Background Investigation, Database Administration, File Maintenance, Legal
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.
- Opening files and maintaining databases
- Preparing pleadings in criminal, civil, and juvenile cases
- Preparing subpoenas
- Sending out discovery
- Electronic filing and serving court documents
- Managing court hearing and trial calendars
- Receptionist duties as needed
- Other duties as assigned