Anoka County · 1 week ago
Chief Attorney, Criminal Division
Anoka, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$173K/yr - $251K/yr
15+ years expAnoka County is a large professional law firm with a mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. The Chief Attorney in the Criminal Division is responsible for leading the division, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance the criminal justice system in Anoka County.
Government Administration
Hiring Manager
Pahoua Xiong
Responsibilities
Work closely with the County Attorney, Chief Deputy County Attorney and other office leaders to set the vision of the criminal division consistent with the County Attorney’s philosophies
Maintain an office culture of encouragement and professional growth
Make decisions regarding policy and procedure
Participate with local, county, state, and federal law makers to shape and influence new rules, regulations, and statutes
Understand new legislation and start a plan for training and implementation of laws
Establish and implement long-term and short-term goals for criminal division
Handle emergency matters and questions
Lead training and professional development in the division and for partners
Orient and mentor attorneys and law clerks
Responsible for hiring, retention, and discipline/termination of prosecutors and law clerks
Serve as a resource for your division and the office on criminal legal and ethical issues
Participate in high-level policy meetings and decisions such as the office’s Brady/Giglio policy
Attend meetings and collaborate with internal and external partners
Liaison to case management software, Evidence.com, and other technical advisory groups
Oversee the day-to-day management of the criminal division
Prepare and submit required annual reports and maintain division statistics
Appear for the State in important hearings and/or trials as necessary
Establish guidelines and retain authority over the final approval of plea negotiations, departures, restorative justice programs, and related policies
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in Minnesota, and possess at least 15 years of legal practice experience, including a minimum of 10 years in criminal law
Successfully complete a background investigation
Preferred
High comfort level with and appreciation for technology and its use in the workplace
Completion of paid Court of Appeals, Federal or District Court Judicial Clerkship
Benefits
Medical and dental satellite employee clinic located in the Anoka County Government Center.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Anoka County contributes to a pension plan, and employees can voluntarily supplement these contributions or take advantage of other retirement investment options.
Paid Flexible Time Off (FTO).
Paid for recognized holidays as approved annually by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.
Company
Anoka County
The history of Anoka County starts in 1849 when the Minnesota territorial legislature organized the counties of Washington, Ramsey and Benton.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alyssa Hostad
Human Resources Business Partner
Brianna Bruzer
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
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