Assistant County Attorney I or II

County Court House•Winona, MN

About The Position

Winona County is hiring an Assistant County Attorney I or II to provide legal and advisory services in criminal and civil matters, representing the state, county, and county personnel. The position works under the general direction of the County Attorney and develops and implements appropriate solutions to legal problems faced by county officials, department heads, and employees. The attorney is expected to keep current with changing laws, court decisions, rules, and regulations and may oversee legal assistants, paralegals, interns, and volunteers. The role includes litigation and trial preparation, legal research and writing, court appearances, contract and document review, and work related to criminal justice, child support, child protection, and other legal areas. Travel is required for meetings, conferences, litigation, and research. Extraordinary effort may be required in preparation for and during trials, appeals, public meetings, and hearings.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college of law.
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota; the posting also welcomes qualified candidates actively pursuing admission to the Minnesota Bar or eligible to obtain a Minnesota law license upon selection.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a personal background investigation.
Knowledge of civil and criminal or juvenile laws.
Knowledge of legal research principles, methods, and practices.
Knowledge of pleadings and effective presentation of court cases.
Skill in interpersonal relationships.
Ability to appraise and organize facts and present evidence and other material orally or in writing.
Skill in legal research, data analysis, determining appropriate courses of action, and presenting facts and arguments.
Ability to negotiate.

Responsibilities

Identify, define, evaluate, and resolve problems facing county officials, department heads, and employees; recommend advantageous courses of action and assist with implementation.
Perform committee and outreach work at the local, regional, and state levels to further county services in the criminal justice system, child support, child protection, and other legal work areas, as directed and supervised by the County Attorney.
Monitor county officers’, department heads’, and employees’ operations to ensure compliance with law.
Represent the county in litigation, including preparing pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and appearing in court.
Prepare cases for trial by analyzing investigator reports, interviewing involved persons, drafting legal documents, presenting evidence and arguments, and negotiating settlements when appropriate.
Represent the county and state in civil and criminal appeals involving matters not resolved at the trial court level.
Review and negotiate county contracts and other legal documents.
Study, interpret, and apply laws, decisions, court rules, and other authorities in preparing cases, opinions, and briefs.
Handle less complex cases, including criminal prosecution and civil legal work.
Perform other duties as assigned.