Legal Specialist jobs in USA at Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic is the best hospital in the country (U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024), and it ranks first in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a wide range of opportunities available, including Nursing, Clinical, Finance, IT, Administrative, Research, and Support Services, to name a few. Career opportunities that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion are available in all locations. We invest in you at Mayo Clinic by providing opportunities for growth and development, and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to join our team, where you will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that will change your life.
The Legal Specialist is responsible for initiating and completing complex work in one or more areas of law at a high level of competence in support of attorneys and/or clients. The work product is self-directed and necessitates considerable independent judgment and discretion. It is necessary to have advanced knowledge and understanding of practice areas, processes, procedures, rules, and regulations. The Legal Specialist leads and is regarded as an expert in one or more areas of law; educates and updates clients/departments on specific legal topics, and may take the lead on major projects and communications. This position’s Legal Specialist will have a primary focus on general health law and the management of adverse patient event investigations, as well as medical malpractice claims and litigation.
This is a telework position that may require intermittent time at one of our Mayo Clinic locations in Arizona, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, or Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Individuals must live within a reasonable driving distance of one of the Mayo Clinic locations.
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration of your application
Candidates who meet the following educational requirements will be considered qualified: a four-year degree and a paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA)-approved paralegal educational program; or a J.D. A minimum of five years of relevant legal experience is required.
For the required experience, a J.D. degree may be substituted. A bachelor’s degree plus five years of relevant legal experience, including at least three years of senior-level paralegal experience, may be substituted for all of the previously mentioned requirements. Experience with risk management, dispute resolution, and litigation is strongly preferred. PACE (Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam) completion, other professional designations (advanced certification in a specific practice area), or a Master’s degree are preferred. Completion of the Mayo Clinic Project Management Course or equivalent qualification is preferred.
Mayo Clinic is in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that offers a highly livable environment to over 34,000 Mayo staff and students. Because of its low cost of a living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems, and exceptionally high quality of life, the city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States.
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U.S. News & World Report has named Mayo Clinic the best hospital in the country for the third year in a row for 2023-2024. Our multidisciplinary group practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality medical care. With over 60,000 employees working in a unique environment that brings together the best in patient care, groundbreaking research, and innovative medical education, we are the world’s largest integrated, not-for-profit medical group practice. We provide a highly competitive compensation package as well as exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, and paid time off. At Mayo Clinic, you’ll discover a culture of collaboration, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that will change your life!
