Assistant County Attorney

Rice-County,-Mn; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney to perform professional legal work across civil and criminal matters. Responsibilities include case analysis, legal research, drafting, and presenting to courts.

The role involves advising county officials, providing training, and on-call emergency responses during business hours, with some evening meetings.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctorate and Minnesota State Bar admission.
• Experience with criminal and civil case work preferred.
• Strong legal drafting and research abilities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare criminal and civil cases for court and appeals.
• Provide legal advice and written opinions to county officials and departments.
• Present routine training to law enforcement and community groups.
• Respond to on-call emergencies for law enforcement and other officers.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Court proceedings

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

**FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS AUGUST 18TH**
The Assistant County Attorney performs prompt and responsible professional legal work for criminal and civil type cases, including case analysis, legal analysis, legal research, legal drafting, and solution of complex legal problems. Prepares, organizes, and presents a wide variety of court cases for jury, court, and administrative trials and other contested cases and appeals. Provides legal advice and issues written opinions to county officials and county employees in both civil and criminal areas of the law. Prepares and presents routine training to law enforcement officers, community groups and other departments.

• Analyzes and prepares cases and related documentation.
• Represents the State of Minnesota or Rice County in a wide variety of criminal and civil hearings, speaking on behalf of victims, clients and the public in Grand Jury proceedings, District Court, Conciliation Court, before magistrates, in administrative hearing and in appellate courts.
• Completes legal research and interpretation of the law using both online and book resources.
• Provides advice to county departments, law enforcement officers, and other agencies operating within Rice County regarding legal authority, duty and liability as directed by the County Attorney or direct supervisor.
• Provides legal training to county personnel as directed by the County Attorney or direct supervisor.
• Provides on-call and emergency response to law enforcement, child protection workers and/or probation officers during business hours, at night, weekends and holidays.
• Completes other legal and administrative duties as required.
• Performs other duties as directed.

PMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Minnesota State Bar as well as less than one year to three or more years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three years of practice experience are preferred.

UNION:

AFSCME – Grade 16

HOURS:

This is a professional position with work hours pursuant to County policy. Additional hours may be required to fulfill duties. Attendance at evening meetings may be required.