What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney position at Nicollet County?
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:
- Represent 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, engage in negotiation, review and draft contracts, research and prepare memoranda, interview witnesses, and appear in court;
- Prosecute felonies, gross misdemeanors, some misdemeanors, and juvenile delinquency matters;
- Focus on criminal prosecution matters;
- Respond to requests for legal advice from County agencies, departments, and law enforcement;
- Represent the County in child and adult protection, child support, adoptions, conservatorships/guardianships, and civil commitments;
- Represent the State and the County in all stages of appeal;
- Provide training sessions for law enforcement and human service employees; and
- Perform 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
30%
30%
D6
Prosecutes felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and juveniles’ delinquency matters.
Daily
25%
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%
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%
10%
B2
Represents the County in child and adult protection, child support, conservatorships/guardianships, and civil commitment actions.
Daily
10%
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%
10%
D6
Provides training for law enforcement and human service employees.
Monthly
5%
5%
B2
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
As required
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate and a license to practice law in Minnesota, and
- One (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a County Attorney’s office, and
- Prior experience in criminal prosecution.