Paralegal – Municipal Prosecution & Court Support

City of Brooklyn Park; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Brooklyn Park seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the Prosecution Office, under guidance of the Associate and Prosecuting Attorneys. The role involves legal research, preparing complaints, drafting motions, and coordinating with court personnel and law enforcement to maintain efficient workflows and equitable justice within a diverse community.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in paralegal studies or related field and at least three years of executive‑level legal

Qualifications

• Associate degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, criminal justice, political science or closely related field.
• Three (3) 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

• 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.
• Coordinates the day‑to‑day administrative operations of the office, helping ensure efficient workflows, organized systems, and consistent support for the prosecution team.

Education

Associate degree in paralegal studies / legal studies

Tools

Criminal History system

Case management software

Job description

City of Brooklyn Park seeks an experienced Paralegal to support the Prosecution Office, under guidance of the Associate and Prosecuting Attorneys. The role involves legal research, preparing complaints, drafting motions, and coordinating with court personnel and law enforcement to maintain efficient workflows and equitable justice within a diverse community.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in paralegal studies or related field and at least three years of executive‑level legal