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Salary: $47,102.25 - $71,347.88 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26CAO362TF047
Department: County Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 08/11/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is seeking a Legal Secretary with excellent transcription, organizational, typing, and communication skills to join its Transcription Unit. The Transcription Unit plays a vital role by efficiently transcribing statements, 911 calls, jail calls, audio from body cameras, squad videos, and recorded media. If you have experience as a Legal Secretary and want to expand your knowledge with an industry leader, this role is for you.
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Location and hours:
This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable. Work hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position.
This position is internally classified as a Legal Secretary.
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In this position, you will:

• Transcribe and proofread with speed and accuracy question/answer statements made by defendants, victims and/or witnesses, 911 calls, jail calls, audio from body cameras, squad videos, and recorded media.
• Follow office and court rules and procedures.
• Input, retrieve, modify, and/or delete stored information in computerized systems; open, organize, and close files; copy, fax, scan, email, e-file, and distribute documents.
• Operate and maintain PC, software, internal databases, printers, fax, and copy machines.
• Communicate in person, by phone, and via email/instant message with office staff clearly and professionally.

Need to have:
One of the following:

• Two or more years of general office work experience, including one year or more of secretarial experience in a legal environment.
• Completion of an approved business school/technical college program as a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, and/or paralegal.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Transcribing question/answer statements made by defendants, victims, and/or witnesses 911 calls, jail calls, audio from body cameras, squad videos, and recorded media.
  • Working with Microsoft Suite including Outlook and/or a similar email/calendar program.
  • Using, looking up, and maintaining information in electronic databases.
  • In a public law office or court setting.
  • Working with client records that contain highly confidential information that have to be handled and stored according to specified security procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to:
  • Type 60 or more words per minute.
  • Quickly learn complex information/concepts and apply them effectively when dealing with ambiguous assignments.
  • Interact with the general public and staff members with tact and discretion.
  • Identify problems and make decisions based on confidential issues.
  • Meet deadlines and produce accurate work results in a fast-paced office environment.

About the department:
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem solving.
We prosecute crimes with fairness and integrity. We advocate for victims of crime by seeking meaningful accountability and supporting healing. We use preventive and restorative approaches to address the complex root causes of crime and violence. We engage with partners to pursue system accountability. And we provide proactive and innovative legal services in the areas of mental health, child support, child protection, and civil legal representation for Hennepin County to advance the County's efforts to reduce disparities and enhance the quality of life of our community.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at or 612-348-7855
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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This position is remote. Remote workers may be required to come on-site 0 to 12 days a year for work meetings, trainings, or for any other reasons that their supervisor may deem necessary (may include additional days for onboarding and new employee training). Supervisors will provide as much advance notice as practicable.
Work hours will be Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of general office work experience do you have?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years
• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

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Describe your general office work experience, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this type of experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of secretarial work experience do you have in a legal environment?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your secretarial work experience in a legal environment, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Have you completed a business school/technical college program that resulted in a diploma or degree as a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, and/or paralegal?

• Yes
• No

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If you have completed a business school/technical college legal secretary program that resulted in a diploma or degree, list the full name of the school, the number of quarter or semester credits that you earned, the diploma/degree that you earned, and the year that you completed the program. Type "None" if you have not completed a legal secretary, legal administrative assistant, or paralegal program that resulted in a diploma.
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Do you have experience working in a public law office or court setting?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working in a public law office or court setting, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided below.
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Do you have experience transcribing question/answer statements made by defendants, victims and/or witnesses, 911 calls, jail calls, audio from body cams and squad videos, or other recorded media?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience transcribing question/answer statements made by defendants, victims and/or witnesses; 911 calls; jail calls; audio from body cams and squad videos; or other recorded media, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have work experience using, looking up, and maintaining information in electronic databases?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your work experience using, looking up, and maintaining information in electronic databases, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have working with client records that contain highly confidential information that have to be handled and stored according to specified security procedures?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more

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Describe your experience working with client records that contain highly confidential information that have to be handled and stored according to specified security procedures, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.
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Indicate your experience working with and/or using the following Microsoft office suite program. Check all that apply.

• Word
• Excel
• Outlook
• Other
• I do not have this experience

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Describe your experience working with and using the Microsoft office suite program(s) you selected above, referencing specific jobs and duties listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many words per minute can you type with a high level of accuracy? If you do not know your typing speed, you may take a free typing test at www.typingtest.com.

• I do not have this skill
• 49 words or fewer per minute
• 50-54 words per minute
• 55-59 words per minute
• 60 words per minute

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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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