Attorney I
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Attorney I
Salary
$90,168.00 - $128,024.00 Annually
Location
Justice Center, 3700 Braddock Ave NE, Buffalo MN 55313, MN
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
2026 July - Atty I Criminal
Department
Attorney
Opening Date
06/26/2026
Closing Date
7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
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General Definition of Work
This Attorney I position is in the Criminal Division.
Performs difficult professional work providing legal services to the departments, agents, employees, and officers of the Wright County governmental unit; prosecuting criminal cases; and providing legal representation in civil lawsuits. Work is performed under the general direction of the Chief of Civil Division and Chief of Criminal Division.
This position is an entry-level classification which handles assigned cases with readily available advice from more experienced Attorneys in the Department. At this level, the Attorney is developing knowledge of legal practice in a County Attorney organization and some specialized knowledge is beginning to form.
The essential duties and responsibilities include both the Civil and Criminal Divisions, and as such, some essential functions listed below may be done more infrequently based on assignment.
Essential Functions
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Provides legal services for and represents Wright County, including the County Board and County departments; attends meetings and provides training and consultation; reviews, negotiates, and drafts contracts and agreements; provides counsel for County departments in developing policies and procedures; works with County officials and employees to develop and draft proposed ordinances; composes legal documents to support positions on appeals; develops, implements, and runs programs and procedures.
Researches, analyzes, and interprets new legislation, statutes, laws.
Consults, advises, and represents the County in civil matters and lawsuits brought against the County, its agents, officials and employees.
Drafts pleadings for criminal prosecutions and prepares and prosecutes felonies, gross misdemeanors and, to the extent prescribed by law, violation of misdemeanors and municipal ordinances and rules.
Consults, advises, and represents the County in juvenile delinquency, truancy, CHIPS (Children in Need of Protection or Services) and/or termination of parental rights petitions, and in welfare appeal and inebriety/mental illness commitments.
Trains, advises, and develops policy for law enforcement officers, corrections workers, social workers, and other persons within the County in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal and civil law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area of assignment, including long-term, in-depth research and legal advice regarding policy and specific information regarding time-sensitive situations.
Acts as liaison to various boards, committees, and community groups, based on caseload assignments, recommending policy development within the County and State directing communicating and collaborating with public and elected officials and other community leaders, and researching and interpreting law for the purposes of recommending policy development.
Performs other duties and activities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications & Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law.
Special Requirements
Successful completion of the Minnesota Bar Exam and license to practice law in the State of Minnesota; License to practice in the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Supreme Court.
License to practice in the Federal District Court, Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota (if representing the County in that Court)
License to practice in the Federal Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit Court of Appeals (if representing the County in that Court).
Requires the ability to pass BCA background check
Up-to-date status for continuing legal education, monitored by Minnesota Office of Continuing Legal Education.
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is also required upon hire.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of all duties and responsibilities of the County Attorney's Office; knowledge of Minnesota statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to criminal and civil law, child support and paternity matters, and specific statutes, ordinances, regulations, and case law affecting operation of Wright County departments and court system; knowledge of electronic legal research techniques; knowledge of courtroom decorum and trial procedures and tactics; skill in the use of standard office equipment, including computer and software programs; analytical skills sufficient to analyze, interpret, and apply a complex and wide variety of County, State, and Federal statutes, regulations and ordinances; verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively present information and respond to questions from a wide variety of audiences; reading comprehension skills sufficient to read and understand legal documents; interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange and or convey information, receive work direction, and maintain effective working relationships; ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding sensitive information; ability to be persuasive with judges, juries, other attorneys, and members of the general public; ability to apply legal principles and precedents and prepare and try complex civil or criminal cases; ability to deal effectively with demanding/challenging individuals and individuals in crisis; ability to effectively organize time and anticipate, plan, make decisions and successfully respond to changing circumstances; ability to perform all job duties in compliance with safety guidelines and with an ongoing awareness of safety practices; a bility to communicate courteously and professionally while maintaining positive working relationships with others when carrying out all job functions.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
Wright County offers an exceptional benefit package including vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. Also included in this benefit package is health, preventative dental and life insurance; medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts (Section 125 Plan); deferred compensation plan and Public Employees Retirement (pension). For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, Click Here. (https://www.wrightcountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/36502/Assistant-Wright-County-Attorney-Association)
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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete all the following supplemental questions. I understand that I will only receive credit to responses that are supported in the information I provide in my employment application and that a resume will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Please check the "yes" button if you have read and understand this.
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This position requires a current License to practice law in Minnesota. Do you have your Juris Doctor Law Degree and current License to practice Law in Minnesota?
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No
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Please indicate what institution you received degree from and the date received. Also, indicate when you received your License to practice law in Minnesota and include the License Number.
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Do you have experience as an Assistant County Attorney as a practicing attorney?
No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year but less than 3 years
More than 3 years
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If you indicated experience in the question above, please describe it below and include name of employer, job title and dates of the work experience. (If you don't have this experience, indicate NA).
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Do you have any experience as a Public Defender as a practicing attorney?
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More than 1 year but less than 3 years
More than 3 years
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If you indicated experience in the question above, please describe it below and include name of employer, job title and dates of the work experience. (If you do not have this experience, indicate NA).
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Do you have experience working in a City Attorney's Office as a practicing attorney?
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More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
More than 3 years
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If you indicated experience in the question above, please describe it below and include name of employer, job title and dates of the work experience. (If you don not have this experience, indicate NA).
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Indicate any experience you have in the following areas as a practicing attorney. (check all that apply):
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Jury Trials
Court Trials
Contested Hearings/Motions
Appellate experience (i.e., writing briefs or oral arguments)
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If you indicated experience in the question above, please describe it below and include @type of cases, name of employer, job title and dates of the work experience. (If you do not have this experience, indicate NA).
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Do you have any experience as an Intern or Law Clerk (paid or unpaid)?
No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
More than 3 years
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If you indicated experience in the question above, please describe it below and include name of employer, job title and dates of the work experience. (If you do not have this experience, indicate NA).
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Do you have experience handling child protection matters in the State of Minnesota as a practicing attorney?
No experience
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year, but less than 3 years
More than 3 years
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If you indicated experience in the question above, please describe it below and include name of employer, job title and dates of the work experience. (If you do not have this experience, indicate NA).
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This position requires the employee must have no criminal history record that would prevent access to the criminal justice information data banks. Would you be willing to be fingerprinted for a BCA background check?
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No
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Do you possess a valid driver's license or can you provide evidence of equivalent mobility?
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No
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Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to competitive exam results. Qualified veterans are eligible to receive 10 or 15 preference points subject to the provisions of MN Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the USDVA verifying active duty disability. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214 and a letter from the USDVA verifying the veteran's disability or death certificate. Veterans applying for promotional exams may only claim veterans preference points if they have a service connected disability of 50% or more. The five points preference is only available when applying for the first promotion after securing employment with Wright County. All required documents must be received no later than the closing deadline for accepting your application. Are you applying for Veterans Preference points?
No
Yes - Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Statute 197.447
Yes - Veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connect disability of 10% or more
Yes - Spouse of a veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability of 10% or more (the Veteran must also be qualified to apply for the position but their service connected disability restricts them from applying for or performing the job duties)
Yes - Spouse of a deceased veteran who served on active duty 181 or more days, received an honorable discharge, had a service connected disability of 10% or more and was disabled at the time of death. You are ineligible if you have remarried or were divorced from the veteran.
Yes - Spouse of a deceased veteran. You are ineligible if you have remarried.
Yes - Current employee with a 50% or more service connected disability rating applying for the first promotion after securing employment with Wright County.
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I understand that any falsified information, omissions of important facts, or misrepresentation of my job education or experience on either the application or during my interview may disqualify me from further consideration for employment and may be considered justification for dismissal, if hired.
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Employer
Wright County
Address
3650 Braddock Ave NE, Suite 3200 Buffalo, Minnesota, 55313
Phone
763-682-7378
Website
http://www.wrightcountymn.gov
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