IV (Criminal)

Dakota County•Hastings, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Dakota County is hiring multiple Attorneys for its County Attorney’s Office. Attorneys are assigned to prosecute criminal cases, provide civil legal services to County departments, represent Dakota County, and perform other duties as determined by the County Attorney. Under minimal supervision, the Attorney I/II/III performs work of varied and basic or routine difficulty in criminal or civil law. The level at which an offer is extended depends on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant years of experience. This is a hybrid position, with a mix of telework and in-person work at the Judicial Center in Hastings, Minnesota. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Dakota County Attorney’s Office welcomes people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives and fosters an equitable, respectful workplace.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in Minnesota by the date of hire.
Basic knowledge of constitutional, statutory, and case law.
Basic knowledge of court rules.
Basic knowledge of rules of evidence.
Basic knowledge of Rules of Professional Responsibility.
Ability to analyze facts in light of applicable law.
Ability to plan, organize, and present a case.
Regular attendance according to the position’s management-approved work schedule.

Responsibilities

Advise law enforcement personnel, child protection workers, adult protection workers, and others on their legal authority, responsibilities, and potential liabilities related to criminal investigations.
Review investigative reports concerning criminal activity and determine whether prosecution is appropriate.
Follow Dakota County Attorney charging and disposition guidelines for matters referred for prosecution.
Draft complaints, petitions, warrants, motions, memoranda, findings, orders, stipulations, appellate briefs, and post-conviction memoranda in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions.
Prepare assigned cases for contested hearings, trials, and appellate arguments.
Meet with victims and witnesses to explain the law, court rules and procedures, evidentiary rules, and case dispositions.
Represent the State of Minnesota and Dakota County in state and federal courts at pretrial, trial, sentencing, appellate, and post-conviction proceedings related to criminal prosecutions.
Provide training to law enforcement agencies, social workers, and others on relevant developments in the law.
Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Criminal Division Head, Assistant Criminal Division Head, Chief Deputy, or County Attorney.