Assistant County Attorney II
Apply NowCompany: Mille Lacs County, MN
Location: Milaca, MN 56353
Description:
Salary : $3,851.20 - $4,929.60 Biweekly
Location : Milaca, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00788
Department: Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
To provide legal services for Mille Lacs County by prosecuting criminal cases and providing legal representation in civil lawsuits to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Mille Lacs County.
This position operates under the AFSCME-ACA bargaining unit. Complete 2024 pay scale is $48.14/hr-$61.62/hr; bargaining contract has not yet been settled to determine rates of pay for 2025 and beyond.. The complete position description can be found by clicking
This position will involve criminal and/or civil duties of the County Attorney's Office, depending on experience and qualifications. Interest or experience in civil law is preferred but not required. This posting is being posted in conjunction with job posting #00787-Assistant County Attorney I; only one of these two positions will be filled.
Essential Functions
This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
Drafts complaints for criminal prosecutions and prepares and conducts prosecutions of defendants in criminal actions in district and municipal courts on misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor, and all felony matters. Reviews law enforcement officers' reports, advises law enforcement officers prior to issuing criminal complaints, determines whether to file criminal charges and to what extent on misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and all felony matters. Prepares all subsequent professional legal work through the prosecution and appeal of said charges. Determines which evidence and witnesses to use in a trial; judges appropriateness of plea bargains, whether or not to dismiss charges, and determines appropriateness of sentences on misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and all felony matters within established guidelines and policies. Informs witnesses about court procedures and reviews all testimony before trial. Discusses possible plea-bargaining agreements with opposing counsel and attends pretrial and evidentiary hearings. Under supervision of County Attorney, determines when appeals are appropriate, conducts research, drafts briefs, and orally argues appeals. Consults, advises, and represents the County in juvenile delinquency, dependency, neglect and/or termination of parental rights petitions and in welfare appeal and inebriety/mental illness commitments. Receives juvenile complaints and prepares delinquency, dependency, neglect and/or termination of parental rights petitions. Performs all subsequent professional legal work through each petition's final adjudication, including but not limited to court trials, EJJ and certification matters. Conducts legal research, drafts and files legal opinions or memoranda. Drafts warrants, prepares search warrants, directs investigations, witness interviews, drafts pleadings and proposed findings, orders and judgments and oral arguments. Prepares and approves administrative subpoenas. Provides legal services for and represents Mille Lacs County, including the County Board of Commissioners and county departments/offices. Consults with and advises county officials, employees, representatives, commissions and boards regarding their respective powers, duties and obligations; answer questions regarding legal matters, including issues of paternity, child support, welfare, and various other county agency matters. Provides counsel for county departments/offices in developing policies and procedures. Works with county to develop and draft proposed legislation. Reviews civil investigations, memorandum, evidence to determine justification for and files civil lawsuits. Attends county Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Meetings as legal counsel. Represents the County in litigation. Consults with and advises police officers and law enforcement personnel on law enforcement policy and procedures. Meets with and consults with members of the public including victims, witnesses, pro se defendants, advocates. Responds to inquiries about legal matters. Provides technical direction and limited work direction to other department staff members. Aids trainees as needed. Conducts grand jury proceedings when necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Selection Process
Applicants will be selected based on a review of training and experience. Top candidates will be invited to participate in oral interviews.
This is a continuous posting that will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be 2/27/2025 and ongoing thereafter.
Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits.
The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits Provided
Employees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line:
Contribution amounts are based on the employee's pay each pay period.Police & Fire Plan: Correctional Plan: Paid Time Off
Holidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.
Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals.
Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals.
Medical Insurance
Employees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024.
Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee Cost
RTS Medica Passport
2000-25% HSA $0 $187.50 $1,073.84
850-40 $0 N/A $1,365.40
400-35 $56.00 N/A $1,514.20
RTS Medica Elect
2000-25% HSA $0 $291.67 $783.36
850-40 $0 N/A $1,038.48
400-35 $0 N/A $1,168.68
RTS Medica VantagePlus
2000-25% HSA $0 $312.50 $725.26
850-40 $0 N/A $973.10
400-35 $0 N/A $1,099.58
Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined.
Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account.
Dental Insurance
There is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month.
Vision Insurance
Vision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates:
Plan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, as well as a premium only plan (pre-tax deduction of medical and dental premiums). These amounts cannot be changed during the year unless there is a qualifying life event. All funds must be used by claims deadline.
Deferred Compensation Plans are available through Nationwide: https://preauth/index.html
Life Insurance
There is no cost to the employee for $15,000 in basic life insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category:
Age of Employee Or Spouse Employee Monthly Cost Per $1,000
Under age 35 .06
35-39 .10
40-44 .12
45-49 .17
50-54 .25
55-59 .45
60-64 .68
65-69 1.29
70-74 2.08
Dependent Life & Child Life Insurance Packages Available
Child life is available as a $10,000 policy on each child; the cost is $1.30 per month. Dependent care is available as a $2,500 policy on all tax dependents; the cost is $0.66 per month.
Long-term Disability Insurance Plan Available
Rates vary according to age and coverage amount.
Age Price per Month/Per $100 Monthly Benefit
Under age 25 .26
25-29 .33
30-34 .40
35-39 .48
40-44 .65
45-49 .94
50-54 1.25
55-59 1.51
60+ 1.53
Short-term Disability Insurance Plan Available
Rates vary according to age and coverage amount.
Age Price per Month/Per $100 Weekly Benefit
Under Age 25 11.20
25-29 8.90
30-34 9.60
35-39 8.90
40-44 8.00
45-49 8.80
50-54 9.40
55-59 12.00
60-64 13.80
65+ 15.50
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Confinement Insurance Available
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
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Please describe your education as indicated in question #2, including name of college or university attended. If none, type "N/A."
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Please list any clinics or externships you participated in during law school. If none, please type "none."
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Do you have a valid license to practice law in the State of Minnesota?
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How many years of experience do you have practicing law?
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Please describe your experience as indicated in the previous question, including type of work performed and number of years of experience. If no experience, type "none."
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Do you have experience practicing criminal law or civil governmental law?
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Does your previous experience include litigation of proceedings regarding state, county, and/or city matters?
Required Question
Location : Milaca, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 00788
Department: Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 02/20/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
To provide legal services for Mille Lacs County by prosecuting criminal cases and providing legal representation in civil lawsuits to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Mille Lacs County.
This position operates under the AFSCME-ACA bargaining unit. Complete 2024 pay scale is $48.14/hr-$61.62/hr; bargaining contract has not yet been settled to determine rates of pay for 2025 and beyond.. The complete position description can be found by clicking
This position will involve criminal and/or civil duties of the County Attorney's Office, depending on experience and qualifications. Interest or experience in civil law is preferred but not required. This posting is being posted in conjunction with job posting #00787-Assistant County Attorney I; only one of these two positions will be filled.
Essential Functions
This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school and a minimum of two years' experience as an Assistant County Attorney I or three years applicable experience practicing law outside the county; experience practicing criminal law (or civil governmental law when applicable) including litigation of proceedings regarding state, county and city matters required.
- Admission to the Minnesota State Bar (valid license to practice law in the State of Minnesota).
- Class D Driver's License.
Selection Process
Applicants will be selected based on a review of training and experience. Top candidates will be invited to participate in oral interviews.
This is a continuous posting that will remain open until filled. First review of applications will be 2/27/2025 and ongoing thereafter.
Permanent part-time employees are eligible to earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick time benefits.
The following is intended to be a general overview of benefits provided for full-time positions. Insurance benefits become effective the first day of the month following the month of hire. Further details and a complete copy of the applicable contract/policy language are available at the time an employment offer is extended. If you have any questions about the benefits, please contact the Administrative Services Office at
Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Benefits Provided
Employees fall under the General, Police & Fire, or Correctional defined benefit plan depending on their position. PERA rates and handbooks available on-line:
Contribution amounts are based on the employee's pay each pay period.
- Coordinated Plan:
- Employer Contribution 7.5%
- Employee Contribution 6.5%
- Employer Contribution: 16.2%
- Employee Contribution: 10.8%
- Employer Contribution: 8.75%
- Employee Contribution: 5.83%
Holidays: Full-time employees have approximately 14.5 paid holidays per year, including floating holidays, subject to the terms of the Personnel Policy or Collective Bargaining Agreement as applicable.
Vacation: Full-time employees earn 11 to 23 days per year, depending on tenure. Part-time employees earn pro- rated accruals.
Sick Time: Full-time employees accrue 12 sick days per year. Part-Time employees earn pro-rated accruals.
Medical Insurance
Employees have three (3) medical insurance plans to choose from, within three (3) different networks. The rates shown are effective 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2024.
Single Employee Cost HSA Contribution Family Employee Cost
RTS Medica Passport
2000-25% HSA $0 $187.50 $1,073.84
850-40 $0 N/A $1,365.40
400-35 $56.00 N/A $1,514.20
RTS Medica Elect
2000-25% HSA $0 $291.67 $783.36
850-40 $0 N/A $1,038.48
400-35 $0 N/A $1,168.68
RTS Medica VantagePlus
2000-25% HSA $0 $312.50 $725.26
850-40 $0 N/A $973.10
400-35 $0 N/A $1,099.58
Employees may choose to contribute additional funds to their HSA each year, up to the IRS limit of $4,150 for singles, and $8,300 for families. Once age 55, employees can contribute an additional $1,000 (to either single or family). The IRS limit applies to the total of employer and employee contributions combined.
Employees may choose to have their employer HSA contribution (if eligible) go into a VEBA account.
Dental Insurance
There is no cost to employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $74.22 per month.
Vision Insurance
Vision coverage is available and paid for by the employee at the following monthly rates:
- Employee Only - $5.85
- Employee + Spouse - $11.69
- Employee + Children - $11.31
- Family - $18.35
Plan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, as well as a premium only plan (pre-tax deduction of medical and dental premiums). These amounts cannot be changed during the year unless there is a qualifying life event. All funds must be used by claims deadline.
- FSA Medical/Health max election of $3,050 per year
- Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,050 per year (used when you also have a H.S.A. Can only be used for vision, dental or orthodontia expenses).
- FSA Dependent Care max election of $5,000 per year per family ($2,500 if married and filing separately)
Deferred Compensation Plans are available through Nationwide: https://preauth/index.html
Life Insurance
There is no cost to the employee for $15,000 in basic life insurance coverage. Rates for voluntary additional coverage for employee or spouse vary according to age category:
Age of Employee Or Spouse Employee Monthly Cost Per $1,000
Under age 35 .06
35-39 .10
40-44 .12
45-49 .17
50-54 .25
55-59 .45
60-64 .68
65-69 1.29
70-74 2.08
Dependent Life & Child Life Insurance Packages Available
Child life is available as a $10,000 policy on each child; the cost is $1.30 per month. Dependent care is available as a $2,500 policy on all tax dependents; the cost is $0.66 per month.
Long-term Disability Insurance Plan Available
Rates vary according to age and coverage amount.
Age Price per Month/Per $100 Monthly Benefit
Under age 25 .26
25-29 .33
30-34 .40
35-39 .48
40-44 .65
45-49 .94
50-54 1.25
55-59 1.51
60+ 1.53
Short-term Disability Insurance Plan Available
Rates vary according to age and coverage amount.
Age Price per Month/Per $100 Weekly Benefit
Under Age 25 11.20
25-29 8.90
30-34 9.60
35-39 8.90
40-44 8.00
45-49 8.80
50-54 9.40
55-59 12.00
60-64 13.80
65+ 15.50
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Confinement Insurance Available
01
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school?
- Yes
- No
03
Please describe your education as indicated in question #2, including name of college or university attended. If none, type "N/A."
04
Please list any clinics or externships you participated in during law school. If none, please type "none."
05
Do you have a valid license to practice law in the State of Minnesota?
- Yes
- No
06
How many years of experience do you have practicing law?
- None
- Up to 2 years
- 2-4 years
- 4-6 years
- 6 or more years
07
Please describe your experience as indicated in the previous question, including type of work performed and number of years of experience. If no experience, type "none."
08
Do you have experience practicing criminal law or civil governmental law?
- Yes
- No
09
Does your previous experience include litigation of proceedings regarding state, county, and/or city matters?
- Yes
- No
Required Question