Assistant County Attorney 3
Location: , Minnesota
Description: Ramsey County, MN is presently looking of Assistant County Attorney 3 right now, this occupation will be assigned in Minnesota. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below.
The basic function, depending on 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 lega l 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 'full performance' class in this class series. It differs from Assistant County Attorney 2 in that employees are assigned the most difficult legal problems confronted by the County Attorney's Office and involve the application of knowledge and skills typically obtained through experience as an Assistant County Attorney 1 or 2. In addition, employees in this class may function as lead workers or as project leaders on special projects.)
The current Assistant County Attorney 3 vacancy is within the Civil Division. This position provides legal advice and representation to the County and its departments on a wide range of real estate matters including:
- Real estate acquisition, management and disposition;
- Issues relating to t he County as owner and tenant, and varied issues associated with County operations and activities;
- Right of way acquisitions and related issues;
- Acquisition of property through eminent domain;
- Preparation and review of purchase agreements, leases, easement agreements, licenses and construction agreements;
- General government operational and organizational matters.
If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with personnel rules depending on whether the results is a promotion, transfer or voluntary reduction.
- Prepare cases for judicial and administrative proceedings by interviewing clien ts and witnesses, investigating facts, researching 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 adjust 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 st aff in the preparation of legal documents.
- Negotiate contracts, leases, lawsuit settlements or similar legal matters by assessing clients' needs, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of clients' and opponents' bargaining positions and meet 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, review transcripts and do necessary legal research; make oral arguments to appellate courts.
- Recommends the disposition of cases to judges, referees, arbitrators and administrative law judges.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this work and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Education: Graduation from an accredited college of law.
Experience: Five years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Other: Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and completion of 45 credits of continuing legal education every three years.
The examination process will consist of the following section weighted as indicated:
- Training and Experience Rating..........100%
You must submit a copy of your Minnesota Attorney license card with your application to be considered. When submitting online, the supplemental questionnaire is compl eted as part of the online process. Attorney license cards 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 3 Recruitment), 121 East 7th Place, Suite 2100, St Paul, MN 55101.
Examination/Screening Process:
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who file a properly completed application and pass the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment as an Assistant County Attorney 3. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which ma y use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
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This occupation starts available on: Fri, 04 May 2018 23:26:35 GMT