Assistant County Attorney I, II, or III - Civil Division

The Anoka County Attorney’s Office has an immediate opening for Assistant County Attorney who will perform various duties.  This position will work within the Anoka County Attorney’s Office Civil Division which is responsible for legal and advisory services as prescribed by the County Attorney to effectively represent the County.  Attorneys may be assigned to advise County departments and/or law enforcement in areas including employment, purchasing, drafting and enforcing contracts, administrative appeals, collections, probate, legal compliance, litigation, appellate issues, and data practices.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 18, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

• This position is located at the Anoka County Government Center in Anoka.

• Most work is conducted on site at the Anoka County Government Center and attached Courthouse.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Schedule may vary based on business needs and supervisory approval.

• Occasional extra hours and evening hours are required.

• Graduate of an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Minnesota

• Successfully complete a background investigation

• Completion of paid Court of Appeals, Federal or District Court Judicial Clerkship

• Experience in effective presentation of cases to a court, arbitrator, referee, mediator, tribunal, or other finder of fact, including rules of court and evidence

• Experience conducting legal research and data analysis

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with clients, coworkers, and others

• Using technology in everyday practice

• Standard office environment, courtrooms, travel to various county work sites and meetings as needed

• Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities

• Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle

• Additional physical/mental requirements that occur may not be listed above, but are inherent in performing the position's essential functions

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO