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Legal Assistant I

This position will support the Anoka County Attorney's Office Investigations and Civil Divisions. The Investigations Division handles a variety of assignments including the investigation of criminal cases, participation in civil cases on behalf of the County, as well as conducting internal investigations related to allegations of county employee misconduct. The Civil Division handles case types including appeals, probate, litigation, contracts, tax appeals, and condemnations. This role is essential to the proper functioning of the divisions by providing administrative and technical legal support on assigned caseloads. Legal Assistants also perform case intake, document review and revision as well as generate and file documents with the court or other agencies.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligible position located at the Anoka County Government Center in downtown Anoka. Interviews will be held in-person on October 21 and 23, 2025 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Anoka County Salary Schedule, Grade 28: $24.47 to $33.03 per hour ($50,897 to $68,702 per year). Offer to be commensurate with experience.

24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.

Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Anoka County employees participate in Public Employers Retirement Plan (PERA) with contributions from both the employer and the employee.

The Anoka County Attorney's office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development.

Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities.

This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka. Expected work hours are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.

Provide administrative, technical, and legal support to Investigators, attorneys, and other legal staff.

Responsible for oversight of case intake, assignments, and deadlines for all case types by reviewing and interpreting incoming documents.

Manage assigned caseload to ensure that legal requirements, including timelines, are met and that the next appropriate action is taken on each case.

Efficiently utilize case management and electronic case filing systems.

Assist investigators with documents and file management related to investigations case preparation.

Assist attorneys with documents and file management related to hearing and trial preparation

Draft legal documents such as affidavits, motions, proposed orders, search warrants, administrative subpoenas, appellate brief, and appellate documents and citations as directed.

Prepare fact digests from trial and other transcripts, provide support services to attorneys on petitions, motions, letters, and memoranda.

Ability to follow policies for sensitive and confidential data.

Provide additional support in the areas of probate, litigation, tax appeals, condemnations, as well as other assignments.

Remain current with new and ever-changing laws, court decisions, rules and regulations affecting assigned areas and implement procedural changes as necessary.

High school diploma or equivalent and two 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.

Completed background investigation, including a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and fingerprinting.

Consideration of references about your demeanor, ability to work as a team member, and skill set.

Legal Assistant Certification or Paralegal Degree.

Ability to efficiently utilize electronic databases and case management software.

Excellent organization and time management skills to balance the needs and deadlines of several attorneys with competing demands.

Ability to write in a concise, direct, well organized, and descriptive style.

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, attorneys, and the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Work is performed in a professional legal office setting. Some field work may be required.

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.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a review of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview.

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.

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.

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