Full Time Assistant County Attorney

About the role

The Assistant County Attorney assists and advises the County Attorney in the prosecution of crimes, the enforcement of child support, and the protection of children and vulnerable adults. The Assistant County Attorney acts as legal counsel for all county departments and agencies. In the absence of the County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney attends County Board meetings and committee meetings.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes all felonies with the County.
• Prosecutes all gross misdemeanors (except aggravated DWIs occurring within an incorporated city).
• Prosecutes all misdemeanors occurring outside incorporated cities.
• Prepares and drafts all legal documents, such as complaints, search warrants and discovery materials.
• Attends all court hearings and proceedings.
• Prepares and conduct trials for all criminal cases charged, including meeting with and interviewing witnesses, preparing jury instructions, drafting memoranda of law and presenting evidence and arguments at hearings and trial.
• Provides education and training of law enforcement officers on changes of the law.
• Preparation of appeals, including briefs and oral arguments.
• Be available 24 hours per day for law enforcement purposes.
• Be a member of and participates in Drug Court, Criminal Justice Institute, Coordinating Council and MCAA.
• Conducts all phases of the Grand Jury process to obtain an indictment.

Requirements

• A four (4) year degree from an accredited college or university and a three (3) year Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.
• All applicants must have passed the two-day long Minnesota bar exam and the one-day Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination.
• All applicants must complete 45 hours of continuing legal education credits every 3 years.
• Four years’ experience as an Assistant County Attorney, with experience prosecuting criminal matters preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles, concepts, practices and standards of the legal professional including rules of conduct, rules of evidence, rules of court, civil and criminal procedures/processes.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws and statutes applicable to areas of practice.
• Knowledge and skill with negotiation techniques and processes.
• Knowledge and skill with principles, techniques, methods, and resources of legal research.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management fundamentals.
• Knowledge of law enforcement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles, issues and processes involved in contract review and drafting.
• Knowledge of county organizational structure and functions.
• Must be able to work independently and periodically under short timelines.
• Must be able to work with a high degree of confidential work and sensitive issues.
• Must have a very high attention to detail and be able to produce exceptional quality work product.
• Must have excellent writing and communication skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with department personnel, judges, attorneys, clients, witnesses, law enforcement, other County staff, elected officials, and the public.

Pay

Position is a Grade 17 with an entry salary range of $96,324.80 to $107,993.60, DOQ. Position has a full earning potential of up to $135,740.80, DOQ.

Benefits

Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, retirement contributions, and variable benefits such as dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending reimbursement accounts (FSA), deferred compensation (457b), Roth IRA, supplemental life, AFLAC plans, and more. Details are available upon request.