Ramsey County · 3 days ago
Senior Associate County Attorney - Limited Duration (Unclassified)
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI
Part-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRamsey County is seeking a Senior Associate County Attorney for a limited-duration position within the County Attorney's Office. The role focuses on complex criminal litigation, requiring the candidate to review and prosecute criminal cases, advise law enforcement, and participate in thorough investigations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Prepare cases for judicial and administrative proceedings by interviewing clients and witnesses, investigating facts, researching law, drafting pleading's, subpoenaing and interviewing witnesses, analyzing the opposition's case, and writing legal memoranda and briefs
Try assigned criminal or civil cases and represent 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; make recommendations on whether to file appeals
Determine whether to charge, drop charges or negotiate pleas by analyzing facts in relation to established charging or plea negotiation standards; contact crime victims in accordance with the Victim's Rights Act
Advise less experienced staff attorneys on matters of trial strategy, analysis and presentation of evidence, case negotiation or other matters of law; assign work to and review, revise and discuss the legal opinions, pleading's, strategies and settlements of law clerks; direct the work of clerical staff in the preparation of legal documents
Negotiate contracts, leases, lawsuit settlements or similar legal mattes 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
Analyze legislation, case law, legal publications and other relevant literature in order to maintain accurate, current information on legal developments in all areas of law
Prepare legal opinions and plan litigation in order to resolve immediate issues and to establish a basis for resolving future matters of a similar nature
Draft proposed legislation and respond to inquiries in relation to proposed legislation
Provide 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
Prepare appellate briefs by analyzing issues, reviewing transcripts and doing necessary legal research; make oral arguments to appellate courts
Recommend the disposition of cases to judges, referees, arbitrators and administrative law judges
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college of law
Five years of experience as a practicing attorney
Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota
Completion of 45 credits of continuing legal education every three years
Preferred
Ability to participate in thorough investigations, including interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence
Proficiency in using tools like Westlaw to support persuasive legal arguments
Ability to analyze complex facts and effectively present evidence to finders of facts, including grand juries
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Pre-tax Benefit Program
Paid time off
Retirement benefits
Transit and parking
Employee well-being
Life Insurance and Disability leave
Career development
Company
Ramsey County
Ramsey County offers equal access to employment, programs, and services regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, or gender.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Mattson Kotze
Chief Financial Officer
Brittany Diamond
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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