Legal Specialist

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.

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.

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.