Washington County (MN)
Assistant County Attorney III
Washington County (MN), Stillwater, Minnesota, us, 55083
This position will be open until filled. Please submit your application and cover letter at your earliest convenience for consideration. Priority screening date will begin 11/2/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The Assistant County Attorney III position requires a post-graduate degree of Juris Doctor from an accredited law school preceded by a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution and six or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent. In addition, the position requires admission to practice before the Minnesota Supreme Court and less courts of the State and Federal District Court. The Assistant County Attorney III must complete at least fifteen additional credit hours of coursework annually to meet the requirements of the Rules of the State Board of Continuing Legal Education. A background check is required. A driver's license is required.The finalist for a position vacancy will be required to pass a criminal history investigation at County expense prior to beginning employment with Washington County.RESPONSIBILITIES
This Assistant County Attorney III position will provide legal advice and legal services to all areas of the Washington County Attorney Office, including:To perform the traditional prosecutorial function concerning both juvenile and adult criminal cases;To assist in the training and advising of law enforcement attendant to the investigative function that they perform;To provide direction and advice concerning public safety education as it relates to special civil and criminal prosecutions;And other responsibilities as determined by the County Attorney.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Licensed to practice law in the state of MinnesotaExperience in public sector law practice in MinnesotaExperience prosecuting all the following types of cases: homicide, weapon-related cases, criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, and property crimesSELECTION TECHNIQUE
Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.HOURS / DAYS
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE
$119,246.40 - $162,011.20 AnnuallyE-Verify Participation
Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.Reporting to the Division Chief, the Assistant County Attorney III performs professional legal services for the Washington County Board of Commissioners and other Washington County boards, commissions and departments; prosecutes criminal and delinquency cases; provides legal representation in civil suits; and provides legal services for child support enforcement and paternity proceedings. The Assistant County Attorney III trains, advises and counsels Assistant County Attorney IIs and Is, as well as paralegal staff.CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job:Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program;Demonstrates knowledge of legal principles and practices;Demonstrates skills in group presentation;Demonstrates skills in writing clearly and informatively;Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure;Demonstrates ability to share knowledge of and experience with the justice system;Demonstrates ability to allocate time for professional development;Demonstrates ability to remain current on legislative changes;Demonstrates ability to plan and present court cases effectively;Demonstrates ability to conduct legal research;Demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;Demonstrates ability to read and interpret written information;Demonstrates ability to accept responsibility for own actions;Demonstrates ability to follow through on commitments.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed by the Assistant County Attorney III may require extended use of a keyboard, standing to make presentations to the court, expressing ideas and giving directions orally, receiving detailed information through oral communication, and lifting boxes up to 25 pounds. There is pressure associated with appearing in court and public speaking.The Assistant County Attorney III frequently works in a normal climate controlled office with adequate lighting and a moderate noise level or in a court room. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
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The Assistant County Attorney III position requires a post-graduate degree of Juris Doctor from an accredited law school preceded by a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution and six or more years of relevant experience, or equivalent. In addition, the position requires admission to practice before the Minnesota Supreme Court and less courts of the State and Federal District Court. The Assistant County Attorney III must complete at least fifteen additional credit hours of coursework annually to meet the requirements of the Rules of the State Board of Continuing Legal Education. A background check is required. A driver's license is required.The finalist for a position vacancy will be required to pass a criminal history investigation at County expense prior to beginning employment with Washington County.RESPONSIBILITIES
This Assistant County Attorney III position will provide legal advice and legal services to all areas of the Washington County Attorney Office, including:To perform the traditional prosecutorial function concerning both juvenile and adult criminal cases;To assist in the training and advising of law enforcement attendant to the investigative function that they perform;To provide direction and advice concerning public safety education as it relates to special civil and criminal prosecutions;And other responsibilities as determined by the County Attorney.DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Licensed to practice law in the state of MinnesotaExperience in public sector law practice in MinnesotaExperience prosecuting all the following types of cases: homicide, weapon-related cases, criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, and property crimesSELECTION TECHNIQUE
Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top-scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.HOURS / DAYS
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE
$119,246.40 - $162,011.20 AnnuallyE-Verify Participation
Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.Reporting to the Division Chief, the Assistant County Attorney III performs professional legal services for the Washington County Board of Commissioners and other Washington County boards, commissions and departments; prosecutes criminal and delinquency cases; provides legal representation in civil suits; and provides legal services for child support enforcement and paternity proceedings. The Assistant County Attorney III trains, advises and counsels Assistant County Attorney IIs and Is, as well as paralegal staff.CORE COMPETENCIES, JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESSFUL JOB PERFORMANCE
Core Competencies outline essential business and professional traits necessary to perform this job:Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals;Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect;Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program;Demonstrates knowledge of legal principles and practices;Demonstrates skills in group presentation;Demonstrates skills in writing clearly and informatively;Demonstrates ability to work well under pressure;Demonstrates ability to share knowledge of and experience with the justice system;Demonstrates ability to allocate time for professional development;Demonstrates ability to remain current on legislative changes;Demonstrates ability to plan and present court cases effectively;Demonstrates ability to conduct legal research;Demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;Demonstrates ability to read and interpret written information;Demonstrates ability to accept responsibility for own actions;Demonstrates ability to follow through on commitments.WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work performed by the Assistant County Attorney III may require extended use of a keyboard, standing to make presentations to the court, expressing ideas and giving directions orally, receiving detailed information through oral communication, and lifting boxes up to 25 pounds. There is pressure associated with appearing in court and public speaking.The Assistant County Attorney III frequently works in a normal climate controlled office with adequate lighting and a moderate noise level or in a court room. Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions.This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.
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