Job Details

Working Title: Legal Operations Supervisor
Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 2
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID: 97421
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 10/14/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA
• Division/Unit: Department of Human Services (DHS) / Office of Inspector General (OIG)-OLC Operations Support
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Job Summary

**This position is used to fill multiple vacancies.

**This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

This Legal Operations Supervisor exists to supervise and provide oversight and direction to the Legal Counsel's Office Operations Unit and is responsible for designing and developing processes that provide coordination and support of legal filings for all administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings for the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that team members effectively complete their work in compliance with applicable statutes and rules as well as internal policies and quality assurance mechanisms.
• Serve as a member of the division's management/supervisor team.
• Supervise all assigned OIG Legal Division staff to ensure unit objectives are effectively accomplished.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the development of new platforms and tools as it relates to the workstreams under their line of supervision.
• Supervise the division's case management processes and address administrative and technical needs, including development, implementation, and maintenance of assigned legal workstreams within existing case management systems and tools.
• Continuously maintain knowledge of statutes, regulations, and policies governing OIG Legal administrative work and serve as an active participant in the OIG Legal Counsel's Office leadership team.

All Department of Human Services (DHS) Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Getting Work Done

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.**

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
  
  • 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions o
  • 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Three (3) years of leading process development, implementation, and continuous improvement in a legal setting; AND

Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Manage the performance and professional development of staff.
• Develop and oversee quality assurance measures.
• Monitor and ensure work processes comply with applicable state and federal rules, regulations, statutes and/or policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the administrative hearing processes.
• Technical skills to lead technology projects and assist the staff they lead in succeeding in their work.
• Knowledge of and skill in navigating NETStudy2.0, SharePoint, AgileApps, FileNet and ELMS to find and verify data on persons, license holders, and other entities that interact with DHS.
• Proficient with computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and OneNote.
• Experience using reliable data sources to drive decision making and solve problems.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Human Services that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, including the following components:

• Criminal background check
• Reference check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Complete the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Security Awareness training within 3-business days from the start of employment; and successfully obtain/retain CJIS certification annually.

Application Details

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 [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Laura Slusarczyk at [email protected] .

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 Carolyn Rice at [email protected] .