Assistant County Attorneys

3 weeks ago

Winona, United States County of Winona - Winona County Full time
Winona County is accepting applications for these positions until filled. Please attach a legal writing sample and a copy of your undergraduate and law school transcripts to your online application.

We welcome applications from qualified individuals who are currently in the process of acquiring their Minnesota law license, or who are eligible to obtain licensure in Minnesota upon selection.

This position starts at $3,080.52/bi-weekly (DOQ) with advancement up to $5,291.07/bi-weekly.

Characteristics of Class:
To perform legal and advisory services, including both criminal and civil law as prescribed by County Attorney to accomplish effective representation of state, county, and county personnel.

Supervisory Controls:
Work is performed under general direction of the County Attorney. An employee in this class defines and implements the best acceptable alternatives for problems encountered by county officials, department heads, and employees. Determines and administers justice to those alleged to have violated the criminal laws of the state. Keeps abreast of the new and ever-changing laws, court decisions, rules and regulations. An employee in this class may oversee secretaries, paralegals, interns, and volunteers.

Example of Duties:
Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples listed in their relative order of importance include all duties, which may be found in positions of this class.

Identify, define, evaluate, and effectively resolve problems facing county officials, department heads, and employees; determine alternative courses of action and effectively recommend the most advantageous course of action by the officer, department head, or employee faced with the problem; proceed to assist in implementation of the solution.
Perform committee and outreach work at the local, regional, and state level that furthers the effectiveness of County services in the criminal justice system, and child support, child protection, and other legal work areas at the direction and under the supervision of the County Attorney.
Monitor operations of county officers, department heads, and employees to ensure compliance with law.
Represent county in litigation, including pleadings, motions, legal research, and court appearances; prepare cases for trial by analyzing investigator reports, interviewing persons involved, drafting legal documents, presenting evidence and arguments in court, and authority to negotiate settlements when determined appropriate, as well as represent county and state in civil and criminal appeals in matters not resolved at trial court level.
Review drafts and negotiate contracts and other legal documents for the county.
Study, interpret, and apply laws, decisions, rules of court, and other authorities in preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs.
Handle less complex cases, including criminal prosecution and civil legal work.
Any other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Any combination of training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Skill in interpersonal relationships.
Knowledge of civil and criminal or juvenile laws.
Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of legal research.
Knowledge of the pleadings and practice of effective presentation of court cases.
Ability to appraise and organize facts and to present evidence and other material in written or oral form.
Skill in conducting legal research, analysis of data, determination of proper courses of action, and presentation of facts and arguments.
Ability to negotiate.

For Pre-Employment:
Graduate of accredited college of law; licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must pass a personal background investigation.

Working Conditions:
Extraordinary effort is expended in preparation for and during trial, appeals, and some public meetings and hearings.
Travel required for meetings, conferences, litigation, and research.

For full job classification including ADA requirements, click here.
To view the Assistant County Attorney II classification, click here.

For a copy of the benefit statement for this position, click here.

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