Legal Assistant
As a Legal Assistant, you will assist the Department of Human Services (DHS) to stay in compliance with state and federal laws by providing the Contracts and Legal Compliance Division (CLC) with advanced legal support services. This position exists to assure that the appropriate stakeholders are engaged in contract template and contract manual updates, and, to provide coverage for contracts and purchase orders in SWIFT.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to :
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Two (2) years' experience ensuring documents meet legal and / or policy requirements. Experience must demonstrate the following :
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE / BACKGROUND CHECKS - DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.
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.
Legal Assistant • Saint Paul, MN, US