Mayo Clinic
Location
Rochester, MN | United States
Job description
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
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 judgmentand 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/departments on specific legal topics, and takes the lead on significant cases, matters and projects. Specific duties of the Legal Specialist may vary based on department needs, covering subject matter areas such as health law, management of adverse patient event investigations, litigation and data privacy and information security matters.
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 supportwork. Individual must live within driving distance to one of the Mayo Clinic sites.
Cover letter and Resume are required for application consideration.
QualificationsQualified 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 International Assignment No Site DescriptionJust 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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