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| Job ID: 13982435 |
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| Job Title: | Legal Assistant I- Criminal |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | Unspecified |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | High School Diploma/GED |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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Job Posting End Date: March 25, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Hiring range: $48,006 to $56,409 ($23.08 to $27.12 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Anoka County welcomes people with different talents, personalities, and experiences to work together in ways that make us both effective and efficient. Our team of over 100 people in the Anoka County Attorney's Office is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion.
This position will work within the Anoka County Attorney's Office Criminal Division, which is responsible for prosecuting adults and certified juveniles charged with felony crimes and designated misdemeanor 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.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing date of 11:59 p.m. on March 25th, 2024 to be considered.
This is a full-time, non-exempt, benefits-eligibleposition located at the Anoka County Government Center in downtown Anoka.
Pay & Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23.08 - $27.12 per hour ($48,006.40 - $56,409.60 per year)
2024 Anoka County Salary Grade 28 $23.08 - $31.16 per hour ($48,006.40 - $64,812.80 per year). Offer to 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 at 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.
Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website.
Work Location
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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of a Legal Assistant I.
Provide administrative, technical, and secretarial support to attorneys and paralegals.
Responsible for case intake, reviewing cases, opening electronic files, and preparing electronic files for prosecution.
Efficiently utilize case management and electronic case filing systems.
Remain current with new and ever-changing laws, court decisions, rules and regulations affecting assigned areas and implement procedural changes as necessary.
Manage a high volume of cases with varying deadlines and procedural requirements.
Request and distribute discovery in a timely manner.
Assist attorneys with documents and file management related to hearings and trial preparation.
Prepare legal documents including, but not limited to, correspondences, memos, motions, orders, notices, subpoenas, witness lists, and exhibit lists.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
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.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:
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.
If you're excited about this role but your education or experience doesn't align perfectly with the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to still apply. If you are eager and willing to learn new things, you might be just the right person for this position!
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
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.
Selection Process
Interviews will be held in-person on April 3 and 4, 2024.
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, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the 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 .
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... For full info follow application link.
Anoka County is committed to the principles of 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, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, 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 which will further the principles of equal employment opportunity.
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