**Working Title: Legal Analyst** **Job Class: Legal Analyst** **Agency: Administration Dept** + **Job ID** : 86137 + **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** : 05/14/2025 + **Closing Date** : 06/03/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : WC Supvs & Legal Services + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $28.82 - $42.31 / hourly; $60,176 - $88,343 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Workers Comp + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional + 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. The Risk Management Division (RMD) operates Minnesota state government's self-insured program, along with the state's workers' compensation and safety programs. We insure state vehicles for auto liability and auto physical damage and most state agencies for property and general liability. We serve the needs of state employees and agencies through full-service workers' compensation insurance, including disability management, return-to-work, and legal services. We also provide safety, loss control, risk, and insurance management consulting services to state agencies. We are seeking a Legal Analyst to provide advanced administrative, investigative, and legal professional assistance to the Legal Services Unit of the Employee Insurance Division, Workers' Compensation Program. The primary purpose of this position is to help the compensation attorneys in the operation of the Legal Services Unit. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: + Assisting attorneys in the investigation, analysis, and organization of facts and legal issues relevant to contested workers' compensation cases. + Assisting attorneys in the discovery process. + Providing legal file management, administrative, and organizational support. Effective 6/1/2025, Executive Branch agencies are required to work in-person/onsite at least 50% of their scheduled workdays each month, as mutually agreed upon, unless exempted. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details. **Minimum Qualifications** The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. + Two (2) years of experience collecting and organizing evidence, analyzing documents for legal factual application, completing legal research, and/or producing drafts of legal documents. + _A Bachelor's degree in legal studies, criminal justice, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience as described._ + _An Associate's degree as specified may substitute for six (6) months of experience as described._ + Knowledge of medical terminology sufficient to provide a thorough analysis of cases. + Experience applying statutes or administrative rules to specific circumstances. + Ability to deal with confidential information in a professional manner and make appropriate decisions concerning a wide range of circumstances to comply with the Rules of Professional Conduct, the Government Data Practices Act, and the strategic needs of litigation. + Interpersonal and human relations skills to maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, clients, opposing counsel, etc. + Ability to handle a large volume of work while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. **Preferred Qualifications** + Two (2) years of experience collecting and organizing evidence, analyzing documents for legal factual application, completing legal research, and producing drafts of legal documents that are associated with workers' compensation litigation. + Knowledge of workers' compensation law and legal terminology to find, understand, and apply state statutes, rules, and regulations on cases. + Knowledge of workers' compensation claims management and how claims are generally administered. + Experience with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. + Experience working for federal, state, municipal, or tribal governments/organizations. **Additional Requirements** Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks (where applicable) prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices. 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.