Assistant County Attorney I, II, III – Family Law

Anoka County

Assistant County Attorney managing family law cases, representing Anoka County in legal proceedings. Engaging in child support, paternity, and enforcement proceedings while collaborating with the legal team.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,363 - $119,496 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal representation, including preparing legal documents, conducting research, and presenting cases in court. Proficient in collaborating with legal teams and providing training to government employees.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed To Practice Law In MinnesotaLegal Research And Data AnalysisEffective Presentation Of CasesDrafting Legal DocumentsNegotiation And Settlement

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Hard Skills

Legal Document PreparationConducting Legal ResearchAnalyzing Laws And RegulationsEvidence GatheringPretrial PreparationDrafting Ordinances And PoliciesCourt RepresentationPost-Hearing MotionsInterpreting Legal CasesTraining And Providing Legal Opinions

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsCollaborationNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Graduate Of An Accredited Law SchoolFingerprint-Based Background Investigation

Industry Keywords

Government Entity RepresentationJudicial ClerkshipLegal ProceedingsHearing PreparationSettlement Negotiation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent Anoka County in legal proceedings, including hearings, trials, and appeals.
Prepare briefs, motions, memoranda of law, opinions, pleadings, agreements, contracts, and other legal documents.
Conduct pretrial/prehearing preparations.
Review various legal resources in support of legal research.
Analyze and interpret existing laws, regulations, and cases.
Gather evidence, interview witnesses, and present findings in court.
Confer with parties and negotiate settlements.
Provide legal opinions and training to Anoka County employees.
Prepare post-hearing motions and appeals.
Draft ordinances, rules, and policies.
Work collaboratively with the assigned legal team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Minnesota (must be licensed by October 2026)
Successfully complete a fingerprint-based background investigation
Experience representing a state, county, city, or other government entity (preferred)
Completion of paid Court of Appeals, Federal or District Court Judicial Clerkship (preferred)
Experience in effective presentation of cases to a court (preferred)
Experience conducting legal research and data analysis (preferred)
Strong verbal and written communication skills (preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers, and others (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days paid of flexible time off
Up to 12.5 holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities