Assistant County Attorney - Criminal

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Elk River 55330-1692, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-01523
Department:County Attorney
Opening Date: 01/08/2024
Closing Date: 1/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
Job Summary
This Assistant County Attorney position will be assigned to the criminal division.
Sherburne County Attorney's Office is seeking a motivated candidate to join our office. The criminal division attorneys handle a variety of cases in addition to the development of a subject matter expertise. We seek an individual who desires to work in a collaborative environment. The Office invests in training and professional growth. Our new Courthouse and office are in Elk River, Minnesota; close to the Twin Cities providing access to the amenities but foregoing the traffic. Come grow with our dynamic community.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
These examples of typical duties do not include all possible tasks for this classification and do not limit the assignment of related tasks. Regular attendance according to the department's approved work schedule is required for all Sherburne County positions.

• Prosecute misdemeanors through charging, arraignment, pre-trial, contested hearings, and court or jury trial.
• Prosecute gross misdemeanors through charging, arraignment, pre-trial, omnibus hearings, and court or jury trial.
• Prosecute felonies through charging, arraignment, pre-trial, omnibus hearings and court or jury trial.
• Handle on-call responsibilities for weekends and holidays on a rotating basis with the other prosecutors.
• Handle probation violations on misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors and felony cases.
• Assist with legal research on felonies, gross misdemeanors, criminal appeals, and civil files.
• Other duties as assigned by the County Attorney or Lead Criminal Attorney.

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university.
Juris Doctorate degree obtained after three or four year successful course of study at an accredited law school. Admission to the Minnesota State Bar.
The County will consider candidates who have taken the bar exam and are awaiting results.
Required to pass a background check, pass an on-line security test for CJDN access and be fingerprinted.
Valid Minnesota Driver's License required.
In addition to minimum qualifications, an individual must meet the minimum experience qualifications as stated below to qualify for an Assistant County Attorney I, II or III position:
Assistant County Attorney I
*Pay Grade 17: $87,256 - $122,179.20
Minimum qualification for the position requires one to three years of directly related employment experience.
Assistant County Attorney II
*Pay Grade 18: $93,392 - $130,728
Minimum qualification for the position requires three to seven years directly related employment experience.
Assistant County Attorney III
*Pay Grade 20: $106,912 - $149,656
Minimum qualification for the position requires seven or more years directly related employment experience.
Supplemental Information
Applications will be reviewed upon closing of the posting. 1st round of interviews will take place the week of January 29, 2024.
Sherburne County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical (employee, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren), or family coverage). Monthly premiums for Employee only coverage are covered 100% by the county.
  • County Contributions to VEBA and HSA plans
• Employer paid $25,000 Term Life Policy
• Optional Benefits:
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Additional Supplemental Life Insurance for self, spouse and child(ren)
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care Reimbursement and/or Dependent Care Reimbursement Account)
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Care Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan

Annual Paid Time Off accrual of 21 days to start, increasing up to a maximum of 33 days per year.

12 paid holidays

Paid Parental Leave

On-Site Well@Work Clinic available to Sherburne County Employees and Dependents covered under our plan.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Public Employees Retirement (PERA):

Part-Time employees working less than 30 hours per week, Seasonal, Temporary and Interns are not eligible for benefits.
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List all of the courts you are licensed to practice in:
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How many jury trials have you litigated?
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How many court trials have you litigated?
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Who were the last three (3) attorneys you worked against in trials or contested litigation? Please provide names and phone numbers.
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Who were the last three (3) judges you appeared before and what type of case?
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Identify other forums that you have appeared in and identify the case type.
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Veterans Preference: Veterans preference points are awarded to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans and are added to the exam results. Points are awarded subject to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 197.455. YOU MUST SUPPLY A COPY OF YOUR DD214 (Member Copy 4). Disabled veterans must also supply a Summary of Benefits Letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or an equivalent letter from a service retirement board. Spouses applying for preference points must supply their marriage certificate, the veteran's DD214 and Summary of Benefits Letter from USDVAFL or death certificate. All required documentation must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. on the posted closing date. Are you applying for veteran's preference points?

• NO
• YES - veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge - see MN Stat 197.447
• YES - veteran who served on active duty 181 or more consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and has a service connected disability
• 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 (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 consecutive days and received an honorable discharge and had a service connected disability

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I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years.

• Yes
• No

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If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

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