Assistant County Attorney

Nobles County

$85K — $122K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
  • State of Minnesota Attorney's License
  • Certification to practice before District Court in Minnesota
  • Assistant County Attorney I requires 1 year of courtroom experience
  • Assistant County Attorney II requires 4 years of attorney experience with 3 years in courtroom relevant to this position

Responsibilities

  • Focus on criminal prosecution
  • Manage caseload depending on experience
  • Represent the county in court proceedings
  • Draft legal documents and pleadings
  • Provide legal advice to county officials
  • Negotiate settlements and plea agreements

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package
  • Extra compensation for proficiency in a second language
Full Job Description
Assistant County Attorney I or II - Nobles County

This position will focus primarily on criminal prosecution. Caseload will be dependent on experience. Minimum qualifications are as follows:

Assistant County Attorney I: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, State of Minnesota Attorney's License and Certification to practice before the District Court in the State of Minnesota, or will obtain prior to start date; one year experience as an attorney including courtroom experience is required. Salary dependent on experience, $85,134.40 - $116,043.20.

Assistant County Attorney II: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, State of Minnesota Attorney's License and Certification to practice before the District Court in the State of Minnesota, or will obtain prior to start date; and a minimum of four years of experience as an attorney, including a minimum of three years of demonstrated courtroom experience in areas directly relevant to the work required in this position. Salary dependent on experience, $90,251.20 - $122,990.40.

APPLY TO: Nobles County Administration Office. Nobles County offers a competitive benefits package. Proficiency in a second language may be eligible for extra compensation. Visit our website: https://www.co.nobles.mn.us/departments/human-resources/for application and to view full job description and benefit sheet. Closing Date for Applications: Open until filled.

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