Attorney, Senior (Internal County Attorney's Office Applicants Only)

Description

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office (CAO) is seeking to fill multiple Senior Attorney positions in divisions across the department. The Hennepin County Attorney serves as the chief prosecutor of all adult felony and juvenile crimes in Hennepin County. The County Attorney is also responsible for providing legal counsel to the Board of Commissioners and all county departments, as well as representing the county government in civil lawsuits, child support matters, and child protection actions.

Location and hours:

These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various buildings in downtown Minneapolis and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position is required to be in-person for court proceedings.

About these position types:

These are full-time, benefit earning positions. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of the Hennepin County Attorney's Office to apply for these positions. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

These positions are internally classified as an Attorney, Senior.

Click here to view the job classification specification.

In these positions, you will:

• Evaluate the performance of assigned professional legal staff. Participate and make recommendations regarding the selection and transfers of unit staff and recommend and participate in merit and disciplinary decisions.

• Use assigned caseload to demonstrate and teach legal skills.

• Allocate resources and establish policies, procedures, and priorities within the work unit consistent with office and divisional objectives.

• Schedule staff, monitor caseloads, and assure equitable distribution of work.

• Maintain liaison with the courts and other public agencies as it relates to their assigned work unit.

• Interpret and communicate management objectives to staff in work units.

Need to have:

• Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota.

• Four years or more of experience as a practicing attorney, two of which must have been in the field of public law.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• With criminal prosecution, litigation and civil counsel (advisory or transactional) or other field appropriate to the position.

• Demonstrating leadership and/or management skills.

Knowledge of:

• Local laws and ordinances, established precedents, and legal reference sources.

• The principles, methods, and practices of legal research and investigation.

• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.

• Pleading and practicing of effective presentation of court cases.

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and persuasive public speaking ability.Ability to:

• Prepare, direct, and conduct trials, defenses and appeals effectively.

• Establish effective working relationships and to collaborate with other county departments.

• Plan, supervise, and evaluate the work of staff.

• Analyze and apply legal principles to specific situations and issues.

About the department:

The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is a fierce advocate for justice and equity, pursuing holistic community safety and providing quality legal services through evidence-informed practices and collaborative problem solving.

We prosecute crimes with fairness and integrity. We advocate for victims of crime by seeking meaningful accountability and supporting healing. We use preventive and restorative approaches to address the complex root causes of crime and violence. We engage with partners to pursue system accountability. And we provide proactive and innovative legal services in the areas of mental health, child support, child protection, and civil legal representation for Hennepin County to advance the County's efforts to reduce disparities and enhance the quality of life of our community.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at Welcome to the Bridge (hennepin.us) - select Guest option.

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lidy Vu

Lidy.Vu@hennepin.us

Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of the County Attorney's Office? Limited duration employees are not eligible.

• Yes

• No

02

These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at various buildings in downtown Minneapolis and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position is required to be in-person for court proceedings. Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

03

Applicants for the position of Senior Attorney are required to submit a cover letter that includes responses to the following:

• Why do you seek promotion to the position of senior attorney?
• What do you see as the challenges the Hennepin County Attorney's Office will face in the next few years both within the office and in the community?
• What do you see as the role of management in addressing these challenges?
• As an office, where or what are we doing well in the area of management? Where do we need improvement? What can you contribute to making these improvements?
• How do you define diversity? What role should it play in our office?

Cover letters must be attached to the application. Applications submitted without a cover letter will be considered incomplete. Have you attached this document?

• Yes

• No

04

Are you admitted to the Bar of the State of Minnesota?

• Yes

• No

05

How many years of experience do you have as a practicing attorney?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have as a practicing attorney in the field of public law?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years

• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more

07

Describe your relevant work history, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. Include clerkships and internships, the dates for each work experience, and the type of work that you performed. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

08

Do you have work and/or volunteer experience that demonstrates your leadership and/or management skills?"

• Yes

• No

09

Describe your work and/or volunteer experience that demonstrates your leadership and/or management skills, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience type "None" in the space provided.

10

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs