Municipal Legal Assistant — Civil & Criminal Docs

Minnesota City Jobs; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Albert Lea is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to the City Attorney's Office. The role involves handling a variety of legal documents and maintaining organized criminal files.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years' experience in criminal and civil procedures and specialized coursework in legal secretary/assistant or paralegal studies. This position requires strong organization and professional communication skills within a municipal legal team.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in criminal and civil procedures.
• Specialized coursework in general office practices, legal secretary/assistant or paralegal studies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain criminal files and assist with case organization.
• Prepare memos, letters, deeds, affidavits and authorizations.
• Handle settlement, purchase agreements, easements and related documents.
• Draft orders, notices, and motions related to legal proceedings.
• Assist with development agreements, contracts and vehicle forfeiture documents.
• Support the City Attorney's Office with general legal administration.

Skills

Criminal procedure experience

Civil procedure experience

Legal filing & memos

Education

Legal secretary/assistant studies

Paralegal studies coursework

Job description

The City of Albert Lea is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to the City Attorney's Office. The role involves handling a variety of legal documents and maintaining organized criminal files.

Ideal candidates will have 3–5 years' experience in criminal and civil procedures and specialized coursework in legal secretary/assistant or paralegal studies. This position requires strong organization and professional communication skills within a municipal legal team.