Job Posting End Date: May 29, 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 Family Law Division of the Anoka County Attorney's Office, which is responsible for providing legal and advisory services to Anoka County Child Support Services and representing Anoka County in family law cases to establish paternity and child support, and to effectively enforce and modify child support orders. Attorneys in the Family Law Division specialize in child support, paternity, contempt, and other various support enforcement proceedings, and will handle post-hearing proceedings and appeals related to family law cases. The highest volume of court appearances will be in District Court and the Expedited Process. The person in this role will be expected to negotiate settlement agreements, participate in contested hearings, conduct trial practice (which includes identifying issues of disagreement, taking testimony, offering exhibits, and making oral and written legal arguments), create boiler-plate documents consistent with the law, and find efficiencies of process. This attorney will also conduct legal research and draft and review legal opinions and briefs. Part of the assignment will also be to occasionally advise and train other government agencies. Other job duties are as assigned by the County Attorney or their delegate and may include providing backup support to other divisions in the office. 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. This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position located at the Anoka County Government Center in downtown Anoka. 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 05/29/2025 to be considered. Interviews will be held in-person on June 9, 2025. 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 to $119,296 annually ($41.04 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 to $66.05 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience. Assistant County Attorney III: Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40. $117,790 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. https://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. Minimum Qualifications Required Graduate of an accredited law school. Licensed to practice law in Minnesota. Successfully complete a background investigation, including a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and fingerprinting. Consideration of references about your demeanor, ability to work as a team member, and skill set. Helpful 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 or knowledge of mental health issues; and Skills using technology in everyday practice. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: To qualify for the Attorney I position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Experience related to one or more of the following areas is preferred: Represent a government entity in hearings, trials, appeals, and other routine legal proceedings and matters. Conduct pretrial/prehearing preparations. Review various legal resources in support of legal proceedings. Prepare various briefs, opinions, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Research and interpret existing laws and regulations. Gather evidence, interview witnesses and effectively present findings and arguments in state and federal court, or other tribunals. Provide legal opinions and training to government employees in assigned subject-matter. Prepare post-hearing motions and appeals, render legal opinions, review motions and other legal documents. Confer with and provide legal counsel to government departments, officials, and employees. Confer with parties and the public and negotiate settlements. Perform other duties as assigned by a government department head or an elected official. To qualify for the Attorney II position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed above and possess experience in some or all of the following areas among others: Effectively and strategically presenting evidence, advice, information and arguments both orally and in written form. Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs in all levels of criminal cases (misdemeanor to felony) or in the representation of a client in non-criminal matters. Determining proper course of action in presenting facts and arguments. * De To view the full job description please use the link below. https://anokacounty.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AnokaCountyCareer_Opportunities/job/Anoka-County-G Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjAxMTczLjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
