Reviews evidence to determine whether it is admissible and whether a petition or complaint may be issued.

Drafts petitions, complaints, warrants, motions, memoranda, findings, orders, stipulations, and other legal documents in assigned cases of moderate complexity or difficulty.

Prepares assigned cases for trial before judge, jury, magistrate or referee; interviews witnesses, plans and organizes opening statements, direct and cross-examinations and closing arguments; plans and organizes admission of documentary and physical evidence.

Represents the State of Minnesota, Scott County, and cities within the county in assigned court cases; tries cases and contested motions before judge, jury, magistrate, or referee; presents oral argument in bail, motion, review, dispositional or other hearings; prepares appellate briefs and argues cases in appellate court.

Advises law enforcement, child protection workers, adult protection workers, child support officers regarding legal authority, duty, liability, investigation; advises county staff regarding issues of legal obligations, authority, and liability.

Attends continuing legal education courses; provides training for law enforcement agencies.

Drafts basic and moderately complex contracts and agreements, ordinances, conveyances, legislation resolutions, or other documents that establish legal rights of Scott County; prepares legal memoranda regarding complex legal issues to county staff or for supervisory attorney; attends staff and other required meetings.

Work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with other employees, supervisors, customers, vendors, and any other person or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Assistant County Attorney III: Requires admission to the bar in the State of Minnesota or eligibility for license reciprocity and five years experience as a practicing attorney, performing specialized duties directly relevant to the position.

Assistant County Attorney II: Requires admission to the bar in the State of Minnesota or eligibility for license reciprocity and one year experience as a practicing attorney, performing specialized duties directly relevant to the position.

Preference given for previous experience in the area of civil law. One must be able to multi-task in an environment of fast changing priorities and various assignment. The incumbent shall possess a valid driver's license and provide a reliable means of transportation for the performance of work responsibilities.

Selection for this position will be based on a minimum qualifications screening and rating of training and experience. Top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager or supervisor for consideration for interview and/or additional assessments. Final selection will include a background check and approval by the County Board.

Note - Intermittent, Temporary, and PT positions less than 20 hrs per week are not eligible for benefits.

Benefits: (Benefit offerings can and do change on occasion.)
A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all employees who work 20 hours per week or more. For detailed benefit information visit the Scott County Benefit Hub at https://scottcounty.benefithub.com/.

• Health Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Dental Insurance - Four-tier plan option available
• Life Insurance
• Flexible (Pre-Tax) Spending Accounts
• Post-Retirement Health Care Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Vacation & Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• PERA (Public Employee's Retirement Association) Retirement Plans
• On-Site Occupational Health Nurse
• Active Safety & Wellness Teams, Committees, and Programs

Other great benefits available:

• Short-Term Disability
• Credit Union Membership
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Minnesota Benefit Association
• Vision Plan
• Scott County Employees Association
• Spirit of Scott
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Training Opportunities

Scott County has adopted a Total Rewards philosophy!
Scott County is an employer of choice, supporting, encouraging, and engaging employees through focused employee investments and workplace programs and offerings that promote and foster individual and organizational well-being. The net result of this philosophy is public service excellence.

Our goal is to address the multiple facets of employee well-being via 6 different program delivery "buckets." These buckets encompass different topic areas, benefits, and initiatives that the County invests in to achieve Total Rewards. These buckets include physical health, workplace social/belonging, work/life balance, financial security, training and development, and emotional health.

You can read more about the 6 buckets here!