Assistant County Attorney I or II

Job Details:
Level: Experienced,

Job Location:

Wadena County Courthouse - Wadena, MN 56482, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $47.54 - $68.55 Hourly, This position will remain open until filled.

Wage Ranges:
Assistant County Attorney I ($47.54 - $59.41 hourly)
Assistant County Attorney II ($54.89 - $68.55 hourly)

• Prosecutes adults and juveniles who violate State or county law to enhance the safety of the community.
  • Reviews law enforcement reports, determine appropriate charges and draft complaints.
  • Negotiates fair and consistent plea agreements.
  • Identifies and prepare witnesses and exhibits for trial.
  • Presents evidence in an effective and legal manner.
  • Argues cases persuasively to a judge or jury.
  • Informs victims or witnesses of their rights and obligations.
  • Researches legal issues to advise law enforcement and to prepare legal memorandum.
• Advises County officials, in person and writing, about legal issues to protect the County from liability.
  • Reviews and suggests policies and procedures which conform to legal requirements.
  • Interprets laws and court decisions to determine their applicability to County decisions.
  • Informs County officials of changes in the laws which affect their duties and obligations.
  • Represents the County in tax appeal litigation
• Advises and represents County Social Services to ensure protection of vulnerable members of society and fair distribution of benefits.
  • Reviews, drafts and prosecutes child support and paternity cases.
  • Review, drafts and prosecutes mental illness, chemical dependency and individuals with developmental disabilities.
  • Assists with financial eligibility case appeals.
• Performs other duties as directed by the County Attorney.
  • Provides work direction to the Victim-Witness Coordinator and Child Support Assistant and manages the activities of the department in absence of the County Attorney.
  • Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, in-service training as approved.
  • Follows established safety and infection control policies and procedures; and participates in all required in-service training regarding fire safety, disaster preparedness, infection control and safety regulations.
  • Maintains work areas in a sanitary and safe manner and follows departmental dress code.
• Advises and provides training to county employees regarding data practices law.
  • Advises and trains law enforcement and human services on legal issues and assists with search warrants.

• Responds on-call for emergencies.
• Attends training, educational and staff meetings.

• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and Local criminal and civil law.
• Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence and skill in analyzing evidence.
• Knowledge of court rules including civil procedure, constitutional law, MN Statutes, court rules criminal procedures, juvenile procedure, family court procedure and civil appellate procedure.
• Must possess strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple activities with little direction.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, flexibility and diplomacy.
• Thorough knowledge of sentencing guidelines.
• Skill in prosecuting criminal, civil and other cases.
• Skill in evaluating, preparing and managing cases.
• Skill in performing legal research.
• Ability to incorporate and apply information to fact situations in oral and written presentations.
• Significant skill in presenting written and oral arguments.
• Ability to train and work with law enforcement and human services personnel.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors generally set operating benchmarks, goals and objectives.
• Ability to perform widely varied work involving many complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures and methods to fit unusual and complex situations.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with frequent interaction to negotiate critical agreements or motivate behavior that requires a well-developed sense of strategy and timing.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; and
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota; and
• Three years relevant work experience.
• Ability to work well with others and maintain excellent reputation with colleagues and other professionals.
• Strong skill set in…