Legal Analyst

About the role

The Paid Leave Legal Analyst is responsible for performing intake functions for Paid Leave appeals filed by applicants and employers as authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 268B. This includes examining appeals for jurisdiction, analyzing the substance of the appeal, preparing cases for hearing, and drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Receive appeals daily and determine timeliness, good cause exceptions, and legal issues presented.
• Review appeals for complexity, ensure proper parties are identified, and review/identify any allegations of bias.
• Gather additional evidence as needed, prepare cases for hearing, and identify appropriate judicial assignment.
• Prepare subpoenas and other orders, and prepare transcripts.
• Draft order opinions, legal orders, and subpoenas.
• Prepare cases for hearing, including calling parties to request more information, determining hearing scheduling needs, and conducting legal research.
• Manage appeals and draft documents, maintaining accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with individuals experiencing stress, legal frustrations, or communication barriers, responding appropriately to diverse needs and concerns.
• Manage a high-volume environment with tight deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and start-up spirit.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of experience in a position that requires critical analysis, collecting and organizing facts or data, and writing and editing legal, or other highly technical documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in person and by phone, with individuals who may be experiencing stress, legal frustrations, or communication barriers, while gathering accurate and relevant information and clearly, neutrally explaining procedures, rights, and requirements to people with varied levels of legal knowledge.
• Organize, apply, and analyze laws, rules, or program policies sufficient to evaluate complex or sensitive information, identify relevant facts and issues, prepare hearings, and make other recommendations and decisions, with awareness of procedural fairness principles in a high-volume environment with tight deadlines.
• Legal or analytical writing skills, such as drafting case summaries, decisions, orders, or official correspondence that clearly explains reasoning and outcomes.
• Use case management systems, word processing tools, and other technology required to manage appeals, draft documents, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback, embrace constructive direction from supervisors, and contribute actively to a culture of excellence and ongoing improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment by effectively pivoting between tasks, handling changing priorities and procedures, and managing interruptions without losing momentum or quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include two (2) years of experience in a position that requires critical analysis, collecting and organizing facts or data, and writing and editing legal, or other highly technical documents.
• Preferred qualifications include experience working in customer service roles, designing, documenting, and implementing new or improved operational processes, and working directly with administrative law judges or in an administrative hearing environment.
• Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Skills

• Legal or analytical writing skills, such as drafting case summaries, decisions, orders, or official correspondence that clearly explains reasoning and outcomes.
• Ability to use case management systems, word processing tools, and other technology required to manage appeals, draft documents, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback, embrace constructive direction from supervisors, and contribute actively to a culture of excellence and ongoing improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a startup environment by effectively pivoting between tasks, handling changing priorities and procedures, and managing interruptions without losing momentum or quality.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
• 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.