Assistant County Attorney Or Senior Assistant County Attorney

Carver County is looking for a dynamic attorney to fill a vacancy in our Civil division. The specific classification and pay range will be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications.
Upon completion of necessary training, the Assistant County Attorney and Senior Assistant County Attorney positions are eligible for partial remote work.

Carver County offers a comprehensive and flexible benefit plan to meet the needs of employees and their families including affordable health insurance, comprehensive dental insurance, a pension plan through Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA), 12 paid holidays, generous paid time off, and more! For a full list of benefits, please click here: Carver County Benefit Information.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The typical duties and responsibilities will vary depending on which classification most closely matches a candidate's qualifications.
Assistant County Attorney - click here to review job description and pay range
Senior Assistant County Attorney - click here to review job description and pay range

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctoral degree in law from an accredited law school
• A valid Minnesota Driver's License or evidence of mobility
• A valid license to practice law in the State of MN

• Juris Doctoral degree in law from an accredited law school
• Five (5) years of experience as an Assistant County Attorney or equivalent experience as a practicing attorney
• A valid Minnesota Driver's License or evidence of mobility
• A valid license to practice law in the State of MN

SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation, including CJIS fingerprinting.