Join our team of over 100 persons in the Anoka County Attorney’s Office who are united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust and serve the interests of justice. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens with respect and compassion.
This position will work within the Anoka County Attorney’s Office Civil Division which is responsible for legal and advisory services as prescribed by the County Attorney to effectively represent the County.
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office has three Attorney classifications starting with an Attorney I position up to an Attorney III position. The differences among these positions include but are not limited to years of experience, comprehensive working knowledge of subject matters, and ability to handle complex issues and problems associated with the assignments within the division. Attorneys may be assigned to advise County departments and/or law enforcement in areas including employment, purchasing, drafting and enforcing contracts, administrative appeals, collections, probate, legal compliance, litigation, appellate issues, and data practices.
In order to be considered for this full-time, exempt 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 11:59 pm on 07/07/2025 to be considered.
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position located at the Anoka County Government Center in downtown Anoka. Interviews will be held in-person on July 15th, 2025.
Pay & Benefits
The Anoka County Attorney’s Office is a large professional law firm with a collegial environment where employees are part of a team and support each other in the mission of the office and in day-to-day work. In addition, we offer the following:
Assistant County Attorney I
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36. $85,363 to $119,296 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.
Assistant County Attorney II
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 38. $98,176 to $137,384 annually ($47.20 to $66.05 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.
Assistant County Attorney III
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40. $117,790 to $164,800 annually ($56.63 to $79.25 per hour). Offer to be commensurate with experience.
- The Anoka County Attorney’s office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development.
- Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to a medical and dental satellite clinic located in the Anoka County Government Center with services dedicated exclusively to employees.
- Employment packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Anoka County contributes to a pension plan and employees can voluntarily supplement these contributions or take advantage of other retirement investment options.
- Employees have paid Flexible Time Off (FTO) for vacation or for health issues or appointments. Employees are also paid for recognized holidays as approved annually by the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.
- Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website. https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits
Work Location
- This position is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.
- Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and the attached Courthouse.
- Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. At times the schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.
- Occasional extra hours and evening hours are required.
Job Duties and Responsibilities for all Assistant County Attorneys in the Civil Division:
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Assistant County Attorney – Civil.
- Advise County officials, departments, supervisors, managers, and employees on legal matters both verbally and in writing.
- Provide legal opinions and training to County employees in subject-matter area assigned.
- Conduct Discovery, including depositions, pursuant to Minnesota Civil Procedure or other relevant rules.
- Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs.
- Research, analyze and interpret existing laws, regulations, and cases. Anticipate changes to regulations and laws.
- Provide training to county departments and employees in assigned subject areas.
- Represent the County in contested hearings and trials in State and Federal District and Appellate Courts.
- Handle administrative hearings and appeals.
- Complete special projects.
- Drafts ordinances, rules, and policies.
- Drafts and negotiates contracts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
- Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Minnesota
- Successfully complete a background investigation, including a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and fingerprinting.
- Satisfactory professional references.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience representing a state, county, city or other government entity.
- Completion of paid Court of Appeals, Federal or District Court Judicial Clerkship.
- Knowledge of pleadings and practice of effective presentation of court cases including rules of court and evidence.
- Experience conducting legal research and data analysis.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers, and others.
- Using technology in everyday practice.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To qualify for the Attorney I position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed above with consideration of any preferred qualifications listed above.
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:
- Effectively and strategically present evidence, advice, information and arguments both orally and in written form.
- Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, and appellate briefs in all levels of criminal cases (misdemeanor to felony) or in the representation of a client in non-criminal matters.
- Determine proper course of action in presenting facts and arguments.
- Demonstrable experience with researching, analyzing and interpreting existing laws, regulations and cases.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with other Civil Division attorneys, legal support staff, corrections, social workers, law enforcement and others who work within the criminal justice system or other units of government.
- Have at least 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including some experience advising municipal clients in a County or City Attorney’s Office, or equivalent private sector experience.
To qualify for the Attorney III position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed above and possess experience in some or all of the following areas, among others:
- Capacity to interpret and analyze complex laws, regulations, and cases to be able to anticipate changes to laws and their interpretation.
- Recommend the most effective course of action and provide alternatives when necessary.
- Coordinate complex investigations with law enforcement and other Anoka County departments.
- Develop training for Anoka County employees, law enforcement, and criminal justice partners in assigned subject-matter.
- Review the work of Assistant County Attorneys I and II where appropriate.
- Have at least 6 years of experience as a practicing attorney, including some experience in a County Attorney’s Office.
- Have an established reputation for being a skilled practitioner and recognized for having the capacity to lead peers and subordinates and to serve as a role model for others.
- Capable of handling complex jury trials, bench trials, other contested evidentiary hearings, and/or motion arguments and appeals.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
- Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed.
- Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment.
- Ability to handle both in-person and remote hearings and to effectively use the office media, software, and hardware.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Occasional extra hours and evening hours are required.
Selection Process
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
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! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
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: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO