Paralegal (FT) - Administration

City of Brooklyn Park; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brooklyn Park seeks an experienced paralegal to support the Associate Prosecuting Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney. The role provides a wide range of legal and administrative services, requiring strong knowledge of law and procedures, and a commitment to equitable justice in a diverse community.

You will build partnerships with Police Department, investigators, and municipal stakeholders to ensure a fair and just community, assist with case prosecution, drafting complaints,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies or closely related field.
• Three years of executive-level administrative experience in a legal, law enforcement, court or probation environment.
• Data Practice training and Security & Privacy Training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with case prosecution by collecting, organizing, analyzing and evaluating information and evidence.
• Draft formal complaints, motions, and respond to motions and orders.
• Respond to discovery requests and manage data requests per state guidelines.
• Take oral and written statements and assist with information gathering for case prep.
• Assemble, format, and eFiles attorney-prepared legal documents including motions and affidavits.
• Coordinate with court personnel to schedule court actions and subpoenas.
• Provide crime victim and witness assistance and manage restitution documents.
• Organize internal files and maintain case files.
• Attend court proceedings to support prosecution team.
• Represent the office in interactions with court, law enforcement, and the public.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Court procedures

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

The City of Brooklyn Park is seeking an experienced Paralegal to work under the guidance and direction of the Associate Prosecuting Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney. This position provides a wide variety of legal and administrative services for attorneys and requires an extensive understanding and application of law and related procedures. A commitment to equitable justice is essential in this position as the City of Brooklyn Park is one of the most diverse communities in the state. You will be tasked with building and maintaining strong, trust-based partnerships with the Brooklyn Park Police Department, investigators, and key municipal stakeholders to ensure a fair and just community.

This position is ideal for a candidate looking to establish a long-term career with the Prosecution office and making a sustained contribution to the City of Brooklyn Park and the community.

• Assists attorneys with case prosecution by collecting, organizing, analyzing and evaluating relevant information and evidence, and by summarizing and assembling facts, records, pleadings, exhibits, and witnesses to prepare cases for motion hearings and trials.
• Assists with drafting formal complaints, performs necessary research, drafts motions, responds to motions and orders, and responds to and monitors continuance requests/motions from defendants and defense attorneys.
• Responds to discovery requests from public defenders and private attorneys. Manages data requests per state guidelines.
• Takes oral and written statements and assists with gathering and organizing information needed to support case preparation and prosecution.
• Assembles, formats, and eFiles attorney-prepared legal documents, including motions, memoranda, ERPOs, affidavits, and dismissals.
• Handles routine legal research and drafts routine legal memoranda. Compiles data and performs research of legal nature in the preparation of reports.
• Coordinates with court personnel to arrange to have actions placed on the court calendar. Notifies parties and arranges for subpoenas to be served. Draft and coordinate subpoenas with identified staff for officers and civilian witnesses.
• Provides crime victim and witness assistance. Assist with restitution documents, take statements and update regarding court proceedings. Send restitution letters and/or victim rights form.
• Organizes internal files, ensuring cases have met conditions and close case files.
• Attends court proceedings as needed to support prosecution team.
• Serves as the front-facing representative for the office in all interactions with the court, law enforcement, and the public.
• Coordinates the day-to-day administrative operations of the office, helping ensure efficient workflows, organized systems, and consistent support for the prosecution team. Maintains office procedures and resources, coordinates supplies and equipment, assists with records and information management, and identifies opportunities to improve office organization and operational processes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, political science or closely related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of executive-level administrative experience in a legal, law enforcement, court or probation environment.

Licenses/Certifications

Data Practice training and Security & Privacy Training within 3 months of hire.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Writing and research skills and abilities.
• Ability to relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and applications. Ability to use the Criminal History system and several software programs.
• Ability to analyze problems, utilize resources; identify solutions; develop and implement recommendations/proposals.
• Ability to interact, develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships at all organizational levels, internally, and externally.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both in verbal and written formats.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Represent the city professionally and positively.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience practicing specifically within a municipal government framework, including a strong understanding of city ordinances and the local legislative process.
• Proficiency with standard prosecutors' case management systems.
• Knowledge of Minnesota data practice laws.
• Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Continuous learning in racial equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility space.
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s).

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
• Full-time, non-exempt, non-union position subject to a flexible schedule that includes a standard eight (8)-hour work day; will include varied hours, generally Monday through Friday and will require work on some select holidays.
• Office environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others, frequent interruptions.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and operate office and presentation equipment for extended periods; to communicate and speak clearly in person, in writing, and through digital channels.
• Use fine motor skills to write, operate a computer and review written materials and files.
• Highly skilled in defusing volatile situations and managing challenging interpersonal dynamics.
• Maintains exceptional professionalism, patience, and poise in high-stress situations.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Sixty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision, Values, and Goals

Resume and Cover Letter

To help us evaluate candidates' education, experience and skills, we are asking all candidates to attach a resume and cover letter to their application to be considered for this position.

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at [e-mail].