Assistant County Attorney 1
Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Description: Ramsey County, MN is employing Assistant County Attorney 1 right now, this job will be presented in Minnesota. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. The list created as a result of this posting will be used to fill vacant Assistant County Attorney 1 positions through June 30, 2014.
The basic function of Assistant County Attorne! y 1, depending upon divisional assignment, is to provide legal services to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and other Ramsey County boards, commissions and departments; to prosecute criminal cases and provide legal representation in civil lawsuits; to provide legal services in the area of child support enforcement, paternity proceedings and foster care reimbursement; and to perform related duties as assigned. (This is the entry level in this class series. Work assignments provide the opportunity to apply knowledge gained through education, in order to develop the skills required for advancement.)
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Examples of Work Performed:
Prepare cases for judicial and administrative proceedings by interviewing clients an! d witnesses, investigate facts, research law, draft pleadings,! subpoena and interview witnesses, analyze the opposition's case, and write legal memoranda and briefs.
Try assigned criminal or civil cases and represent the County at judicial hearings by presenting facts, analyzing evidence and information as it is conveyed during the proceedings, and adjusting the County's case as necessary; make recommendations on whether to file appeals.
Determine whether to charge, drop charges or negotiate pleas by analyzing facts in relation to established charging or plea negotiation standards; contact crime victims in accordance with the Victim's Rights Act.
Advise less experienced staff attorneys on matters of trial strategy, analysis and presentation of evidence, case negotiation or other matters of law; assign work to and review, revise and discuss the legal opinions, pleadings, strategies and settlements of law clerks; direct the work of clerical staff in the preparation of legal documents.
Negotiate contra! cts, leases, law suit settlements or similar legal matters by assessing clients' needs, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of clients' and opponents' bargaining positions and meeting with opponents' representatives so that the clients' objectives can be reached at minimal cost.
Analyze legislation, case law, legal publications and other relevant literature in order to maintain accurate, current information on legal developments in all areas of law.
Prepare legal opinions and plan litigation in order to resolve immediate issues and to establish a basis for resolving future matters of a similar nature.
Draft proposed legislation and respond to inquiries in relation to proposed legislation.
Provide training and advice to law enforcement officers, attorneys, corrections workers, social workers, and other relevant parties in areas of investigation, trial techniques, criminal and civil law, strategy, and legal issues pertinent to the area ! of assignment.
Prepare appellate briefs by analyzing issues, r! eviewing transcripts and doing necessary legal research; make oral arguments to appellate courts.
Recommend the disposition of cases to judges, referees, arbitrators and administrative law judges.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college of law.
Experience: None.
Other: Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and completion of 45 credits of continuing legal education every three years.
Exam/Screening Process Information:
NO EXAMINATION WILL BE GIVEN FOR ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY 1.
The names of all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications stated above and who file a properly completed application (which includes a transcript, a supplemental application, and a copy of your Minnesota Supreme Court Attorney License Card) shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as an Assistant County Attorney 1. Names will remain on the li! st for 6 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time of posting of the eligible list; applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should submit or update their veteran's claim form as soon as possible.
You must submit your transcripts with your application to be considered. When submitting online, the supplemental application is completed as part of the online process. Transcripts must be added as an electronic attachment (using the resume upload link) or sent separately by mail to Mirian Simpson, Ramsey County Human Resources (attn: Asst County Attorney 1 recruitment), 121 East 7th Place, Suite 2100, St Paul, MN 55101.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false s! tatements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from e! mployment, or removed from employment.
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Mirian Simpson at mirian.simpson@co.ramsey.mn.us or by phone at
651-266-2711.
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