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| Job ID: 14049026 |
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| Job Title: | County Attorney |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Weekdays, Work Vary: No , Shift: First (Day), Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | $122,657.00 - $156,457.00 Yearly |
| Benefits: | 401(k) or other retirement, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Holidays, Sick Leave or PTO, Vacation or PTO, Vision Plan |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Doctoral Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | • JD Degree from accredited law school
• MN Drivers License
• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota
• Ability to pass a standard background check |
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| Driver's License: | Class D Required |
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| Job Description: |
The Steele County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in a temporary appointment to the position of County Attorney. The appointment would go through January 5th, 2027. The four-year term beginning January 2027 will be filled by election in November 2026.
The County Attorney serves as the chief prosecutor and litigator of criminal proceedings within County; advisor to the Grand Jury; and counsel to the Steele County Board and department heads concerning legal issues and concerns; and overall responsibility for the actions, functions and personnel of the County Attorney’s Office. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Serves as the Chief Prosecutor for Steele County
o Evaluates criminal cases for charging and resolution.
o Provides oversight and leads staff attorneys in the decision-making process concerning case dispositions.
• Serves as Chief Legal Counsel for the County Board and County department managers. Researches issues in a timely manner to provide accurate legal counsel and risk management advice.
o Oversees and/or reviews all County contracts, draft resolutions, memorandums or other legal documents.
• Manages and oversees County Attorney’s staff, departmental outcomes, goals and management of office policies and procedures directly or through designed supervisory personnel.
o Recruits, interviews and selects new department personnel
o Determines and controls job expectations for positions within the department
o Monitors, evaluates and conducts performance reviews and workload reviews for direct reports
• Serves as a member of the County’s management team.
• Conducts public relation activities and responsibilities.
• Other duties of comparable level or type, as required.
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