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About the Role

The Associate County Attorney position provides legal advice and opinions, prepares and manages cases, drafts legal documents, conducts legal research, and represents the County in court proceedings. This position requires sound legal judgment, strong communication skills, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to effectively manage a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Develop cases by reviewing police reports, criminal investigations, evidence, and other relevant information.
• Draft and recommend policies and procedures for law enforcement staff.
• Manage assigned legal cases from preparation through resolution.
• Represent the County in court proceedings, including trials, hearings, motions, and other legal matters.
• Select juries, argue motions, prepare briefs, present legal arguments, and perform other litigation-related activities.
• Prosecute criminal cases and perform other legal activities for County departments, divisions, and courts.
• Communicate with victims and other involved parties throughout the legal process.
• Negotiate settlements and other case resolutions when appropriate.
• Prepare petitions, pleadings, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Review and apply applicable rules of appellate procedure.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to County staff, department heads, committees, and boards.
• Assist with appeals and other complex legal matters as assigned.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Sufficient experience necessary to demonstrate competency for the position.
• Admission to the Minnesota State Bar.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Legal theory and legal research methods.
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and statutes.
• Court procedures and the criminal justice system.
• Caseload management.
• Legal document preparation.
• Providing sound and well-reasoned legal advice.
• Analyzing complex information and applying legal principles to individual cases and issues.
• Organizing and evaluating facts, evidence, and legal precedent.
• Professional verbal and written communication.
• Public speaking and courtroom presentation.
• Maintaining composure, professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, coworkers, elected and appointed officials, law enforcement, public agencies, private agencies, and members of the public.
• Using computers and related software applications.

Work Type

• Semi-sedentary work in a professional office or courtroom environment.

Education Level

• Juris Doctorate degree.

Salary/Compensations

• $97,094.40-$131,081.60

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Minnesota PERA retirement
• Weekend, night, and holiday premiums, when applicable
• Health insurance, including some plans with a $0 monthly employee premium
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-site fitness room
• Additional benefit and retirement programs
• Minnesota Paid Leave Program
• Employer-paid short-term disability

About the Company

• Mower County offers a competitive benefits package.