Criminal Appeals Attorney
Hennepin County
Criminal Appeals Attorney
SALARY
$78,221.69 - $153,889.37 Annually
LOCATION
Downtown Minneapolis
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
24CAO341LV038
DEPARTMENT
County Attorney's Office
DIVISION
Special Litigation
OPENING DATE
02/01/2024
CLOSING DATE
2/8/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office is seeking to fill experienced Attorney positions in the Appeals unit within the Criminal Division. These positions will represent the State in all manner of criminal appellate work in Minnesota’s state appellate courts.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
These positions are hybrid and will be performed both on-site at Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While these positions are designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About these positions:
These are full-time, benefit earning positions.
These positions are internally classified as an Attorney.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
Criminal background checks: Applicants with convictions are not automatically disqualified. Each case is considered on its individual circumstances and the type of work.
In these positions, depending on assignment, you will:
- Represent the State in all manner of criminal appellate work in Minnesota’s state appellate courts (i.e., direct appeals, sentencing-and-probation-revocation appeals, state’s appeals, extraordinary writs, petitions for review). This includes both brief writing and oral arguments.
- Handle the responsive filings to habeas-corpus petitions that are filed in federal district court.
- Respond to questions for advice from trial attorneys in multiple criminal divisions regarding issues that arise in cases that are still pending in district court or juvenile court.
- Prepare briefs, opinions, pleadings, and other legal papers; confer with attorneys, other county employees and other interested parties regarding criminal prosecutions appeals.
- Conduct necessary legal research; keep case records and make reports; perform necessary research, work investigations, and preparation of briefs for the trial of cases involving criminal prosecution appeals.
Need to have:
- Admission to the Bar of the State of Minnesota and two years or more of experience as a practicing attorney.
Nice to have:
- Experience working in a Public Law Office.
- 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.
- The pleading and practice of effective presentation of court cases.
- Abilities:
- Provide excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and persuasive public speaking skills.
- Charge criminal cases.
- Try cases independently.
- Establish effective working relationships and to collaborate with other county departments.
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.
This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Note: You must attach a resume and cover letter with your application materials to be considered for this position.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.
Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources Department
HR.ServiceCenter@hennepin.us
612-348-7855
Agency
Hennepin County
Address
Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone
612-348-7855
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