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State Patrol Paralegal / Paralegal

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: State Patrol Paralegal

Job Class: Paralegal

Agency: Public Safety Dept

Job ID : 95558

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : No

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and for all current Minnesota Department of Public Safety employees only. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service AND confirm their interest bid by emailing megan.lund@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 07/27/2026.

Date Posted : 07/21/2026

Closing Date : 07/27/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-AFSCME

Division/Unit : Central Office District 2000 / State Patrol Operations

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $30.20 - $38.81 / hourly; $63,057 - $81,035 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

Work Area : Town Square - 445 Minnesota St, Saint Paul, MN 55101

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position provides legal support services to the Minnesota State Patrol Staff Attorneys and command staff in matters involving administrative actions, litigation, and assisting attorneys in legal proceedings and compliance in areas affecting State Patrol operations. The incumbent is responsible for researching and gathering legal and factual information, reviewing and organizing records, preparing legal documents, case files, discovery materials, forfeiture records, Brady/Giglio requests, preemployment background checks, correspondence for attorney review, and assisting with the management of legal files and proceedings. The position works closely with attorneys to ensure legal matters are handled accurately, deadlines are met, and State Patrol practices comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. This person should have knowledge regarding the criminal court process and state data practices laws and disclosure obligations (Minn. Chap. 13).

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of a formal paralegal or legal assistant coursework from from an accredited program which resulted in a program certificate or degree.

Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, legal document formatting, and proper citation in order to properly draft and file legal documents.

Ability to handle a large volume of work while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Experience communicating with others orally and in writing regarding complex and sensitive or confidential matters, and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and other application software such as Adobe products.

Strong organization skills, sufficent to identify and address priorities.

Ability to to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working as a paralegal, legal support staff, or within a law enforcement setting.

Experience with state and government agencies.

Knowledge and/or experience with Data Practice rules and regulations.

Experience, education, or training with legal cases, laws, statutes, regulations, court rules, policies, procedures, legal periodicals, and other legal authorities.

Experience reviewing investigative reports, files, and documents for legal cases.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others, and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

Criminal history

Reference check

Education verification

SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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