Legal Assistant I (Hybrid)

anokacounty; Anoka (MN); Ibrido; USD 51.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

24 days paid time off

12.5 holidays first year

Comprehensive health/dental/vision

Pension plan

Advancement opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Anoka County Attorney's Office is seeking Legal Assistants for the Criminal and Civil Divisions. The role provides essential legal administrative support, managing case files, drafting documents, and coordinating court schedules.

This is a full-time, non-exempt hybrid position at the Anoka County Government Center. Interviews begin the week of November 16, 2026. Competitive benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• Provide administrative and legal support to county attorneys, including intake and opening of case files.
• Prepare legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, proposed orders, and general correspondence.
• Monitor case files to ensure deadlines and rules compliance.
• Coordinate service of process and file documents with court following rules and statutes.
• Utilize document creation software and other legal reference software.
• Summarize depositions, trial transcripts and exhibits.
• Arrange appointments and meetings, ensure hearings and deadlines are scheduled.
• Proofread legal documents.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a subordinate group.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Legal support experience

Leadership coaching

Formazione

High school diploma

Legal Studies degree

Paralegal certificate (ABA-accredited)

Business Administration degree

Strumenti

Case management software

Descrizione del lavoro

Join our team of over 100 persons in the Anoka County Attorney's Office who are united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 11/04/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Attorney's Office has immediate openings for Legal Assistants in the Criminal Division and Civil Division. The Legal Assistant role provides essential legal administrative support to attorneys and is responsible for performing a variety of duties necessary to maintain legal documentation, files, and schedules.

The Criminal Division is responsible for prosecuting adults and certified juveniles charged with felony crimes and designated misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes occurring within the boundaries of Anoka County. The Civil Division handles criminal appeals, advises government officials and employees on legal matters, and represents the County in a variety of civil litigation matters, probate, contracts, tax appeals, and condemnation.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of November 16, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897.60 to $68,702.40 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour).
• 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.

Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and attached Courthouse.

Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.

Job Duties and 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 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.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• 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.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.

Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Assignments are sedentary, occasionally altern