Stearns County MN · 4 hours ago
Legal Assistant, Attorney’s Office
Saint Cloud, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$25.33/hr - $37.18/hr
4+ years expStearns County is dedicated to providing exceptional public services to ensure a safe and vibrant community. The Legal Assistant will provide skilled administrative and legal office support, preparing and maintaining confidential documents for various legal cases while assisting attorneys with their daily tasks.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Prepares and processes legal documents and forms to provide attorneys and court with professional and timely documents
Reviews law enforcement reports to determine completeness, jurisdiction and type of crime and enters into database for review and disclosure to enable appropriate charging decisions
Prepares and files court exhibits using the State website to ensure accurate filing of exhibits
Reviews and enters Expungement paperwork and related documents
Prepares correspondence and briefs ensuring accurate and timely documents
Establishes and maintains files for court cases, updates the electronic case management system, and prepares discovery for service to provide timely, accurate and efficient office document management
Assists attorneys by maintaining calendars, documenting notices, filing and retrieving documents, notifying witnesses for hearings and trials, and contacting courts for scheduling of hearings
Maintains the criminal, juvenile and civil case management system by creating documents, assisting with the development of procedures and entering data for statistics
Processes incoming mail reviewing for court dates, requests for disclosure and follow-up on pending tasks for attorneys
Obtains jury trial lists and screens jurors by researching information in office databases to assist attorneys in jury selection process
Processes supplemental reports from various law enforcement agencies for review by attorneys
Responds to inquiries from the public and partnering agencies to provide responsive public service
Reviews legal documents, files, and notices to prosecutors for completeness
Receives and processes truancy documents through regular contact with school district and social workers
Images case files, maintains the file room, shreds and scans documents, and rotates records to facilitate professional file management
Reviews incoming citations and reports to ensure case is eligible for diversion
Completes BCA operator training and required continued education to gather accurate criminal history information by following BCA protocols
Attends work regularly and in a timely manner
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent
Qualification
Required
High School graduate or equivalent
Two years of post-secondary formal education in paralegal, legal secretarial/office support, office administration, or similar field OR four years of progressively related experience in a government, legal, law enforcement or office support setting
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Typing speed of 55 words per minute
Ability to comply with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's criminal history-related security requirements
Preferred
Knowledge of office procedures, data entry, and record keeping
Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
Knowledge of the criminal, civil and juvenile justice system
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
Ability to work with material in a confidential manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and effectively complete tasks
Ability to prioritize and organize work in a timely matter
Ability to operate office equipment
Ability to perform simple mathematical computations
Ability to maintain filing systems
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Company
Stearns County MN
Stearns County combines the finest of city and country, set against a backdrop of undulating hills, woodlands, and gorgeous lakes.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aneet Kumar
Chief Information Officer
Cortez Riley
Equity and Inclusion Partner (Human Resources)
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