Legal Assistant

Scott-County,-Mn; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Scott County Attorney's Office in Shakopee, MN seeks a part-time legal support assistant to open and sort mail, review court notices, and accurately input information into MCAPS. This role answers calls and assists the public in person, requiring reliable transportation and a high school diploma with relevant experience.

The position works 24 hours per week (3–8 hour days) in the office, with duties including handling court hearings, discovery support, and routine office communications.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and two years of responsible legal support work, preferably in a County Attorney’s Office.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public as Office Receptionist and screen telephone calls.
• Enter data into MCAPS and maintain court hearing files.
• Open mail and court notices; route documents to appropriate files.
• Assist with discovery downloads and manage off-site storage.
• Perform other related duties as required and maintain timely work habits.

Skills

Data entry

Reception/Customer service

Phone screening

Office administration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MCAPS

Job description

Hiring Range:$24.43 - $28.73Full Pay Range:$22.98 - $34.49Job Summary:Performs detailed legal support work. Opens, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail and court notices. Accurately inputs information into Minnesota County Attorney Practice System database (MCAPS). Exercises independent judgment regarding duties in accordance with policy and procedures. Receives, screens, and answers calls and assists the public.This position works 24 hours per week (3 – 8 hour days) in the office in Shakopee.ESSENTIAL DUTIESActs as Office Receptionist greeting the public, answering and screening telephone calls, and referring inquiries as necessary.Assists in opening new incoming reports and enters data into MCAPS; maintains file updates for a variety of court hearings (e.g., bail hearings, First Appearances, Omnibus Hearings, Contested Hearings, Probation Violations, and Sentencings).Assists with discovery downloads and maintains closed files with off-site storage provider.Opens, sorts, reviews, and distributes incoming mail, court notices, and other legal documents; processes files coming back from court enacting workflow processes in the office.Assists with letters, memoranda, and other office correspondence as assigned.Works the hours and/or shifts assigned and begins and ends work on time.Performs other related duties as required or assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires equivalency of a high school diploma and two years responsible legal support work, preferably in a County Attorney’s Office. Training in criminal law desirable. The incumbent shall provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.SELECTION PROCESSSelection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub Work Location:Shakopee, MNA comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub