Position Description
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for Legal Assistant in our Criminal Division. This division is responsible for prosecuting adults and certified juveniles charged with felony crimes and designated misdemeanors and gross misdemeanor crimes occurring within the boundaries of Anoka County.
Legal Assistants are essential to the proper functioning of the Attorney’s Office by providing administrative and technical legal support on assigned caseloads. Legal Assistants also perform document review and revision as well as generate and file documents with the court or other agencies.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. Interviews will take place April 2nd and 3rd for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
Salary: $50,897.60 to $59,800.00 ($24.47 to $28.75 per hour).
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 28: $50,897.60 to $68,702.40 ($24.47 to $33.03 per hour).
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid 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.
Occasional extra hours and evening hours maybe required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Legal Assistant I.
Perform secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals.
Prepare legal documents to include, but not limited to s, briefs, motions, notices, subpoenas, complaints and general correspondence.
Efficiently utilize case management and electronic case filing systems and other legal reference software.
Assist attorneys with documents and file management related to hearings and trial preparation.
Summarize depositions, trial transcripts and exhibits.
Proofread legal documents.
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 Business, Paralegal Studies 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 alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities
Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work
Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment
Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO