Anoka County

Legal Assistant I

Anoka County
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,898 - $68,702 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing administrative and legal support, including drafting legal documents and managing case files. Proficient in utilizing case management software and document creation tools while ensuring compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Legal Document PreparationCase Management SoftwareParalegal CertificateStrong Verbal And Written CommunicationDocument Production Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide administrative and legal support to Anoka County attorneys
  • Intake and open case files
  • Prepare legal documents, contracts, briefs, motions, summonses, complaints, proposed orders, and correspondence
  • Monitor case files for compliance with deadlines, rules, statutes, and procedures
  • Coordinate service of process and file legal documents with courts
  • Utilize document creation software and legal reference software
  • Summarize depositions, trial transcripts, and exhibits
  • Arrange appointments and meetings
  • Schedule court hearings and case deadlines
  • Compose and prepare routine correspondence
  • Proofread legal documents
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
  • Support work in the Criminal and Civil Divisions of the Anoka County Attorney’s Office

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma and at least 2 years of job-related experience
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis in lieu of required education
  • Preferred degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or related field
  • Preferred Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program
  • Experience drafting, cite-checking, and correcting legal briefs preferred
  • Experience managing medium to large-scale document productions preferred
  • Knowledge and competency with case management software preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills preferred
  • Ability to work in a standard office environment and courtrooms
  • Ability to travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed
  • May require passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks
  • Ability to perform required sedentary work and occasional physical activities, including lifting 10–20 lbs.
  • Ability to drive a county vehicle and/or personal vehicle when traveling between work sites

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 24 days of paid flexible time off
  • Up to 12.5 paid holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
  • Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
  • Pension plan and other retirement investment options
  • Advancement/professional development opportunities
  • Work-life balance
  • Hybrid work arrangement

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Hard Skills
Legal Document DraftingCite-CheckingProofreadingSummarizing DepositionsMonitoring ComplianceScheduling Court HearingsOpening Case FilesPreparing ContractsPreparing BriefsPreparing Correspondence
Soft Skills
LeadershipCoachingMentoringOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Document Creation SoftwareLegal Reference SoftwareCase Management Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Paralegal Certificate
Industry Keywords
Criminal DivisionCivil DivisionLegal ProceduresComplianceCourt Hearings