Assistant County Attorney

Cass County Minnesota; Walker (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Cass County Minnesota seeks an attorney to assist the County Attorney in District Court prosecutions and civil litigation, including working with victims and witnesses.

The role involves reviewing crimes and civil matters, preparing complaints, eCharging, civil pleadings, legal research, briefs, and memos; conducting trials, negotiating pleas, and advising County officials on legal matters. A Minnesota law license is required and the position includes office duties with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice in Minnesota in good standing.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Efficient and accurate keyboarding skills.
• Familiarity with relevant software and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Handle criminal prosecution and civil litigation, including work with victims and witnesses.
• Prepare criminal complaints and eCharging cases; prepare civil pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefs and memoranda.
• Conduct Court/Jury trials and engage in plea and/or settlement negotiations.
• Prepare sentence and disposition recommendations; handle appearances in District Court.
• Develop work priorities and assist the County Attorney in department policy.
• Provide advice to County employees and departments on County business as directed by the County Attorney.
• Perform confidential/professional duties per office and County requirements.

Skills

Effective communication

Legal knowledge

Case management

Independent judgement

Typing / computer skills

Relationship building

Education

Law degree (JD)

Bar admission Minnesota

Tools

eFiling/eService

Job description

Description

Job Details

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To assist the County Attorney in the preparation and presentation of cases in District Court for civil or criminal prosecution, and to act in a legal advisory capacity to various County officials as assigned.

WORK PERFORMED/JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for all aspects of criminal prosecution and civil litigation, including working with victims and witnesses
• Appropriately reviewing matters involving crimes or civil issues and taking appropriate action, preparation of criminal complaints and eCharging cases
• Preparing civil pleadings
• Conducting legal research and preparing briefs and Memoranda
• Conducting Court/Jury trials and engaging in plea and/or settlement negotiations
• Preparing sentence and disposition recommendations
• Handling appearances in District Court
• Developing work priorities and assisting the County Attorney in developing and executing department policies
• Providing advice to individual County employees and County Departments regarding the conducting of County business as directed by the County Attorney
• Performs confidential/professional duties and responsibilities in accordance with office and County requirements
• Performs other duties as assigned by the County Attorney

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Requires a high degree of ability to effectively and efficiently communicate, both orally and in written form
• Must have thorough knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal regulations and laws
• Must be able to organize case load in an efficient and effective manner
• Must be able to make independent judgements and act accordingly
• Must have typing and computer skills to prepare and eCharge criminal complaints, and must have a working knowledge of or ability to learn eFiling/eService programs for the District and Appellate Courts
• Should be able to establish a working relationship with judicial officers, County Board members, department heads, and other County personnel

MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have a degree from an accredited law school and be currently licensed as a practicing attorney in the State of Minnesota in good standing
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver’s license
• Must also have efficient and accurate keyboarding skills
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with computers and relevant software, as well as other essential office equipment

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Sedentary to light physical activities requiring stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and close vision. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Typically, in an office environment.

HOURLY RANGE: $53.79 - $71.38

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

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