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Minnehaha County

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Wabasha, MN · On-site

... petitions, CHIPS petitions, judicial commitment petitions, guardianship papers, conservatorship papers, writs, condemnation proceedings, administrative subpoenas, forfeiture files, general ...

Swift County

Deputy Sheriff (full or part time)

Benson, MN · On-site

$66K - $86K/yr

Prepares and executes juvenile petitions, criminal complaints, and protective services petitions. E. Conducts welfare checks on individuals or families for local agencies including human services. F.

Hennepin County

Paralegal

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$58K - $88K/yr

Legal Writer Paralegals are responsible for preparing Emergency and Permanency Petitions for children who are in need of protection services. As a Paralegal with the CAO, you will be a key player in ...

Olmsted County

Commercial Appraiser

Rochester, MN · On-site

$37.76 - $63.07/hr

Handles all aspects of commercial, industrial, apartment, and special purpose property tax petitions including: reviewing compliance with income data disclosure, negotiating fair settlements with tax ...

Renville County

Social Worker - Child Protection

Olivia, MN · On-site

$32.16 - $43.78/hr

File CHIPS petitions with the court as necessary. * Consult with supervision as necessary. Provide ongoing Child Welfare Case Management to children and families due to truancy, minor parent status ...

Hennepin County, MN

Paralegal

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$58K - $88K/yr

Legal Writer Paralegals are responsible for preparing Emergency and Permanency Petitions for children who are in need of protection services. As a Paralegal with the CAO, you will be a key player in ...

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How much do petitioning jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for petitioning in Minnesota is $75,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,400.00 and $91,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is petitioning?

A petitioning job involves collecting signatures from the public to support a cause, candidate, or policy initiative. Petitioners engage with people in various locations, explain the purpose of the petition, and encourage them to sign. These roles are common in political campaigns, advocacy groups, and nonprofit organizations. Strong communication skills and persistence are essential for success in this role.

What are some common challenges faced in petitioning roles and how can I overcome them?

One of the common challenges in petitioning roles is engaging a wide range of people and persuading them to support your cause, especially when dealing with diverse or sometimes skeptical audiences. You may also encounter logistical issues such as managing large volumes of data, meeting strict deadlines for submission, and following specific legal or organizational guidelines. Building strong communication skills, staying organized, and keeping up-to-date with best practices in outreach and digital tools can help you overcome these hurdles. Frequently collaborating with advocacy teams, volunteers, and community organizations is another key part of navigating these challenges successfully and achieving campaign goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in petitioning, and why are they important?

To excel in a Petitioning role, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate persuasively are essential, often supported by experience in research or advocacy work. Familiarity with digital petition platforms, databases, and spreadsheet software is highly useful, along with any relevant certifications in nonprofit management or public relations. Excellent interpersonal skills, persistence, and the ability to adapt messages for diverse audiences help candidates stand out. These abilities are crucial for effectively gathering support, managing information, and ensuring the success of petition campaigns.

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Infographic showing various Petitioning job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 64% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 25% Temporary. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,102 per year, or $36.1 per hour.

LEGAL ASSISTANT

Minnehaha County

Wabasha, MN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Minnehaha County rating

9.5

Company rating: 9.5 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

13th of 842 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Minimum Training and Experience Required:
Requires a high school education, or equivalent, with vocational or technical school training as a legal secretary with a minimum of 2-years' of experience as a legal secretary or as an administrative assistant position with legal or court experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Notify attorneys and law enforcement of case progress, status, and deadlines.
  • Receive, review, and analyze juvenile and adult police and social services reports to determine appropriate course of action.
  • Create, prepare, process and maintain complex confidential files for the department which include preliminary and final complaints, fugitive from justice complaints, warrants, discovery documents, juvenile delinquency petitions, CHIPS petitions, judicial commitment petitions, guardianship papers, conservatorship papers, writs, condemnation proceedings, administrative subpoenas, forfeiture files, general correspondence and memos.
  • Conduct witness interviews and prepare witnesses for trial. Prepare subpoenas for hearings.
  • Assist with child support cases which involve reviewing findings and preparing orders.
  • Provide assistance with the activities of tax court.
  • Maintain and schedule the attorney's calendar including witnesses, victims, and law enforcement meetings.
  • Process CLE credits and files reports with the state.
  • Serves as Juvenile Diversion Intake Committee Secretary. Attend meetings, prepare minutes and route to members. Monitor files with recommendations of Committee. Review files with Chairperson.
  • Prepare Search Warrants.
  • Process extradition paperwork.
  • Assist with civil litigation.
  • Answers incoming calls, takes messages, screens calls, routes calls, provides information and answers questions concerning departmental operations. Contact with the public.
  • Perform various clerical duties in support of the office to include reading and routing mail, ordering and maintaining office supply inventory, copying documents, and faxing information.
  • Receive, review, prepares and process various forms and documents to include police and social service reports, medical reports, statements, BCA lab reports, photographs, attendance reports, video/audio tape,
  • court calendar, child support documents, criminal complaints, juvenile petitions, commitment petitions, jail list, probation reports, etc.
  • Utilize general office equipment such as a computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, adding machine, fax machine, transcriber, shredder, and multi-line phone system.
  • Utilize various software programs (including secured websites and specialized software for prosecution case tracking) to handle word processing duties, perform data entry, enter data into existing spreadsheets, and design/format spreadsheets. MOC Code Book for Complaints/Petitions.
  • Receive funds for the department and routes to appropriate area.
  • Code, copy, and maintain records of all incoming bills.
  • Monitor status of office supplies and order supplies as necessary.

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