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Assistant County Attorney I or II - CRIMINAL
Foley, United States
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Now Hiring!Join Our Skilled Team of Attorneys Today! Serve Justice. Protect the Public. Shape the Future of Benton County.The Benton County Attorney’s Office is seeking a dedicated Assistant County Attorney I or Assistant County Attorney II to join our team of legal professionals committed to upholding justice and serving the people of Benton County. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse, complex legal matters in both criminal and civil law. Its primary responsibility is criminal prosecution, with a strong focus on the prosecution of felony-level crimes. The role provides a meaningful opportunity to directly impact public safety, local governance, and promote community well-being.Compensation: Assistant County Attorney I (Grade 15): The hiring pay range is from $40.15 to $47.61 per hour (Steps 1–6), depending on qualifications and experience, with career advancement potential to earn up to $55.07 per hour (Step 11). Click here to view the Assistant County Attorney I job description.Assistant County Attorney II (Grade 17): Starting pay is determined by preferred qualifications and experience, with career advancement potential up to $60.14 per hour (Step 11). Click here to view the Assistant County Attorney II job description.Application Review ProcessThe job posting will close on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application reviews will begin the following day, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.Who We’re Looking For: Licensed to practice law in Minnesota (in good standing)Skilled in oral and written advocacyAble to manage a diverse caseload with professionalism and accuracyExperienced or motivated to grow in areas of criminal law, civil litigation, and juvenile mattersCommitted to public service, collaboration, and justiceWHAT TO EXPECT FOR INTERVIEWS: INITIAL INTERVIEWS MAY BE HELD VIA PHONE OR IN-PERSON: TBD.PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATIONApply By: Monday, October 20th, 2025, at 4:30 pmLocation: Foley, MinnesotaSchedule: Full-Time | Rotating On-Call Responsibilities | Other hours as needed, with the ability to earn comp time.Learn more and apply: Benton County Career OpportunitiesPosition SummaryPerforms professional legal work assisting the County Attorney in performing duties as legal counsel and criminal prosecutor for Benton County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The job description below outlines the essential functions of the Assistant County Attorney I or Assistant County Attorney II – Criminal Attorney positions. The full job description is available on our website and can be accessed using the link provided above.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions - CRIMINAL ATTORNEYA. Represents Benton County and the State of Minnesota by prosecuting petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies. B. Appears at all criminal hearings, including first appearances, bail hearings, pretrials, contested evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences, trials, sentencings, restitution hearings, probation violations, post-conviction relief hearings, grand jury proceedings, and oral arguments at the appellate courts.C. Drafts criminal complaints by reviewing and analyzing police reports, video, and other evidence.D. Performs file review, including review of criminal histories, sentencing guidelines, legal research, rules of criminal procedure, case law, and Minnesota statutes.E. Communicates and coordinates with witnesses, victims, pro se defendants, and other attorneys.F. Completes legal research and prepares motions and briefs to submit to the district court.G. Advises the Victim Services Coordinator position and manages relationships with victims of crimes and analyzes restitution claims.H. Negotiates with defense counsel or pro se defendants.I. Advises and trains law enforcement on legal issues and assist with drafting and approving search warrants.J. Prepares for and attends hearings related to extradition/fugitive from justice, expungement, and the restoration of firearms rights.K. Prepares documents involving appeals to the Minnesota appellate courts.Additional FunctionsA. Attend trainings as needed.B. Rotates on-call responsibilities.C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Assistant County Attorney I and IIKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local criminal and civil law.B. Knowledge of rules of evidence and skill in analyzing evidence.C. Knowledge of court rules, including civil procedure, criminal procedures, juvenile procedure, family court procedure, and civil appellate procedure.D. Knowledge of sentencing guidelines.E. Skill in prosecuting criminal, civil, and other cases.F. Skill in evaluating, preparing, and managing cases.G. Skill in performing legal research.H. Significant skill in presenting written and oral arguments.I. Ability to train and work with law enforcement and human services personnel.J. Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors set operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.K. Ability to perform widely varied work involving many complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual and complex situations.L. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with frequent interaction to negotiate critical agreements or motivate behavior that requires a well-developed sense of strategy and timing.M. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.N. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.O. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.P. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.Q. Performs the physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.R. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.S. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from different organizations, and citizen customers.T. Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.Assistant County Attorney IIAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: K. Ability to apply professional principles and judgement within goals/direction established by County Attorney and senior management.Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 20 pounds.B. Work is performed in an office or court setting.C. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury.D. Some exposure to verbal abuse from hostile, angry, or frustrated persons.E. This position frequently performs work under high attention to detail and deadlines.Hours of WorkA. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, computer hardware and software, vehicle, and phones.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Now Hiring!Join Our Skilled Team of Attorneys Today! Serve Justice. Protect the Public. Shape the Future of Benton County.The Benton County Attorney’s Office is seeking a dedicated Assistant County Attorney I or Assistant County Attorney II to join our team of legal professionals committed to upholding justice and serving the people of Benton County. This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse, complex legal matters in both criminal and civil law. Its primary responsibility is criminal prosecution, with a strong focus on the prosecution of felony-level crimes. The role provides a meaningful opportunity to directly impact public safety, local governance, and promote community well-being.Compensation: Assistant County Attorney I (Grade 15): The hiring pay range is from $40.15 to $47.61 per hour (Steps 1–6), depending on qualifications and experience, with career advancement potential to earn up to $55.07 per hour (Step 11). Click here to view the Assistant County Attorney I job description.Assistant County Attorney II (Grade 17): Starting pay is determined by preferred qualifications and experience, with career advancement potential up to $60.14 per hour (Step 11). Click here to view the Assistant County Attorney II job description.Application Review ProcessThe job posting will close on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM. Application reviews will begin the following day, Tuesday, October 21, 2025.Who We’re Looking For: Licensed to practice law in Minnesota (in good standing)Skilled in oral and written advocacyAble to manage a diverse caseload with professionalism and accuracyExperienced or motivated to grow in areas of criminal law, civil litigation, and juvenile mattersCommitted to public service, collaboration, and justiceWHAT TO EXPECT FOR INTERVIEWS: INITIAL INTERVIEWS MAY BE HELD VIA PHONE OR IN-PERSON: TBD.PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATIONApply By: Monday, October 20th, 2025, at 4:30 pmLocation: Foley, MinnesotaSchedule: Full-Time | Rotating On-Call Responsibilities | Other hours as needed, with the ability to earn comp time.Learn more and apply: Benton County Career OpportunitiesPosition SummaryPerforms professional legal work assisting the County Attorney in performing duties as legal counsel and criminal prosecutor for Benton County.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The job description below outlines the essential functions of the Assistant County Attorney I or Assistant County Attorney II – Criminal Attorney positions. The full job description is available on our website and can be accessed using the link provided above.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions - CRIMINAL ATTORNEYA. Represents Benton County and the State of Minnesota by prosecuting petty misdemeanors, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies. B. Appears at all criminal hearings, including first appearances, bail hearings, pretrials, contested evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences, trials, sentencings, restitution hearings, probation violations, post-conviction relief hearings, grand jury proceedings, and oral arguments at the appellate courts.C. Drafts criminal complaints by reviewing and analyzing police reports, video, and other evidence.D. Performs file review, including review of criminal histories, sentencing guidelines, legal research, rules of criminal procedure, case law, and Minnesota statutes.E. Communicates and coordinates with witnesses, victims, pro se defendants, and other attorneys.F. Completes legal research and prepares motions and briefs to submit to the district court.G. Advises the Victim Services Coordinator position and manages relationships with victims of crimes and analyzes restitution claims.H. Negotiates with defense counsel or pro se defendants.I. Advises and trains law enforcement on legal issues and assist with drafting and approving search warrants.J. Prepares for and attends hearings related to extradition/fugitive from justice, expungement, and the restoration of firearms rights.K. Prepares documents involving appeals to the Minnesota appellate courts.Additional FunctionsA. Attend trainings as needed.B. Rotates on-call responsibilities.C. Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Assistant County Attorney I and IIKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesA. Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local criminal and civil law.B. Knowledge of rules of evidence and skill in analyzing evidence.C. Knowledge of court rules, including civil procedure, criminal procedures, juvenile procedure, family court procedure, and civil appellate procedure.D. Knowledge of sentencing guidelines.E. Skill in prosecuting criminal, civil, and other cases.F. Skill in evaluating, preparing, and managing cases.G. Skill in performing legal research.H. Significant skill in presenting written and oral arguments.I. Ability to train and work with law enforcement and human services personnel.J. Ability to work under limited supervision with general autonomy in determining how objectives are achieved; supervisors set operating benchmarks, goals, and objectives.K. Ability to perform widely varied work involving many complex and significant variables, requiring analytical ability and inductive thinking in adapting policies, procedures, and methods to fit unusual and complex situations.L. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with frequent interaction to negotiate critical agreements or motivate behavior that requires a well-developed sense of strategy and timing.M. Ability to travel within your daily work assignment.N. Ability to travel within Minnesota, including extended overnight stays.O. Ability to work extended, evening, and weekend hours as needed.P. Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.Q. Performs the physical/mental demands of the work environment requirements for this position.R. Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours, and outside regular hours, as necessary.S. Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from different organizations, and citizen customers.T. Must comply with data practices policies and standards related to private data. Access to private data is limited strictly to what is necessary to perform assigned job duties. While accessing such data, the employee must take reasonable measures to prevent unauthorized access by individuals without a work-related need. Once the work-related purpose has been met, private data must be properly secured and stored in accordance with county policies and Minnesota Statutes.Assistant County Attorney IIAdditional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: K. Ability to apply professional principles and judgement within goals/direction established by County Attorney and senior management.Physical Demands & Working ConditionsA. Light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials up to 20 pounds.B. Work is performed in an office or court setting.C. Headaches, eyestrain, and other related occupational hazards reflect the most common potential for injury.D. Some exposure to verbal abuse from hostile, angry, or frustrated persons.E. This position frequently performs work under high attention to detail and deadlines.Hours of WorkA. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Equipment UtilizedA. Office equipment, computer hardware and software, vehicle, and phones.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The County Board, County Administrator, or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.Benton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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