Hybrid Legal Assistant I – Public Sector Support

Anoka County; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

12.5 holidays in first year

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Anoka County seeks a Legal Assistant I to support attorneys in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on administrative duties, file opening, document preparation, and deadline monitoring in a busy county office.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience; preferred qualifications include a paralegal certificate and knowledge of case management software. Training and flexible time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
• Equivalents may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Preferred: Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal certificate (ABA accredited).
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs; managing large document productions.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to county attorneys.
• Open and manage case files; prepare legal documents, briefs, motions, and correspondence.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with rules and procedures; organize service of process.

Skills

Legal support

Document handling

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Degree in Legal Studies

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Anoka County seeks a Legal Assistant I to support attorneys in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on administrative duties, file opening, document preparation, and deadline monitoring in a busy county office.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 2+ years of experience; preferred qualifications include a paralegal certificate and knowledge of case management software. Training and flexible time off are offered.