Legal Assistant​/Sr. Legal Assistant - Criminal Division

This position provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to prosecutors within the Criminal Division of the County Attorney's Office. Responsibilities include preparing and filing legal documents, managing case files, coordinating court calendars, communicating with law enforcement and court personnel, and ensuring timely processing of criminal cases. Additional duties involve tracking deadlines, preparing exhibits and trial materials, and entering case data into legal case management systems.

The role demands a high level of attention to detail, the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, and maintains confidentiality, accuracy, and efficiency in a fast-paced legal environment.

• Experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in the area of Criminal Law
• Experience in a public sector law office, such as a County Attorney’s Office or other government legal department
• Familiarity with the dissemination, handling, and secure storage of digital evidence
• Proficiency in preparing, proofreading, and editing legal documents with a high degree of accuracy
• Experience using law enforcement technology platforms, such as  or legal case management systems
• Working knowledge of Minnesota state systems, including those used by the Minnesota Judicial Branch and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

$23.34 - $31.80 per hour

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Reporting to the Office Supervisor, the Legal Assistant provides skilled and confidential legal assistance to attorneys and staff within the various divisions of the County Attorney's Office. The Legal Assistant is the first level in the Legal Assistant job classification series and the work involves diversity, independent judgment and discretion. The work performed by the Legal Assistant affects the quality and timeliness of the cases tried by the County Attorney's Office.

The Legal Assistant position requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND Completion of a one-year business school or vocational-technical program in Legal Studies AND three years of experience in a law office. OR Completion of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies AND two years of experience in a law office. OR Bachelor's Degree AND a Paralegal Certificate AND two years of experience in a law office.

OR An approved equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Promotes diversity and a culturally competent workforce.
• Works collaboratively both within the organization and with others involved in the legal process to achieve common goals.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal office procedures, practices and regulations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of legal terminology.
• Resolves conflicts and disagreements in a positive and constructive manner to minimize negative impacts.
• Demonstrates skills in utilizing proper formats to prepare legal forms and documents.
• Demons…