Legal Secretary

The Legal Secretary works independently and is expected to be exceptionally accurate in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment supporting 9 attorneys. The successful candidate will have:  

• legal secretarial training or legal experience and skills; 
• familiarity with court or legal procedures and personnel; 
• ability to draft and prepare legal documents (complaints, warrants, family court orders, motions, notices, etc.) under general supervision of attorney staff; 
• ability to comprehend complicated court procedures and decipher confusing information; and, 
• exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills;  
• includes client contact.

The Legal Secretary must quickly prioritize responsibilities, cope with constant interruptions, be able to change work focus and accommodate input from several people simultaneously. The Legal Secretary must have a strong computer skills to maintain data on cases opened in the Minnesota County Attorneys Prosecution System (MCAPS); generate electronic complaints filed in the statewide court records system; and, maintain coordination between separate elements of the e-charging CRIMNET computer network. 

Salary & Benefits 

County employees receive competitive pay and a generous benefit offering. The starting salary for this position is $27.20 per hour.  

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. 

Application Deadline 

This position is open until filled with preference given to the applications received by Friday, March 28, 2025.

At Goodhue County we embrace diversity and equality in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of Equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.