What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Senior Attorney-Civil position at Olmsted County?
Assistant Attorney (Salary range is $42.50 - $60.94)
Graduation from an accredited college of law and licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota or will be licensable within six (6) months of employment.
Associate Attorney (Salary range is $42.50 - $70.95)
Senior Attorney (Salary range is $48.05 - $80.25)
Graduation from and accredited college of law, licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota and six (6) years of experience in relevant private practice, relevant public-sector practice, or a combination thereof.
Under direct and regular supervision, performs routine and complex professional legal work in the County Attorney’s office. Work involves the preparation and presentation of cases brought in District Court and the preparation of related briefs, findings, and legal documents. Work performed will be done at the direction and under supervision of the First Assistant County Attorney. Work will include real estate tax appeals, Minnesota Government Data Practices Act matters, and other civil municipal work as assigned.
- Prepares and presents civil cases in District Court and administrative hearings. Determines appropriate course of action and drafts the appropriate pleadings, petitions, and/or motions. Conducts discovery pursuant to the rules of Minnesota civil procedure. Prepares and examines witnesses.
- Provides legal advice and direction to County officials and County departments regarding legal options and/or course of action. Works closely with County clients to achieve desired results.
- Performs legal research and writing. Prepares correspondence, memorandums, and reports.
- Knowledge of civil law and civil procedure.
- Knowledge of the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the County Attorney.
- Knowledge of trial procedures and the rules of evidence.
- Skill in conducting basic legal research.
- Skill in the use of computers and technology.
- Skill in the use of negotiation techniques.
- Ability to train and mentor others.
- Ability to communicate effective both verbally and in writing, including presenting to a variety of groups.
- Ability to interview witnesses in a respectful and professional manner.
- Ability to analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems.
- Ability to present legal arguments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and respectful professional working relationships with others.
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize workload.
Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.
Physical Demands and Work Environment: In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands:
Function: | 24% or Less | 25% - 49% | 50%-74% | 75% or more |
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Outdoors environment | X |
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Exposure to weather | X |
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Sitting |
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Standing, walking, reaching, pulling, climbing | X |
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Handling |
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Pushing up to 10 pounds | X |
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Lifting up to 10 pounds | X |
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Repetitive hand movements, typing/data entry |
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Talking, hearing |
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Operate vehicle | X |
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Close vision |
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Distance and color vision, depth perception | X |
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Accommodation |
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Sedentary (exert up to 10 pounds of force) |
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Light effort (exert up to 20 pounds of force) | X |
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Salary : $43 - $80
