Job Posting End Date: October 9, 2025 at 11:59pm CSTHiring Range: $24.47 to $33.03 per hour ($50,897 to $68,702 per year). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year
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 deadline of 11:59 p.m. on October 9th, 2025 to be considered.
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 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.
Pay & Benefits
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 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.
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 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.
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:
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.
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
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.
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 here.
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 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.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
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