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Job Announcement - Legal Assistant/Paralegal Monday, January 3, 2022

Location:  Devils Lake, ND

Full-time/Non Exempt

Salary:  $39.000.00 – $41,000.00

Application Deadline:  January 31, 2022

Candidate Requirements:

  • Two-year college degree in legal assistant, paralegal, pre-law, or related field; OR two years of office experience in legal environment or related field
  • Valid driver’s license; applicant will be subject to a pre-employment background and criminal records check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Preference may be given to persons with paralegal or similar educational background
  • Legal office experience or related work experience is preferred but not required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities
  • Team-focused mentality

Job Duties:

  • Initial review of investigative reports from law enforcement submitted for prosecution
  • Working closely with law enforcement to receive evidence
  • Victim notification/correspondence
  • Prepare drafts of legal pleadings, letters, and other correspondence for review by attorneys
  • Attendance in District Court with attorneys
  • Assist attorneys with trial preparation and materials
  • Administrative duties including:
    • Organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files, calendars, and court notes
    • Processing incoming mail and legal pleadings
    • Reviewing pleadings for deadlines in accordance with court rules
    • Clerical work and receptionist duties to include answer telephones
    • Interactions with public
  • Perform other duties as assigned or apparent

Ramsey County offers an excellent benefit package including:

  • Employer paid full family coverage for health insurance
  • Vision, Dental, and Basic Life insurance
  • North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System
  • 11 paid holidays, Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and Funeral Leave (NDPERS)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all household members
  • Additional benefits co.ramsey.nd.us/DocumentCenter/View/383/Benefits-PDF

Reasonable Accommodations: 

  • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department Office, in writing or by telephone, at the time of application.
  • ND Relay: http://www.relaynorthdakota.com/

Equal Opportunity Employer:

  • Ramsey County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

Veteran’s Preference:

  • Any individual seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under NDCC 37-19.1 by submitting the following:
  • Veteran must submit a Form DD-214;
  • Disabled Veteran must submit a Form DD-214 and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old;
  • Spouse of Disabled Veteran must submit a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a current statement of disability from the Veterans Administration which is less than 1 year old; or
  • Spouse of a Deceased Veteran must submit a Form DD-214, a copy of the marriage certificate, and a copy of the veteran's death certificate. 

Required application materials:

Submit application materials to:

Attn: Human Resources

524 4th Ave NE Unit 21

Devils Lake, ND 58301

 

** All offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of pre-employment background check, drug and alcohol test, and reference checks. **