Assistant County Attorney II

Overview

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. For a complete position description, .

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 00855-Assistant County Attorney I; only one of these two positions will be filled.

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.

• Consults and advises law enforcement officers and other enforcement agencies preparatory to issuing criminal complaints.
• Makes decisions regarding the filing of criminal charges and to what extent on misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and limited felony matters with supervision of the County Attorney.
• Determines which evidence and witnesses to use in a trial; judges appropriateness of plea agreements, whether or not to dismiss charges, and determines appropriateness of sentences on misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and limited felony matters with supervision of the County Attorney.
• 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 limited felony matters with supervision of County Attorney.
• Represents the County at preliminary hearings and arraigning of defendants.
• Consults with and advises the county board, county officials, employees, representatives, commissions and boards regarding their respective powers, duties, and obligations.
• Discusses possible plea agreements with opposing counsel and attends pretrial and evidentiary hearings.
• Receives juvenile reports and prepares delinquency, dependency, neglect and/or termination of parental rights petitions through each petition’s final adjudication.
• Consults and advises police officers and other law enforcement personnel on law enforcement office policy and procedure.
• Informs witnesses about court procedures and reviews all testimony before trial.
• Consults and advises county agency clients and county support and collection personnel regarding paternity, child support, welfare and URESA matters.
• Consults, advises, and represents the County in welfare appeal and inebriety/mental illness commitments.
• Drafts warrants and information, prepares search warrants, directs investigations, witness interviews, conducts legal research, prepares memoranda of law and briefs supporting trial tactics, motions, jury instructions, and drafts pleadings and proposed findings, orders and judgments.

• Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Minnesota State Bar (valid license to practice law in the State of Minnesota).
• Class D Driver’s License.
• Experience practicing criminal law (or civil governmental law when applicable), including litigation of proceedings regarding state, county, and city matters is preferred.

Applicants will be selected based on a review of training and experience. Top candidates will be invited to participate in oral interviews. First round interviews will take place via Teams, second round interviews will be held in-person at the Mille Lacs County Justice Center located at 225 6th Avenue SE Milaca, MN 56353. This is a continuous posting that will remain open until filled.

First review of applications will take place on January 30, 2026, and ongoing thereafter.

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 .

Medical Insurance: employees have three plans to choose from. Rates shown are effective 1/1/2026 through 12/31/2026.

Dental Insurance: there is no cost to the employee for single coverage. Family coverage costs the employee $76.46 per month.

Vision Insurance: available and paid by the employee at monthly rates (Employee Only - $5.85; Employee + Spouse - $11.69; Employee + Children - $11.31; Family - $18.35).

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): plan options include medical and dependent care FSAs, and a premium-only plan. FSA medical/health max election of $3,400 per year;
Limited Purpose FSA max election of $3,400 per year; FSA Dependent Care max election of $7,500 per year per family.

Paid Time Off:
Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time. PERA…