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Working Title: Paralegal

Job Class: Paralegal

Agency: Nursing Board

• Job ID : 82864

• Location : Mendota Heights

• Telework Eligible : Yes/hybrid based on the business needs and following a 6-month probationary period

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/27/2024

• Closing Date : 01/09/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Nursing Board / Nursing Board-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Research & Public Relations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.24 - $37.58 / hourly; $61,053 - $78,467 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Board of Nursing

• 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.

The Minnesota Board of Nursing exists to protect the public's health and safety through regulation of nursing education, licensure and practice. The Board conducts business through five major service areas: credentialing, education, discipline/complaint resolution, nursing practice and data. The Paralegal position supports public health and safety by providing paralegal and administrative support to the Board of Nursing in the disciplinary program related to Board meetings. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and administer procedures for assembling, compiling and preparing timely and accurate documentation about disciplinary matters for Board review and decision making.

• Perform legal research to identify and find laws and regulations pertaining to the administrative law process of the board meetings and to the documents prepared for the board meetings.

• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and other follow-up materials.

• Coordinate documentation and correspondence. Review documents for accuracy and disseminate to professional staff for further review. Apply necessary edits as requested and proof final copies.

• Process all written complaints and prioritize next steps following established procedures for preparing cases.

• Track status of documents, prepare individual case summary sheet of information and other case materials, and follow up as appropriate.

• Ensure Board disciplinary actions are documented, communicated, filed and recorded according to established procedures.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date statistical data on all Board actions taken.

• Perform other administrative support services for the Practice/Discipline team as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of formal paralegal or legal assistant coursework from an accredited program and two years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant OR three years of experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant.

• Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, legal document formatting, and proper citation in order to properly draft and file legal documents.

• Ability to handle a large volume of work while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other application software such as Adobe products.

• Strong organizational skills, sufficient to identify and address priorities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating with others orally and in writing regarding complex and sensitive or confidential matters.

• Experience using medical terminology or knowledge of medical terminology.

• Experience working in a clinical or nursing-related setting.

Additional Requirements

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. This position will require successful completion of pre-employment reference checks.

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.