Minnesota / Public Defense Board / Legal Office Assistant

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Legal Office Assistant

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

117 employees hold this title in Public Defense Board. Median total compensation for the role is $72,426, below the department median of $99,952.

Employees: 117
Total payroll: $7.9M
Role median: $72,426
Agency median: $99,952
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,126$83,794+

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Legal Office Assistant beyond Minnesota

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City of Milwaukee

$43,200 · 9

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Danielle Klugherz

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$65,949

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $65,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,949
Hire date: 2020-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danielle Klugherz is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,949. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kayla Puchalski

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2006-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kayla Puchalski is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Jessica Iverson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Eighth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2021-08-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Jessica Iverson serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Eighth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Alicia Paxton

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Sixth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-02-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alicia Paxton is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Sixth Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Ma Yang

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Third Judical District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Ma Yang serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Third Judical District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Katharine Teachout

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2020-12-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katharine Teachout holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Melody Vang-Jilka

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2021-03-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Melody Vang-Jilka serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Nakia Mcclarron

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Second District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Nakia Mcclarron serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Second District. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Kathleen Bennig

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2023-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kathleen Bennig is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,126. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.

Tara Solem

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Seventh Judicial Dist
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-08-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tara Solem holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Seventh Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,126. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Mariah Willman

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: Fourth Judicial District FT
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2021-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Defense Board, Mariah Willman serves as a Legal Office Assistant within Fourth Judicial District Ft. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Lindsay Dohmen

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$64,126

Sub-department: First Judicial District
Base pay: $64,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,126
Hire date: 2022-05-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lindsay Dohmen holds the role of Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within First Judicial District. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,126. They are represented by Public Defense-Support Staff.

Gracie Willaert

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2024 total comp

$63,698

Sub-department: Fifth Judicial District
Base pay: $63,698
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,698
Hire date: 2022-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gracie Willaert works as a Legal Office Assistant for Public Defense Board within Fifth Judicial District. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Gracie earned $63,698 in 2024. Union affiliation: Public Defense-Support Staff.

Eric Larson

Legal Office Assistant/Public Defense Board

2025 total comp

$63,337

Sub-department: Appellate Office 4
Base pay: $63,337
Overtime: $1
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,337
Hire date: 2018-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Public Defense-Support Staff
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J52
Bargaining Unit Number: 301
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Larson is a Legal Office Assistant at Public Defense Board within Appellate Office 4. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,337. Their bargaining unit is Public Defense-Support Staff.