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This Attorney II position is in the Civil Division and will work cases involving Children in need of Protection or Services (CHIPS).
Performs difficult professional work providing legal services to the departments, agents, employees, and officers of the Wright County governmental unit; prosecuting criminal cases; and providing legal representation in civil lawsuits. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief Deputy County Attorney and Assistant Civil Division Chief or Chief of Criminal Division. Oversight is exercised over Legal Support Staff.
This position is a mid-level classification and is a promotional step that recognizes competency and experience, including litigation preparation in conducting discovery and depositions and in courtroom skills; and is expected to assist with advising and mentoring Attorney I’s and support staff. At this level, the Attorney should exhibit a higher level of negotiating skill and awareness of how their communications impact the perceptions of others and may have developed specialized knowledge of one or more areas of practice. Duties and responsibilities increase accordingly as one advances to a County Attorney II.
The essential duties and responsibilities include both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, and as such, some essential functions listed below may be done more infrequently based on assignment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law, and three years of experience as a practicing Attorney with at least two years as an Assistant County Attorney or equivalent/relevant county/municipal law practice experience.
Special Requirements
Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension).
Full Time
$107k-147k (estimate)
06/08/2024
08/07/2024
wright.mn.us
Buffalo, MN
200 - 500
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