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(#R5781) Paralegal II

Anoka County
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Job Posting End Date: February 17, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

 

 

Join our team of over 100 persons in the Anoka County Attorney’s Office who are united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion.

In order 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 pm on February 17th, 2026, in order to be considered.

 

Position Description

This position will work within the Criminal Division of the Anoka County Attorney’s Office. We are looking to fill two openings, one is a new position for 2026 and the second is open due to a retirement. Our Paralegal II role is responsible for working with the division on speciality programs, such as pre-charge diversion, and providing trial support assistance in addition to legal research and case support services. This position is responsible for supporting attorneys by drafting documents, organizing files, calling on legal witnesses, providing organization and assistance at trial or other hearings, and maintaining a legal library. In addition, this role will be responsible for organization, reproduction, disclosure, and retention of both digital and non-digital media evidence—such as video, photo, and audio materials—used in court proceedings.

 

The Paralegal II performs work under limited supervision. They possesses a comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter, consistently performs work at a higher level, handles highly complex issues and problems associated with legal support, and is expected to make higher level decisions.  They may provide leadwork and mentoring to a subordinate group. This will require a high level of attention to detail, as well as the ability to troubleshoot and resolve digital issues so that evidence can be presented accurately and effectively in court. This role will partner with legal teams to develop and implement strategies on how to effectively present digital evidence for court proceedings.

 

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Interviews will be held in person February 27th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

 

Pay and Benefits

  • Anoka County Salary Schedule, for Paralegal  II, Grade 32: $31.00 to $43.38 per hour ($64,480 to $90,230.40 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 is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.
  • Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse.
  • Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.
  • Occasional extra hours and evening hours are required.

 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary capabilities and responsibilities of an Anoka County Attorney’s Office Paralegal II​

  • 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.

 

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed:

  • 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 Qualifications:

  • 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

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

  • 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
  • Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness
  • Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
  • Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities
  • Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work
  • Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
  • Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment
  • Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
  • Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

 

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, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a 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: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

 

 

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO