Job Description
Salary: $96,387.40 - $139,761.73 Annually
Location : St. Peter, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00288
Department: County Attorney
Opening Date: 03/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Nicollet County is currently accepting applications for the position of an Assistant County Attorney in the County Attorney's Office.
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.
This meaningful work comes with competitive pay, excellent healthcare benefits, and a pension plan for retirement.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills 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
30%
D6
Prosecutes felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and juveniles' delinquency matters.
Daily
25%
D6
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
10%
D6
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
10%
B2
Represents the County in child and adult protection, child support, conservatorships/guardianships, and civil commitment actions.
Daily
10%
D6
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
10%
D6
Provides training for law enforcement and human service employees.
Monthly
5%
B2
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.As required
N/A
Minimum qualifications & Requirements In order to be considered for this position, we require a Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Minnesota. We will consider candidates who have taken the bar exam and are awaiting results. Prior experience in a County Attorney's office and at least 2 years of legal experience are preferred.
To be considered, please visit our website at and complete an application online, and submit it with a resume and writing sample. Nicollet County offers a full package of benefits.
01
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.
- Veteran: Defined as a person separated under honorable conditions that has served on active duty for a least 181 consecutive days or has completed the full period for which federally called to active duty; OR honorably discharged by reason of disability incurred while on active duty. (not active duty for training)
- Disabled Veteran: A veteran having a compensable service connected disability rating. (not active duty for training)
- Spouse of a disabled veteran with a service connected disability rating of 10% or greater, who is unable to work in the specific position being applied for.
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
- Spouse of a deceased veteran who was disabled at time of death and died on, or as a result of, an active duty injury. (Spouse cannot have remarried.)
- Not a veteran or do not wish to claim a veterans preference.
02
Are you currently licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota?Or, have you taken the bar exam and are currently awaiting results?
03
If you are currently licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota, please identify your Minnesota Attorney's License Number:
Required Question
Job Tags
Full time, Felony friendly,