What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney, Criminal Division, County Attorney's Office position at Stearns County, MN?
Salary : See Position Description
Location : St. Cloud MN, MN
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 2024-01776
Department : Attorney's Office
Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Description
SALARY :
Depending on Qualifications
90,116-$177,245 / annually
Exempt, AFSCME-Assistant County Attorney's Unit
Our Mission : "Provide Exceptional Public Services to Assure a Safe, Healthy, Vibrant County for All"
Our Values : Professional | Approachable | Responsive | Collaborative | Fair & Equitable
Present Assignment : Domestic Violence Unit
Position Objective
To provide effective legal services by representing the State of Minnesota and Stearns County in criminal cases. This position is responsible for assisting the County Attorney by providing legal advice and representation, preparing and presenting findings, briefs, legal documents, and cases to courts and juries.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible responsibilities in this position and do not limit the assignment of related duties to this classification.
1. Collaborates with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies concerning criminal and petty matters.
2. Reviews and evaluates law enforcement reports, forensic science data, witness statements, and physical evidence.
3. Prosecutes or engages in legal enforcement proceedings in criminal and regulatory matters by preparing pleadings and participates in pre-trial proceedings, court and jury trials, and post-trial proceedings.
4. Prepares cases for judicial and administrative proceedings by investigating facts; researching law; drafting subpoenas, search warrants and pleadings; interviewing victims, witnesses, and law enforcement officers; analyzing the opposition's case, and writing legal memoranda and briefs.
5. Develops dynamic presentations involving a case theme, opening statements, and closing arguments.
6. Provides legal training and advice to law enforcement officers, attorneys, corrections agents and officers, social workers, and other relevant parties in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area of assignment.
7. Represents the County Attorney before task forces, governmental organizations, committees, and other groups.
8. Attends work in a regular and timely manner.
9. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
Minimum Qualifications and Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess the following :
- Juris Doctor degree
Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota
Available by telephone 24 hours per day
Experience using Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to comply with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's criminal history related security requirements
Preferred Experience Beyond Minimum Qualifications
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of litigation techniques used before grand juries and in court and jury trials.
2. Knowledge of Minnesota criminal law and court rules.
3. Knowledge of negotiation techniques.
4. Ability to research legal issues and write persuasive legal memoranda.
5. Ability to resolve cases in accordance with office policies and procedures.
6. Ability to organize and prioritize work.
7. Ability to accept and complete assigned work in a timely manner.
8. Ability to appraise, interpret, and apply legal precedents to legal problems.
9. Ability to present statement of fact, law, and argument in written or oral form.
10. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Accountabilities, Work Environment and Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Accountabilities Shared By All Employees
1. Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with the County's mission and values.
2. Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of all department and County-wide policies, protocols and procedures that apply to the performance of this position.
3. Develops respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
4. Informs immediate supervisor of all important matters pertaining to assigned job responsibilities.
5. Seeks opportunities for further personal growth and development.
6. Represents the County in a professional manner to all internal and external contacts when doing the County's business.
7. Complies with all rules and policies in order to maintain a safe work environment.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed approximately 100% of the time indoors. May require occasional travel to off-site locations and minimal attendance at early morning or evening meetings. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort. All employees are required to reside within the state of Minnesota.
Extent of Supervision or Guidance Provided
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief of the Criminal Division and the Assistant Chief of the Criminal Division.
Responsibility for Public Contact
Frequent.
Supervision of Others
None.
Hours of Work, Testing and Interview Dates
Hours of Work
Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 4 : 30 pm and additional night and weekend hours as client needs, caseloads and trials require. Work is HYBRID - dependent on court and other work needs.
Interview Date
If you are selected to be interviewed for this position, interviews will be held on a date to be determined. Invitations to interview will be sent to the email address listed on the job application and will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
If you require special accommodations to participate in the Stearns County hiring process, please contact us at 320-656-3606.
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Do you have a Juris Doctor degree?
Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota?
Are you available by telephone 24 hours per day?
Which of the following computer related minimum qualifications for this position do you possess? (Check all that apply.)
Do you have the ability to comply with Bureau of Criminal Apprehension's criminal history related security requirements?
Within the past 5 years, do you have experience as a law clerk in a federal, state, county or municipal prosecution office or private firm with a prosecution contract?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #7, including type of work performed and number of years of experience. If no experience, type 'none".
Within the past 5 years, do you have experience as a judicial law clerk in the State of Minnesota?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #9, including type of work performed and number of years of experience. If no experience, type 'none".
Within the past 5 years, do you have experience in the licensed practice of law in Minnesota including adult criminal prosecution or juvenile delinquency / petty offense matters including general adult misdemeanor / traffic, adult felony, adult appellate, juvenile delinquency or juvenile appellate experience?
Describe your experience as indicated in question #11, including type of work performed and number of years of experience. If no experience, type "none."
Have you drafted appellate briefs?
Describe the types and number of appellate briefs you have drafted. If no experience, type "none".
Have you argued appeals?
Describe the types and number of appeals you have argued. If no experience, type "none".
Which of the following Veteran's Preference do you wish to claim (in order to receive Veteran's Preference credit, you must submit a copy of your DD214 to the Human Resources Department by the application deadline)?
Required Question
Salary : $90,116 - $177,245
