- This position is a combination of remote and onsite support work. Individuals must live within driving distance to one of the Mayo Clinic sites.
- Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration.
Responsibilities
The Legal Specialist holds a key role in initiating and producing complex work with a high level of competence in one or more areas of law, offering crucial support to attorneys and clients. The nature of the work 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 serves as an expert in one or more areas of law, performs legal research, educates and updates clients and departments on specific legal topics, and takes the lead on significant cases, matters and projects. Subject matter areas of support include data privacy and information security. Specific duties of the Legal Specialist may vary based on department needs.
In-depth knowledge of privacy law, including but not limited to HIPAA, is strongly preferred. The ideal candidate will have substantive privacy experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability and confidence to provide guidance to clients and departments on specific legal topics and take the lead on significant cases, matters and projects. The Legal Specialist should also have the ability to identify regulatory and legal risks, analyze complex matters, and provide recommendations with minimal attorney involvement. Ensures that Mayo’s policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with current laws and regulations. Serves as an institutional resource with regard to Mayo policy, strategic priorities, and legal matters including participation on institutional committees and task forces. Identifies process improvements and leads initiatives.
A successful candidate must demonstrate a thorough understanding of laws, rules and regulations and its processes. Possess strong problem-solving abilities, work collaboratively and exhibit tact in dealing with attorneys, patients, consultants, allied health staff, and leadership. Proficiency in the English language, along with excellent writing and communication skills, is essential. Exceptional team building, organizational, and interpersonal relationship skills are required. Display strong leadership skills, project management skills, and the ability to take the lead on projects. Ingenuity, creativity, and self-motivation are needed to perform this job. Requires significant independent judgment with minimal direction and oversight, as well as excellent decision-making capabilities. Ability to self-direct, work independently, and manage multiple priorities is required. Possess excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to manage complex legal work and projects requiring legal analysis and exercising discretion. Must be able to compose legal documents and demonstrate persuasion and negotiation skills. Exhibit competence in various technologies relevant to the role.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position.
This position is a combination of remote and onsite support work. Individual must live within driving distance to one of the Mayo Clinic sites.
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
Weekend Schedule
Not Applicable
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $84,510.40 - $118,393.60 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- data privacy: 2 years (Required)
- senior-level paralegal: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albert Lea, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Albert Lea, MN