Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Anoka, MN

Government

Anoka, MN

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Anoka, MN

Attorney

3-6 yrs required

No

Job Title: Assistant County Attorney II

Job Responsibilities:
- Advise County officials, departments, supervisors, managers, and employees on legal matters both verbally and in writing.
- Provide legal opinions and training to County employees in assigned subject-matter areas.
- Conduct discovery, including depositions, pursuant to Minnesota Civil Procedure or other relevant rules.
- Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs.
- Research, analyze, and interpret existing laws, regulations, and cases; anticipate changes to regulations and laws.
- Provide training to County departments and employees in assigned subject areas.
- Represent the County in contested hearings and trials in State and Federal District and Appellate Courts.
- Handle administrative hearings and appeals.
- Complete special projects.
- Draft ordinances, rules, and policies.
- Draft and negotiate contracts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- 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.
- Satisfactory professional references.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience representing a state, county, city, or other government entity.
- Completion of a paid Court of Appeals, Federal, or District Court Judicial Clerkship.
- Knowledge of pleadings and practice of effective presentation of court cases including rules of court and evidence.
- Experience conducting legal research and data analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers, and others.
- Using technology in everyday practice.

To qualify for the Attorney I position:
- Meet the minimum qualifications listed above with consideration of any preferred qualifications.

To qualify for the Attorney II position:
- Meet the minimum qualifications listed above and possess experience in some or all of the following areas:
- Effectively and strategically present evidence, advice, information, and arguments both orally and in written form.
- Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs in all levels of criminal cases or in the representation of a client in non-criminal matters.
- Determine the proper course of action in presenting facts and arguments.
- Demonstrable experience with researching, analyzing, and interpreting existing laws, regulations, and cases.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with other Civil Division attorneys, legal support staff, corrections, social workers, law enforcement, and others who work within the criminal justice system or other units of government.
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including some experience advising municipal clients in a County or City Attorney’s Office, or equivalent private sector experience.

To qualify for the Attorney III position:
- Meet the minimum qualifications listed above and possess experience in some or all of the following areas:
- Capacity to interpret and analyze complex laws, regulations, and cases to anticipate changes to laws and their interpretation.
- Recommend the most effective course of action and provide alternatives when necessary.
- Coordinate complex investigations with law enforcement and other Anoka County departments.
- Develop training for Anoka County employees, law enforcement, and criminal justice partners in assigned subject-matter.
- Review the work of Assistant County Attorneys I and II where appropriate.
- Have at least 6 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including some experience in a County Attorney’s Office.
- Have an established reputation for being a skilled practitioner and recognized for having the capacity to lead peers and subordinates and to serve as a role model for others.
- Capable of handling complex jury trials, bench trials, other contested evidentiary hearings, and/or motion arguments and appeals.

Salary Information:
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38: $98,176 to $137,384 annually ( to per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40 (for Assistant County Attorney III): $117,790 to $164,800 annually ( to per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position located at the Anoka County Government Center.
- 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.
- Work is conducted on-site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse.
- Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 . – 4:30 . At times the schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.
- Occasional extra hours and evening hours are required.
- The selection process is based on relevant education and experience, and a submitted application is used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
- Pre-employment requirements include a criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks.
- Anoka County is committed to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment.