Paralegal – Public Safety Division #75678

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified applicants

Date Posted: 04/10/2024

Closing Date: 04/24/2024

LA5 Salary Range: $52,500 - $78,500 / annually

LA6 Salary Range: $59,000 - $86,500 / annually

Telework Eligible: Yes, Hybrid

Job Summary

The Office of Attorney General Keith Ellison has a clear mission: we help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect.  We are a dynamic group of dedicated professionals who choose public service as a calling, and we are actively and intentionally committed to supporting an internal culture that affirms that calling. The Office is one of Minnesota’s largest public law offices and as of 2024, has been recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace Minnesota and Top Workplace USA for three years in a row.

The Public Safety Division serves an important role within the Office of the Minnesota Attorney General. Our paralegals perform meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.  A paralegal in the Public Safety Division will support attorneys on a variety of state litigation and appellate cases, primarily related to implied consent and other vehicle and licensing related litigation, including drafting pleadings, assisting with discovery, interviewing witnesses, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of formal paralegal coursework which resulted in a program certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree OR two years of experience working in a litigation setting as a paralegal or equivalent paraprofessional legal support position
• Knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, legal document formatting, legal citations, electronic case management, e-filing/serving, and witness meetings
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Ability to:
  • Multitask by managing an active caseload and meet tight deadlines
  • Contribute positively to a team and interact effectively with clients and members of the public and work in an inclusive work environment
  • Show excellent judgement, character, professionalism, and maintain confidentiality

To be considered at the Legal Assistant 6 (LA6) level applicants must have 6 or more years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using electronic files and case management tools including experience using SharePoint to store and edit documents.

Why Work For Us 

Diverse Workforce Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence, fostering understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive service to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.