ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY I, II, III, or IV

Isanti County•Cambridge, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides legal services and representation for the County, the County Board, and other county departments, in various types of legal matters, such as charging and prosecution of misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, and handling civil cases including child support, paternity, and other family related proceedings. Also reviews evidence, incident and police reports. Reviews, research, and drafts complaints, motions, and legal memoranda, determining what matters may be charged, determining legal sufficiency for cases, researching applicable statutes, ordinances, and case law, and related work as needed or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the County Attorney.

Requirements

Juris Doctor and minimal experience (less than 1 year) preparing legal documents, performing legal research, prosecuting cases, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (ACA I)
Juris Doctor and moderate experience (2 to 3 years) preparing legal documents, performing legal research, prosecuting cases, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (ACA II)
Juris Doctor and considerable experience (4 to 5 years) preparing legal documents, performing legal research, prosecuting cases, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (ACA III)
Juris Doctor and extensive experience (6 or more years) preparing legal documents, performing legal research, prosecuting cases, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (ACA IV)
Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota.
Applicants must fully complete the Work Experience and Education sections of the online application and attach a resume for all positions.
Individuals taking the July 2026 Minnesota Bar Exam are encouraged to submit an application

Nice To Haves

Special Qualifications None.

Responsibilities

Advises and represents the County in various types of legal matters that may include, charging and prosecution of misdemeanor, petty misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony cases, and handling civil cases such as, child support, paternity, and other family related proceedings in the District Court.
Performs research regarding legal issues and prepares memoranda of law and legal briefs in support of charging documents, bail recommendations, preliminary and contested court hearings, trial tactics, jury instructions, sentencing or disposition of cases, and legal documents for the Minnesota Appellate Courts.
Provides legal counsel and legal opinions to other county officials on a variety of simple to complex legal issues.
Negotiates with opposing counsel regarding pending cases to ensure justice is promoted.
Meets with witnesses and law enforcement personnel concerning pending case.
Holds offenders accountable for their actions while promoting the safety of the public and supporting the legal rights of victims.
Independently prepares for trial, including providing advice during the investigative process, participating in grand jury proceedings, and preparation of witness testimony, including expert witness testimony as necessary, and opening and closing arguments.
Provides daily advice to local law enforcement agencies on investigative techniques and procedures.
Prepares and reviews search warrants for law enforcement officers.
Provides legal representation in tax cases in State Tax Court.
Required to be licensed in Federal court.
Required to be on-call over evenings, weekends, and holidays for the purpose of providing legal guidance to local law enforcement agencies, social services, and other regulatory agencies (on-call duty may include consultation on search warrants, probable cause holds, and criminal complaints).
May provide training to law enforcement officers, social workers, and child support workers in the County.
Attends trainings relevant to daily work to stay up to date on legislative changes and promote job efficiency.
Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings with respect to adult protection, juvenile runaway, and criminal sexual conduct cases.
Corresponds with opposing counsel or opposing self-represented parties regarding case proceedings.
May do legislative lobbying and drafting on issues relevant to the County or the office’s work.
Provides legal work for county real estate closings and transactions.
Prepares appellate briefs and argues cases in Appellate Courts.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plans
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program