What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney position at Nicollet County, MN?
Salary : $99,279.03 - $143,954.59 Annually
Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00337
Department : County Attorney
Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
An Assistant County Attorney is responsible for assisting the County Attorney to handle all statutory duties in Minn. Stat. §388.051. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Representing all County Departments in legal matters that come to the attending of the County Attorney's Office, including reviewing files, drafting complaints and litigation documents, engaging in negotiation, reviewing and drafting contracts, researching and preparing memoranda, interviewing witnesses, and appearing in court;
- Prosecuting felonies, gross misdemeanors, some misdemeanors, and juvenile delinquency matters;
- Responding to requests for legal advice from County agencies, departments, and law enforcement;
- Representing the County in child and adult protection, child support, adoptions, conservatorships / guardianships, and civil commitments;
- Represents the State and the County in all stages of appeal;
- Provides training sessions for law enforcement and human service employees; and
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
DUTY FREQUENCY BAND / GRADE Represents the County in litigation, including pleadings, motions, legal research, and court appearances; prepares 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. Represents the County and State in civil and criminal appeals in matters not resolved at trial court level.Daily
Prosecutes felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and juveniles' delinquency matters.
Daily
Drafts civil litigation, contractual documents, complaints, petitions, motions, memoranda, findings, orders, stipulations, post-trial memoranda, contracts, agreements, policies, and other legal documents in assigned matters of basic to highly complex difficulty.
Daily
Identifies, defines, evaluates, and effectively resolves problems facing county officials, department heads, and employees. Determines alternative courses of action and effectively recommends the most advantageous course of action by the officer, department head, or employee faced with the problem. Proceeds to assist in implementation of the solution.
Daily
Represents the County in child and adult protection, child support, conservatorships / guardianships, and civil commitment actions.
Daily
Represents the State and the County at all stages of appeal including preparation of appellate briefs in criminal, juvenile, and child protection appeals; manages all Human Services related appeals.
Monthly
Provides training for law enforcement and human service employees.
Monthly
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.As required
N / A
To be considered for this position, we require :
Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including :
Do you wish to claim veterans preference if you achieve a passing score? NOTE : If you elect to use veterans preference, you must provide documentation (DD214 and / or VA documents) establishing your right to claim the preference.
Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota? Or, have you taken the bar exam and are currently awaiting results?
If you are currently licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota, please identify your Minnesota Attorney's License Number :
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Salary : $99,279 - $143,955