Anoka County · 14 hours ago
Paralegal II
Anoka County Government Center
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$31/hr - $43.38/hr
5+ years expAnoka County is dedicated to serving the interests of justice and is seeking a Paralegal II for their Attorney’s Office. This role involves providing trial support, conducting legal research, and assisting attorneys with various legal tasks in the Criminal Division.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support attorneys with research for trial or due diligence
Prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, etc
Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly
Act as a liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information
Summarize depositions, trial transcripts and exhibits
May handle a caseload overseen by an attorney
Assist with preparation of cases for trial or other hearings
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience at the Paralegal I level In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Preferred
Degree in Business, Para-legal 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
Experience working with digital evidence management system such as Evidence.com, Axon Justice, Central Square DEMS, Relativity, or like software
Experience with editing, splicing, redacting electronic evidence
Experience preparing, managing, or organizing digital evidence for criminal trials or civil litigation
Benefits
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/417/Benefits
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.
Company
Anoka County
The history of Anoka County starts in 1849 when the Minnesota territorial legislature organized the counties of Washington, Ramsey and Benton.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Hostad
Human Resources Business Partner
Brianna Bruzer
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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