Assistant County Attorney 1

Company:	Ramsey County Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (11)
Job Location(s):	St. Paul
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Legal - Attorney, Government - Local/Federal

Position Description



Two important notes before applying for this position: 1.) To apply for the Assistant County Attorney 1 position with Ramsey County, you need to have passed the BAR exam, and have in your possession a MN Attorney license number. Please wait until you have this license number, before you apply. The Autoscoring system used by Ramsey County Human Resources will automatically indicate that you do not meet the minimum qualfications, if you do not include this number. 2.) To have an approved application, you also must include your law school transcript. Applications received without a law school transcript automatically get rejected. Thank you for reading and following these directions. To provide legal services to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and other Ramsey County boards, commissions and departments; to prosecute criminal cases and provide legal representation in civil lawsuits; to provide legal services in the area of child support enforcement, paternity proceedings and foster care reimbursement; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This is the entry level in this class series. Work assignments provide the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through education, in order to develop the skills required for advancement.)
Examples of Work Performed:
* Prepares cases for judicial and administrative proceedings by interviewing clients and witnesses, investigating facts, researching law, drafting pleadings, subpoenaing and interviewing witnesses, analyzing the opposition's case, and writing legal memoranda and briefs. * Tries assigned criminal or civil cases and represents the County at judicial hearings by presenting facts, analyzing evidence and information as it is conveyed during the proceedings, and adjusting the County's case as necessary; makes recommendations on whether to file appeals. * Determines whether to charge, drop charges or negotiate pleas by analyzing facts in relation to established charging or plea negotiation standards; contacts crime victims in accordance with the Victim's Rights Act. * Advises less experienced staff attorneys on matters of trial strategy, analysis and presentation of evidence, case negotiation or other matters of law; assigns work to and reviews, revises and discusses the legal opinions, pleadings, strategies and settlements of law clerks; directs the work of clerical staff in the preparation of legal documents. * Negotiates contracts, leases, law suit settlements or similar legal matters by assessing clients' needs, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of clients' and opponents' bargaining positions and meeting with opponents' representatives so that the clients' objectives can be reached at minimal cost. * Analyzes legislation, case law, legal publications and other relevant literature in order to maintain accurate, current information on legal developments in all areas of law. * Prepares legal opinions and plans litigation in order to resolve immediate issues and to establish a basis for resolving future matters of a similar nature. * Drafts proposed legislation and responds to inquiries in relation to proposed legislation. * Provides training and advice to law enforcement officers, attorneys, corrections workers, social workers, and other relevant parties in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal and civil law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area of assignment. * Prepares appellate briefs by analyzing issues, reviewing transcripts and doing necessary legal research; makes oral arguments to appellate courts. * Recommends the disposition of cases to judges, referees, arbitrators and administrative law judges.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college of law. Experience: None. Other: Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and completion of 45 credits of continuing legal education every three years.
Exam/Screening Process Information:
NO EXAMINATION WILL BE GIVEN FOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. The names of all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications stated above and who file a properly completed application (which includes a transcript and a supplemental application) shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as an Assistant County Attorney 1. Names will remain on the list for 12 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time of posting of the eligible list; applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should submit or update their veteran's claim form as soon as possible. You must submit your transcripts with your application to be considered. When submitting online, the supplemental application is completed as part of the online process. Transcripts must be added as an electronic attachment (using the resume upload link) or sent separately by mail to Ramsey County Human Resources (attn: Asst County Attorney 1 recruitment), 50 W Kellogg Blvd, Suite 430, St Paul, MN 55102. Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment. For further information regarding this posting, please contact Brad.Makela@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at 651-266-2723.