Job Posting End Date: November 12, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Join our team of over 100 persons in the Anoka County Attorney's Office who are united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion. This position will work within the Anoka County Attorney's Office Criminal Division where we embrace our duties to hold the guilty accountable, and to protect the innocent, the young, and the vulnerable. This division is responsible for prosecuting adults and certified juveniles charged with felony crimes and designated misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor crimes occurring within the boundaries of Anoka County. The Anoka County Attorney's Office has three Attorney classifications: Attorney I, II, and III. The differences among these positions include but are not limited to years of general experience, supervision needed to perform the work, comprehensive working knowledge of subject matters, and ability to handle complex issues and problems associated with the assignments within the division. Additional room for advancement to Attorney IV classification is available to those with exceptional skill in leadership, ethics, and trial practice. In order to be considered for this full-time, exempt position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on November 12, 2025 to be considered. Interviews will be held in-person the week of November 17th. Pay & Benefits The Anoka County Attorney's Office is a large professional law firm with a collegial environment where employees are part of a team and support each other in the mission of the office and in day-to-day work. In addition, we offer the following: Assistant County Attorney I: Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36. $85,363.20 to $119,496 annually ($41.05 to $57.45 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience. Assistant County Attorney II: Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38. $98,176 to $137,384 annually ($47.20- $66.05 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience. Assistant County Attorney III: Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40. $117,790.40 to $164,840 annually ($56.63 to $79.25 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience. The Anoka County Attorney's office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development. Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities. Employees have access to a medical and dental satellite clinic located in the Anoka County Government Center with services dedicated exclusively to employees. Employment packages include 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. Employees have paid Flexible Time Off (FTO) for vacation or for health issues or appointments. Employees are also paid for recognized holidays as approved annually by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners. Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website. www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits Work Location This position is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka. Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse. Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval. Occasional extra hours and evening hours are required. Occasional "on-call" duties are required. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant County Attorney I. Representing a government entity in hearings, trials, appeals, and other routine legal proceedings and matters. Review evidence and charging referrals from law enforcement. Preparing for pretrial/prehearing court appearances. Preparing various briefs, opinions, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Communicating with your legal team including legal assistants, paralegals, investigators, and victim witness staff. Using and documenting files on the case management system and Axon's Evidence.com. Coordinating investigations with law enforcement and other governmental departments. Advising and training law enforcement officers and agencies. Gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and effectively presenting findings and arguments in state and federal court, or other tribunals. Providing legal opinions and training to government employees in assigned subject-matter. Preparing post-hearing motions and appeals, rendering legal opinions, reviewing motions and other legal documents, conferring with and providing legal counsel to government departments, officials, and employees. Conferring with parties and negotiating settlements. Performing other duties as assigned by a government department head or an elected official. Additional duties and responsibilities are required of Assistant County Attorneys II and III. Minimum Qualifications Required Level I Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Minnesota; Successfully complete a background investigation, including a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and fingerprinting; references. Additional Qualification - Level II Minimum of two (2) years of job-related legal experience. Additional Qualification - Level III Minimum of five (5) years of job-related legal experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience representing a state, county, city or other government entity; Knowledge of pleadings and practice of effective presentation of court cases including rules of court and evidence in the State of Minnesota; Experience conducting legal research and data analysis; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Experience working with law enforcement task forces; and Skill using technology in everyday practice. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment Travel between work sites may require driving a cou To view the full job description please use the link below. https://anokacounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AnokaCountyCareer_Opportunities/job/Anoka-County-Government-Center/Assist Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjcxMzI1LjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

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