Assistant County Attorney

Salary: $99,279.03 - $143,954.59 Annually

Location : St. Peter, MN

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 00362

Department: County Attorney

Opening Date: 11/03/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

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. DUTYFREQUENCYBAND/GRADERepresents 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

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.

Nicollet County offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision

Pension plan for retirement

Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance

11.5 paid holidays

Generous leave plans

Public Sector Loan Forgiveness

Free employee assistance plan service

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?

Yes

No

03

If you are currently licensed to practice law in the state of Minnesota, identify your Minnesota Attorneys License Number:

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