Ramsey County, Minnesota / County Attorney / Paralegal Senior

Job-title file

Paralegal Senior

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

22 employees hold this title in County Attorney. Median total compensation for the role is $78,656, below the department median of $79,386.

Employees: 22
Role median: $78,656
Agency median: $79,386
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$39,514$96,292+

How total compensation varies among the 22 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 1

Anne Link Fisher

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$100,926

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $89,203
Overtime: $11,723
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,926
Hourly rate: $44
Hire date: 1995-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/Commt/Paraprf
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Anne Link Fisher holds the role of Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,926. They are represented by 8GN.

Wendy Dezelar

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$89,893

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $89,203
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $690
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,893
Hourly rate: $44
Hire date: 1997-09-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/PreTrialJustice/Paraprf
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At County Attorney, Wendy Dezelar serves as a Paralegal Senior within Safety and Justice. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,893. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Silvia Ares

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$89,669

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $78,341
Overtime: $9,345
Other pay: $1,982
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,669
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2018-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/VictimWitness/ClerStaff
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Silvia Ares is a Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $89,669. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Sarah Lewis

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$88,727

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $88,727
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,727
Hourly rate: $43
Hire date: 1994-04-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Civil/Paraprofessionals
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Sarah Lewis works as a Paralegal Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $88,727 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Tristian Wienke

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$85,639

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $85,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,639
Hourly rate: $41
Hire date: 2016-01-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/ChSuppt/Paraprf
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Tristian Wienke holds the role of Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,639. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Joylyn Obernolte

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$83,699

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $82,540
Overtime: $1,159
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,699
Hourly rate: $40
Hire date: 2008-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Trial/Paraprf
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Joylyn Obernolte holds the role of Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,699. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Andrea Volkel

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$83,018

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $82,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $478
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,018
Hourly rate: $40
Hire date: 2008-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/CHIPS/Paraprf
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Andrea Volkel works as a Paralegal Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. Andrea earned $83,018 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Annie Tremain

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$82,932

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $82,534
Overtime: $239
Other pay: $159
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,932
Hourly rate: $40
Hire date: 2021-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/CHIPS/Paraprf
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Annie Tremain works as a Paralegal Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Annie earned $82,932 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Alecia Brown

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$82,624

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $82,124
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,624
Hourly rate: $43
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Civil/Paraprofessionals
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Alecia Brown works as a Paralegal Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Alecia earned $82,624 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Lee Vang

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$81,528

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $73,557
Overtime: $7,971
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,528
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2020-02-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Civil/Paraprofessionals
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Lee Vang is a Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,528. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Brittany Mattson

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$79,903

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $76,630
Overtime: $2,682
Other pay: $590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,903
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Trial/Paraprf
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At County Attorney, Brittany Mattson serves as a Paralegal Senior within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,903. They are represented by 8GN.

Sarah Steele

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$77,409

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $77,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,409
Hourly rate: $38
Hire date: 2016-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Juvenile/Paraprf
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At County Attorney, Sarah Steele serves as a Paralegal Senior within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,409. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Kelsey Benson

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$73,542

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $73,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $142
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,542
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 2021-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/PreTrialJustice/Paraprf
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At County Attorney, Kelsey Benson serves as a Paralegal Senior within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $73,542. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Samantha Lemay

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$72,401

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $71,901
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,401
Hourly rate: $35
Hire date: 2018-08-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

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Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/Commt/Paraprf
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Samantha Lemay is a Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,401. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Rachel Bayer

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$70,197

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $69,697
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,197
Hourly rate: $34
Hire date: 2022-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/ChSuppt/Paraprf
Earn Code: 719
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At County Attorney, Rachel Bayer serves as a Paralegal Senior within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,197. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Thomas Bauer

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$66,297

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $66,035
Overtime: $262
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,297
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2017-02-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Trial/Paraprf
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Thomas Bauer is a Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,297. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Nou Chu Yang Heu

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$65,787

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $65,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,787
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2019-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/PreTrialJustice/Paraprf
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Nou Chu Yang Heu works as a Paralegal Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Nou earned $65,787 in 2025. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Ashley Fraser

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$65,730

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $65,730
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,730
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2019-09-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

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Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/CHIPS/Paraprf
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Ashley Fraser works as a Paralegal Senior for County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $65,730 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Mckenzie Harter

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$62,848

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $62,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,848
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2024-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/CHIPS/Paraprf
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Mckenzie Harter holds the role of Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,848. Union affiliation: 8GN.

Sharonda Nix

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$57,967

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $57,023
Overtime: $444
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,967
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2024-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Trial/Paraprf
Earn Code: 102
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Sharonda Nix is a Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,967. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Marcie Meierhofer

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$39,938

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $39,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $299
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,938
Hourly rate: $37
Hire date: 2010-04-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/Juvenile/Paraprf
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

At County Attorney, Marcie Meierhofer serves as a Paralegal Senior within Safety and Justice. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,938. Their bargaining unit is 8GN.

Mary Pearson

Paralegal Senior/County Attorney

2025 total comp

$39,514

Sub-department: Safety and Justice
Base pay: $38,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,514
Hourly rate: $32
Hire date: 2023-02-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: 8GN
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Dept Name 2: CoAtty/HumSvcs/Commt/Paraprf
Earn Code: 811
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Jul 25, 2025

Mary Pearson is a Paralegal Senior at County Attorney within Safety and Justice. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,514. Union affiliation: 8GN.