Legal Assistant - Full-Time

The Clay County Attorney’s Office is now accepting applications to be considered for a Full-Time Legal Assistant. 

Date Posted: 7/14/2026

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled with the first review of applications on 7/28/2026.

Status: Non-Exempt

Starting Salary: $25.43 per hour – Pay Range for the position is $25.43-$35.33 per hour

Shift: Day – Monday-Friday

Benefits: This position will be eligible for Clay County’s benefit package.  Information on Clay County’s insurance benefits can be here: Fringe-Benefit-Summary_2026

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Associate’s degree or a two-year college or technical certification
• 1-3 years prior experience
• Ability to successfully complete a background check

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• If you are an eligible military veteran and wish to claim Veteran’s Preference, you must present a legible photocopy of your DD214 form to the Office of Human Resources. All veterans who are certified will be considered for appointment.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION, SUBMIT THESE MATERIALS**

• Clay County Application must be submitted for all County positions.
• Cover Letter
• Resume

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This position’s current duties include:

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

1. Opening files and maintaining databases
2. Preparing pleadings in criminal, civil, and juvenile cases
3. Preparing subpoenas
4. Sending out discovery
5. Electronic filing and serving court documents
6. Managing court hearing and trial calendars
7. Receptionist duties as needed
8. Other duties as assigned

Salary

• $25.43 - $35.33/hour