What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney - Criminal position at Sherburne County, MN?
This Assistant County Attorney position will be assigned to the criminal division.
Sherburne County Attorney's Office is seeking a motivated candidate to join our office. The criminal division attorneys handle a variety of cases in addition to the development of a subject matter expertise. We seek an individual who desires to work in a collaborative environment. The Office invests in training and professional growth. Our new Courthouse and office are in Elk River, Minnesota; close to the Twin Cities providing access to the amenities but foregoing the traffic. Come grow with our dynamic community.
Sherburne County Attorney's Office is seeking a motivated candidate to join our office. The criminal division attorneys handle a variety of cases in addition to the development of a subject matter expertise. We seek an individual who desires to work in a collaborative environment. The Office invests in training and professional growth. Our new Courthouse and office are in Elk River, Minnesota; close to the Twin Cities providing access to the amenities but foregoing the traffic. Come grow with our dynamic community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples of typical duties do not include all possible tasks for this classification and do not limit the assignment of related tasks. Regular attendance according to the department's approved work schedule is required for all Sherburne County positions.
- Prosecute misdemeanors through charging, arraignment, pre-trial, contested hearings, and court or jury trial.
- Prosecute gross misdemeanors through charging, arraignment, pre-trial, omnibus hearings, and court or jury trial.
- Prosecute felonies through charging, arraignment, pre-trial, omnibus hearings and court or jury trial.
- Handle probation violations on misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felony cases.
- Assist with legal research on felonies, gross misdemeanors, criminal appeals, and civil files.
- Other duties as assigned by the County Attorney or Lead Criminal Attorney.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
Juris Doctorate degree obtained at an accredited law school. Admission to the Minnesota State Bar.
The County will consider candidates who have taken the bar exam and are awaiting results. or an Attorney I.Required to pass a background check, pass an on-line security test for CJDN access and be fingerprinted.
Valid Minnesota Driver's License required.
In addition to minimum qualifications, an individual must meet the minimum experience qualifications as stated below to qualify for an Assistant County Attorney I, II or III position:
Assistant County Attorney I
- Pay Grade 17: $87,256 - $122,179.20
Assistant County Attorney II
- Pay Grade 18: $93,392 - $130,728
Assistant County Attorney III
- Pay Grade 20: $106,912 - $149,656
Supplemental Information
Applications will be reviewed upon closing of the posting. 1st round of interviews will take place February 12 - 21, 2025.
Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical (employee, employee spouse, employee child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.
- County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans
- Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy
- Optional Benefits:
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Care Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.
- 12 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Public Employees Retirement (PERA):
Salary : $87,256 - $122,179
