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Paralegal (FT) Administration

City Of Brooklyn Park

Job Location:

Brooklyn Park, MN - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 75441 - 96948

Posted: 30 September 2026 (15 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 28 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Position Summary

The City of Brooklyn Park is seeking an experienced Paralegal to work under the guidance and direction of the Associate Prosecuting Attorney and Prosecuting Attorney. This position provides a wide variety of legal and administrative services for attorneys and requires an extensive understanding and application of law and related procedures. A commitment to equitable justice is essential in this position as the City of Brooklyn Park is one of the most diverse communities in the state. You will be tasked with building and maintaining strong trust-based partnerships with the Brooklyn Park Police Department investigators and key municipal stakeholders to ensure a fair and just community.

This position is ideal for a candidate looking to establish a long-term career with the Prosecution office and making a sustained contribution to the City of Brooklyn Park and the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assists attorneys with case prosecution by collecting organizing analyzing and evaluating relevant information and evidence and by summarizing and assembling facts records pleadings exhibits and witnesses to prepare cases for motion hearings and trials.
Assists with drafting formal complaints performs necessary research drafts motions responds to motions and orders and responds to and monitors continuance requests/motions from defendants and defense attorneys.
Responds to discovery requests from public defenders and private attorneys. Manages data requests per state guidelines.
Takes oral and written statements and assists with gathering and organizing information needed to support case preparation and prosecution.
Assembles formats and eFiles attorney-prepared legal documents including motions memoranda ERPOs affidavits and dismissals.
Handles routine legal research and drafts routine legal memoranda. Compiles data and performs research of legal nature in the preparation of reports.
Coordinates with court personnel to arrange to have actions placed on the court calendar. Notifies parties and arranges for subpoenas to be served. Draft and coordinate subpoenas with identified staff for officers and civilian witnesses.
Provides crime victim and witness assistance. Assist with restitution documents take statements and update regarding court proceedings. Send restitution letters and/or victim rights form.
Organizes internal files ensuring cases have met conditions and close case files.
Attends court proceedings as needed to support prosecution team.
Serves as the front-facing representative for the office in all interactions with the court law enforcement and the public.
Coordinates the day-to-day administrative operations of the office helping ensure efficient workflows organized systems and consistent support for the prosecution team. Maintains office procedures and resources coordinates supplies and equipment assists with records and information management and identifies opportunities to improve office organization and operational processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Associate degree in paralegal studies legal studies criminal justice political science or closely related field.

Experience

Three (3) years of executive-level administrative experience in a legal law enforcement court or probation environment.

Licenses/Certifications

Data Practice training and Security & Privacy Training within 3 months of hire.

Equivalency

An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Writing and research skills and abilities.
Ability to relate to and work with individuals representing a variety of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs and applications. Ability to use the Criminal History system and several software programs.
Ability to analyze problems utilize resources; identify solutions; develop and implement recommendations/proposals.
Ability to interact develop and maintain positive and professional working relationships at all organizational levels internally and externally.
Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity diversity and inclusion
Communicate clearly concisely and effectively both in verbal and written formats.
Ability to prioritize multiple work tasks and manage multiple cases simultaneously.
Represent the city professionally and positively.
Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction.
Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement.
Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity diversity and inclusion.

Desired Qualifications:

Prior experience practicing specifically within a municipal government framework including a strong understanding of city ordinances and the local legislative process.
Proficiency with standard prosecutors case management systems.
Knowledge of Minnesota data practice laws.
Experience working with people from various cultural socioeconomic racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Continuous learning in racial equity diversity inclusion and accessibility space.
Fluency in Spanish Hmong Russian Somali Lao or Vietnamese language(s).

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties.

Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs. Alternative schedules can be arranged but must comply with the Citys Alternative Work Arrangement policy.
Full-time non-exempt non-union position subject to a flexible schedule that includes a standard eight (8)-hour work day; will include varied hours generally Monday through Friday and will require work on some select holidays.
Office environment; exposure to computer screens; working closely with others frequent interruptions.
Ability to sit stand walk and operate office and presentation equipment for extended periods; to communicate and speak clearly in person in writing and through digital channels.
Use fine motor skills to write operate a computer and review written materials and files.
Highly skilled in defusing volatile situations and managing challenging interpersonal dynamics.
Maintains exceptional professionalism patience and poise in high-stress situations.

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86000 residents and 30000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Sixty-four percent of residents are people of color 22 percent are foreign-born and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Our Vision Values and Goals

Additional Information

Resume and Cover Letter
To help us evaluate candidates education experience and skills we are asking all candidates to attach a resume and cover letter to their application to be considered for this position.

We welcome applications from all individuals including (but not limited to): people of all abilities persons of color Veterans LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at either or via e-mail at .

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