Legal Assistant

Cass County, North Dakota; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Government in North Dakota is seeking a legal office assistant to perform a variety of duties in a prosecutorial setting. Responsibilities include preparing and issuing legal documents, maintaining case files, and coordinating court schedules. Strong data entry and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications include an AS/ASc in a law-related field or equivalent, plus experience in a prosecutorial environment or senior secretarial/paralegal roles. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Education in law-related field or equivalent combination.
• Experience in a prosecutorial setting is required.
• Senior secretarial/paralegal experience in a law office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain case files for felony, misdemeanor, and appellate cases.
• Utilize programs including eProsecutor, Odyssey docketing, Odyssey file and serve, Axon Justice, and related tools.
• Prepare and timely disposition of legal documents with proper terminology and formatting.
• Prepare and disseminate discovery.
• Operate office equipment including phones, copiers, printers, and scanners.
• Ensure compliance with office and county policies and procedures.
• Interact professionally with staff, other agencies, and the public.
• Provide general secretarial support.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

AS/ASc degree in law-related field

Three years prosecutorial setting experience

Two years senior secretarial/paralegal experience

Tools

Odyssey

JustWare

eProsecutor

evidence.com

Axon

Job description

CLOSING DATE: 11/06/2026 @ 5:00 pm

ANNUAL SALARY:$50,704 - $55,534 *Additional salary growth available through regular increases within the classification up to $70,017 and COLA.

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision this position performs a variety of moderately complex duties associated with general office assistance in a legal setting, including preparing and issuing legal documents; creating and maintaining case files; assisting in coordinating and tracking court schedules; performing general secretarial support; and other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE NEEDED

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate of Science or Applied Science degree in a law related field from a two-year college or accredited academy; or
• Three years of experience working in a prosecutorial setting; or
• Two years of senior secretarial or paralegal experience in a law office.

Technology and Equipment Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent data entry skills.
• Satisfactory performance in prior employment.

DESIRED AND/OR PREFERRED

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Experience in the preparation, formatting and filing of legal documents.
• Familiarity with court and law enforcement computer programs such as Odyssey, JustWare, eProsecutor, evidence.com, and Axon.
• Experience working in a paperless environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, high-stress atmosphere.

JOB DUTIES

• Creation and maintenance of case files for felony, misdemeanor, and/or appellate cases.
• Utilization of programs including eProsecutor, Odyssey court docketing, Odyssey file and serve, Axon Justice, and others.
• Preparation and timely disposition of legal documents and correspondence utilizing comprehensive knowledge of English language, including spelling and punctuation, as well as legal terminology, applicable court rules, policies, legal citations, and formatting requirements.
• Preparation and dissemination of discovery.
• Operation of office equipment, including computers, multi-line phone systems, copiers, printers, and scanners.
• Compliance with office and countywide policies and procedures.
• Professional, tactful, and respectful interactions with department employees, other state and county employees, and the public.
• Performance of general secretarial support.
• Other duties as required.

Timely and regular attendance is required as is the ability to interact productively with co-workers and satisfactorily perform the duties and functions of the job.

Cass County Government is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer.