Legal Operations Associate - State Program Administrator Intermediate / Full-time, Day Shift

Agency : Veterans Affairs Dept

Job family : Program Administration

Job function : Program Administration

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Pay range : 26.12 - 37.91

Job details

Working Title: Legal Operations Associate Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Job ID : 98244 Location : St. Paul Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month. Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 11/06/2026 Closing Date : 11/16/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Legal Affairs Staff Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Pr

Summary

This position provides advanced administrative, technical, and professional support to the General Counsel's Office. Key responsibilities include: Coordinating and tracking legal matters Assisting in the drafting, reviewing and routing of contracts and other legal or administrative documents Conducting legal research and analysis Implementing policy and procedural updates Assisting with the agency grants process Leading or participating in special projects, cross-divisional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts The role also includes overseeing a wide range activities across all agency divisions, including the Veterans Health Care Division, Programs and Services Division, and Central Division. Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link

Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Minimum Qualifications 1 year experience performing legal work. OR A bachelor's degree in legal studies, paralegal studies, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university. AND Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and writing. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Acrobat. Ability to effectively communicate to diverse customers explaining technical or legal terms. Preferred Qualifications Experience with DocuSign and/or a comparable electronic signature service. Knowledge of State of Minnesota government procurement practices. Knowledge of data practices as it relates to data collected, created, or disseminated. Additional Requirements Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact

How to apply

How to Apply Select ?Apply for Job? at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers . Contact If you have questions about this position, contact Lacey Konkel at lacey.konkel@state.mn.us or 952-378-5519 . To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Lacey Konkel at lacey.konkel@state.mn.us . Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted.