Hybrid Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Court & Civil

County of Anoka; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Anoka County Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for Legal Assistants in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. This full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position provides essential legal administrative support to attorneys and helps maintain legal documentation, files, and schedules. Work location is at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka with on-site duties most days.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or related field.
• Possess a Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program.
• Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs.
• Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions.
• Knowledge and competency with case management software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and legal support duties for Anoka County attorneys, including the intake and opening of case files.
• Prepare legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, proposed orders, and general correspondence.
• Monitor case files to ensure compliance with deadlines and applicable rules, statutes, and procedures.
• Coordinate service of process on all required parties and file legal documents with court of jurisdiction following all applicable rules and statutes.
• Utilize document creation software and other legal reference software.
• Summarize depositions, trial transcripts and exhibits.
• Arrange appointments and meetings, and ensure court hearings and case deadlines are properly scheduled.
• Compose and prepare routine correspondence.
• Proofread legal documents.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Job description

The County of Anoka County Attorney’s Office has immediate openings for Legal Assistants in the Criminal and Civil Divisions. This full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position provides essential legal administrative support to attorneys and helps maintain legal documentation, files, and schedules. Work location is at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka with on-site duties most days.

Typical hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.