesota Court of Appeals' filing system, E-MACS.
Fluency in another language, especially Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Khmer, Russian, Lao, Vietnamese, or Karen.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness.
Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following:
Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above.
If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists.
This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education.
It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.
A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position.
A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.
When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.
g.
, H1B status).
Application Details How to Apply Select Apply for Job at the top of this page.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email email protected .
For additional information about the application process, go to http:
//www.
mn.
gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Amber Yang at email protected .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amber Yang at email protected .
The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at email protected .
Please indicate what assistance is needed.
About Department of Employment and Economic Development The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency.
DEED's mission is simple:
to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
Our state's economy is diverse and dynamic, enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that brings the Minnesota values of hard work and integrity to work every day.
At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.
DEED Is a Yellow Ribbon Agency.
A Yellow Ribbon organization unites and coordinates all key areas within an organization to create a comprehensive network to proactively support servicemembers, veterans and military families.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful:
health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
Recommended Skills Case Management Communication Coordinating Data Protection Filing Grammar Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
DEED's mission is simple:
to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
Our state's economy is diverse and dynamic, enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that brings the Minnesota values of hard work and integrity to work every day.
The unique role of DEED is to empower businesses and workers to grow our economy by building partnerships, planning for long term growth, and creating opportunity for workers from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good.
At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day.
At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.
Job Details Job Class:
Legal Analyst Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted :
08/10/2023 Closing Date :
08/16/2023 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE Division/Unit :
Unemployment Insurance / UI Legal Affairs Work Shift/Work Hours :
Day Shift, 8:
00am-4:
30pm, 24 hours per week Days of Work :
Monday - Friday Travel Required :
No Salary Range:
$26.
14 - $38.
38 / hourly Classified Status :
Unclassified Bargaining Unit/Union :
214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE End Date :
Up to one (1) year FLSA Status :
Nonexempt Telework Eligible :
Yes, may be eligible for some telework Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :
Yes Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary This position works in the Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) Unemployment Insurance (UI) Division.
We offer a dynamic team-oriented environment where everyone's contribution is key to successful outcomes.
You'll be part of, and contribute to, a lively and energetic team of professionals dedicated to DEED'smission to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
The purpose of the Legal Analyst position is to assist the unemployment law judges in order to serve the customers faster.
The position is responsible for reviewing and evaluating legislative activity; settlements and contracts; and preparingcase documentation, findings, appeal responses, and other documents.
The Legal Analyst works closely and under limited supervision with compensation attorneys, working as unemployment law judges, to prepare order opinion drafts, initial case review, and file setup.
The Legal Analyst must be able to exercise his or her own legal judgment (after training) in order to prepare opinions, memorandum, and research for the judge, with little supervision.
The Legal Analyst also develops and implements complex case management and assists with the ongoing development and implementation of legal affairs and appeals case management processes.
The Legal Analyst also works with the unemployment law judges to assist them administratively in scheduling, contacting parties, initial case review, evidence gathering, and file setup.
The Legal Analyst is responsible for completing other special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to working with other areas of UI to collect exhibits, assisting with Court of Appeals cases, and other duties as assigned.
This position is expected to last one (1) year.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Philosophy,Public Policy, Business, Communications,or other closely related field as determined by the agency AND one (1) year or more of professional experience working in a position that emphasizes collecting and organizing facts or data, analyzing records, and producing legal, technical, or contract documents.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience in performing legal research using tools like Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis.
Experience in following Data Privacy laws and handling sensitive data.
Skill in legal writing sufficient to follow a template, draft legally sufficient documents, and use proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Organization skills to manage workload, competing priorities, and still meet strict deadlines.
Organization skills to manage, track, and report data using software such as Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Experience analyzing and resolving complex problems.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a government setting (city, county, or state employment).
Degree or certificate in Paralegal studies.
Experience electronically filing court documents using the Minnesota Court of Appeals' filing system, E-MACS.
Fluency in another language, especially Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Khmer, Russian, Lao, Vietnamese, or Karen.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness.
Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements This position requires successful completion of the following:
Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above.
If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists.
This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education.
It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.
A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position.
A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.
When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.
g.
, H1B status).
Application Details How to Apply Select Apply for Job at the top of this page.
If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email email protected .
For additional information about the application process, go to http:
//www.
mn.
gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Amber Yang at email protected .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Amber Yang at email protected .
The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at email protected .
Please indicate what assistance is needed.
About Department of Employment and Economic Development The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency.
DEED's mission is simple:
to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone.
Our state's economy is diverse and dynamic, enriched by creative entrepreneurs, established Fortune 500 companies, and a labor force that brings the Minnesota values of hard work and integrity to work every day.
At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.
DEED Is a Yellow Ribbon Agency.
A Yellow Ribbon organization unites and coordinates all key areas within an organization to create a comprehensive network to proactively support servicemembers, veterans and military families.
Why Work for Us Diverse Workforce We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve.
The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule Comprehensive Benefits Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful:
health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony.
As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan Training and professional development Paid vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year Paid parental leave Low-cost medical and dental coverage Prescription drug coverage Vision coverage Wellness programs and resources Employer paid life insurance Short-term and long-term disability Health care spending and savings accounts Dependent care spending account Tax-deferred compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers.
The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.
Recommended Skills Case Management Communication Coordinating Data Protection Filing Grammar Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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