Legal Assistant

Scott County Community Development Agency; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Scott County Community Development Agency is seeking a part-time Legal Support Assistant to perform detailed administrative duties in Shakopee, MN. The role includes opening, sorting, and distributing mail, data entry in MCAPS, and handling court notices with independent judgment per policy.

The position supports public inquiries and requires reliable transportation. The candidate will greet the public, screen calls, and assist with discovery, file maintenance, and office correspondence.

Qualifications

• Equivalent of a high school diploma with two years legal support experience.
• Ability to handle calls and assist the public.
• Reliable transportation required to perform work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Greet the public at reception, answer and screen calls, and route inquiries.
• Enter data into MCAPS and maintain court hearing files.
• Assist with discovery downloads and manage off-site storage.
• Open, sort, review and distribute incoming mail and court notices; support workflow.
• Prepare letters, memoranda, and other office correspondence as assigned.
• Adhere to assigned hours and shifts; start and end on time.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Reception & phone handling

Data entry

Public assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of legal support experience

Tools

MCAPS

Job description

Hiring Range:

$24.43 - $28.73

Full Pay Range:

$22.98 - $34.49

Job 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 DUTIES

• Acts 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 QUALIFICATIONS
Requires 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 PROCESS

Selection 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 using this LINK

Work Location:

Shakopee, MN

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 using this LINK