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Legal Specialist

Job ID 342180 Date posted 09/11/2024
  • Rochester, MN
  • Full Time
  • Legal
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Responsibilities

The Legal Specialist is responsible for initiating and producing complex work at a high level of competence in one or more areas of law in support of attorneys and/or clients. Work product is self-directed and requires significant independent judgment and discretion. Advanced knowledge and understanding of practice areas, processes, procedures, rules and regulations is required. The Legal Specialist provides leadership and is considered an expert in one of more areas of law; preforms legal research, educates and updates clients/departments on specific legal topics; and may take the lead on significant projects. The specific duties of the Legal Specialist may vary based on department needs. The Legal Specialist in the position will have a primary focus on employment law and legal matters concerning accredited educational programs. Health law experience is strongly preferred. 

This vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position is primarily remote. However, this individual must live within driving distance from our AZ, FL, Rochester, MN, or Eau Claire, WI Mayo Clinic site. 

Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration.



Qualifications

Qualified candidates will meet one of the following education requirements: a four-year degree and a paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) certified program; a bachelor’s degree from an ABA-approved paralegal educational program; or a J.D. degree. Five years of relevant legal experience required. A J.D. degree may be substituted for required experience. A bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years of senior-level paralegal experience, may be substituted for all previously-noted requirements. Completion of PACE (Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam), other professional designations (advanced certification in specific practice area), or a Master's degree preferred. Completion of the Mayo Clinic Project Management Course or equivalent preferred.



Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$84,510.40 - $118,393.60/ year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday Business Hours

Weekend Schedule

Not Applicable

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.


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Maggie Kramer
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