NEOGOV · 7 hours ago
Legal Assistant/Sr. Legal Assistant - Criminal Division
Stillwater, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$23.34/hr - $31.80/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides legal and administrative support within the Criminal Division of the County Attorney's Office. The Legal Assistant role involves preparing legal documents, managing case files, and coordinating with law enforcement and court personnel to ensure timely processing of criminal cases.
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Responsibilities
Receives time-sensitive referrals from law enforcement agencies, creates case files, and forwards to the attorney for legal decision
Prepares, proofs, and files pleadings, documents, and correspondence in accordance with both the State and Federal Rules of Practice
Subpoena victims and witnesses for Court proceedings
Assist the attorneys with hearings, trials, or administrative proceedings by preparing exhibits for presentation to the Court, managing photographs, charts, and audio/video evidence to be displayed during trial. This may include creating and/or coordinating complex audio/video presentations
Assist in the preparation and editing of investigative reports, files, court records, photographs, audio and visual recordings and other documents for disclosure to defendants and other persons or entities in compliance with the Civil and Criminal Rules of Procedure
Author and sign correspondence provided the Legal Assistant status is clearly indicated and the correspondence does not contain independent legal opinion or legal advice
Obtain, analyze, and organize legal case documents; access and prepare clear and concise reports and data; maintain accurate records and files; and handle confidential and sensitive information
Utilize several complex databases containing public and private data such as LENS, PRISM, Caseworks, MNCIS, PACER, Westlaw, Vinelink, Minnesota Statewide Supervision, MP5, Bureau of Criminal Apprehension database, Minnesota eFiling and eService, Minnesota eCharging, Minnesota Department of Corrections Offender Database, Washington County Sheriff's Office Warrant Search
Update and maintain computerized legal database to ensure accurate office statistics and maintain the record retention program
Perform confidential criminal history research, driver's license and vehicle research, and conduct/execute background checks using the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension database
Maintain the case management system by processing the court calendar for the attorneys
Assist with the training of the Law Clerks, as well as maintain their work schedules, update the law clerk manual, and respond to inquiries as needed
Assist the attorneys in gathering facts and material evidence for the case
Communicate the status of the case to the attorneys, parties involved, other departments and agencies
Confer with other departments and agencies to verify and obtain additional information for the case
Assist in advising victims and witnesses of changes to the court schedule or cancellation of court events to which they may have been subpoenaed
Assist the public, law enforcement, attorneys, agencies or other county employees by responding to inquiries and requests
Process accounts payable, receivable and purchase orders
Coordinate purchasing and inventory control for department supplies
Continuously evaluate processes and procedures to improve workflow
Responsible for assisting on call attorneys when the office is closed on holidays
Schedule hearings, depositions, conference calls, and related matters for the attorneys
Transcribe a multitude of different types of audio recordings including police interviews, jail/prison calls, 911 calls and squad audio
Within six months of hire, obtain BCA certification and re-certify every two years (if applicable)
Obtain PRISM/Data Practices certification and re-certify every year (if applicable)
Obtain and renew Notary Commission Certificate and E-Notarization Authorization
Must pass a criminal background check
Must pass a fingerprint background check
Remain up-to-date on new or modified statutes and court rules
Qualification
Required
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
Completion of an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal studies AND two years of experience in a law office
Bachelor's Degree AND a Paralegal Certificate AND two years of experience in a law office
An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
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 Evidence.com 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.)
Ability to type at least sixty words per minute editing work for accurate spelling and grammar usage
Ability to perform mathematical calculations
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with data privacy acts
Ability to meet multiple deadlines for cases
Ability to report potentially unsafe situations or individuals
Benefits
Paid time off
Holidays
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and long-term disability insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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