About This Role
This Appeals Paralegal position assists the Department of Human Services (DHS) in maintaining compliance with state and federal laws by providing advanced legal support services to the Appeals Division. The role involves managing administrative hearings, drafting legal documents, and supporting the appeals process.
Responsibilities
- Contact parties involved in administrative hearings on behalf of the Appeals Division and the human service judge assigned to the case to gather information or respond to inquiries
- Consult with human services judges to schedule and reschedule evidentiary hearings
- Draft legal documents
- Prepare appeal files for hearing
- Assist human services judges with management of the case throughout the appeals process
- Provide support for implementation of an online appeals management system
- Provide additional legal support through the creation of metric reports and participation in special projects
Requirements
- Completion of formal paralegal or legal assistant coursework from an accredited program which resulted in a program certificate, associate degree, bachelor’s degree or post bachelor’s degree; OR
- One (1) year experience as a paralegal, legal secretary or legal assistant in a legal setting; OR
- Two (2) years experience working with administrative hearings and administrative hearing law procedures
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of human services laws and programs
- Understanding of legal requirements for fair hearings, administrative law procedures and the administrative fair hearing process
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Proficient computer skills in Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, etc.
- Knowledge/Experience with MAXIS, MMIS or Minnesota Eligibility Technology System (METS)
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Important Details
- Application deadline: 10/27/2026
- Schedule: Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Travel: No
- Telework Eligible: Yes, 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.
About the Company
The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
