Assistant County Attorney I, II, III - Criminal Division

This is full-time, exempt, position with some hybrid work available. Interviews will be held in-person the week of March 17, 2025.

Pay & Benefits

The Anoka County Attorney's Office is a large professional law firm with a collegial environment where employees are part of a team and support each other in the mission of the office and in day-to-day work. In addition, we offer the following:

• Assistant County Attorney I:

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34. $74,269.58 to $103,968.58 annually ($35.71 to $49.98 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.

• Assistant County Attorney II:

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36. $85,412.22 to $119,568.28 annually ($41.06 $57.48 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.

• Assistant County Attorney III:

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40. $117,869.31 to $164,955.25 annually ($56.67 to $79.31 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.

• The Anoka County Attorney's office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development.

• Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities.

• Employees have access to a medical and dental satellite clinic located in the Anoka County Government Center with services dedicated exclusively to employees.

• Employment packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Anoka County contributes to a pension plan and employees can voluntarily supplement these contributions or take advantage of other retirement investment options.

• Employees have paid Flexible Time Off (FTO) for vacation or for health issues or appointments. Employees are also paid for recognized holidays as approved annually by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.

Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website. www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.

• Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.

• Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant County Attorney I.

• Representing a government entity in hearings, trials, appeals, and other routine legal proceedings and matters.

• Preparing for pretrial/prehearing court appearances.

• Preparing various briefs, opinions, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.

• Communicating with your legal team including legal assistants, paralegals, investigators, and victim witness staff.

• Using and documenting files on the case management system and Axon's Evidence.com.

• Coordinating investigations with law enforcement and other governmental departments.

• Advising and training law enforcement officers and agencies.

• Gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and effectively presenting findings and arguments in state and federal court, or other tribunals.

• Providing legal opinions and training to government employees in assigned subject-matter.

• Preparing post-hearing motions and appeals, rendering legal opinions, reviewing motions and other legal documents, conferring with and providing legal counsel to government departments, officials, and employees.

• Conferring with parties and negotiating settlements.

• Performing other duties as assigned by a government department head or an elected official.

• Additional duties and responsibilities are required of Assistant County Attorneys II and III.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

• Successfully complete a background investigation, including a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and fingerprinting.

• Adequate professional references.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Experience representing a state, county, city or other government entity.

• Knowledge of pleadings and practice of effective presentation of court cases including rules of court and evidence in the State of Minnesota.

• Experience conducting legal research and data analysis.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience working with law enforcement task forces; and

• Skill using technology in everyday practice.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.

• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.

• Ability to handle both in-person and remote hearings and to effectively use the office media, software, and hardware.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO