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MnTC

Legal Administrative Assistant

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  • Hourly
  • $25 - $28/hour
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Work where you matter!

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is a leader in the recovery community, offering a broad spectrum of treatments services and recovery programs for men, women, and teens across Minnesota. As a part of our team, you’ll find a workplace with strong values, invested managers, and supportive co-workers as well as numerous awards, including Newsweek’s “Best Addiction Treatment Center” and six time recipient of the Star Tribune's “Top Work Places.”

*This position is part-time, 20 hours/week - some flexibility on days/hours*

Job Summary
The Legal Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing legal assistance and guidance to clients in the long-term program while supporting the volunteer attorneys with the monthly legal clinic.


Essential Job Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The essential functions include the following:
▪ Provide clients with relevant court paperwork to deal with their specific legal issue, answer questions and assist with service.
▪ Obtain input from the volunteer lawyers in certain cases regarding case management and strategy.
▪ Assist clients with obtaining necessary supporting documentation for their legal issues.
▪ Research client criminal history for those interested in expungement.
▪ Research driving records for clients with issues regarding driving privileges.
▪ Assist clients in obtaining credit reports for bankruptcy considerations.
▪ Assist clients in obtaining related court documents for child support modifications, custody, and parenting time modifications.
▪ Research client eviction history for those interested in eviction expungement.
▪ Create and maintain resources such as binders of court documents, handbooks, contact lists, pamphlets, and other resources.


Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):
▪ Associate’s degree required; equivalent relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
▪ Previous experience with family and/or criminal justice law.
▪ Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and relevant regulations.
▪ High level of professionalism with a demonstrated ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
▪ Proficiency in administrative and legal writing, including drafting documents.
▪ Solid legal research skills, with the ability to interpret legal issues and explain them to non-legal audiences; familiarity with the Minnesota Courts website is a plus.
▪ Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
▪ Outstanding communication and client service skills, with a client-centered approach.
▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
▪ Comfort and compassion in working with individuals facing life-controlling challenges, such as mental health issues and addiction.
▪ Commitment to MnTC’s culture of honor and core values, including compassion, respect, integrity, servanthood, and trust.
▪ At least one year of freedom from problematic substances.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
▪ Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
▪ Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time

 

Target Compensation (Negotiable based on Qualifications):

$25.00-28.00/hour

 

We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in order to successfully meet our mission of helping every Minnesotan find help and healing from addiction. 

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any category protected by federal, state or applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodation is provided upon request.

Salary
  • $25 - $28/hour


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