Job Posting End Date: January 25, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Salary range: $70,012 to $98,009 for Attorney I. $80,516 to $112,715 for Attorney II. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 01/25/2024 in order to be considered.
Anoka County welcomes people with different talents, personalities, and experiences to work together in ways that make us both effective and efficient. Our team of 105 persons in the Anoka County Attorney’s Office is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion.
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office is growing, and we are looking to add two full-time attorneys to our Juvenile Division. This posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Juvenile Division.
The Juvenile Division represents the State in matters involving children, including the prosecution of delinquency offenses committed by juveniles, prosecution of Children in Need of Protection or Services (CHIPS) matters, and truancy matters in Anoka County schools.
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office values professionals that work well in a team with colleagues and non-attorney staff. To be successful in this position, you must consistently demonstrate the ability to complete timely review and execution of documents including pleadings and proposed orders, the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and the ability to know and digest applicable federal, state, county, and local laws and regulations. Further, you must showcase concise writing skills, excellent communication skills, and professional courtroom skills.
This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of February 7th & 8th, 2024 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits The Anoka County Attorney’s Office has three Attorney classifications: Attorney I, II, and III. The differences among these positions include but are not limited to years of general experience, supervision needed to perform the work, comprehensive working knowledge of subject matters, and ability to handle complex issues and problems associated with the assignments within the division. Additional room for advancement to Attorney IV classification is available to those with exceptional skill in leadership, ethics, and trial practice.
Salary and additional opportunities for advancement will be commensurate with experience, professional development, and performance.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant County Attorney:
Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed To qualify for the Attorney I position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed above. Experience related to one or more of the following areas is preferred:
To qualify for the Attorney II position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed above and possess experience in some or all of the following areas among others:
About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO