Prosecution Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Prosecution Attorney in Stillwater, MN. The attorney will provide criminal prosecution services to municipal clients, handling petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor cases in district court across various counties. This role requires independent legal judgment, collaboration with law enforcement and court personnel, and the enforcement of city and state laws.

Duties

• Prosecute petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor offenses, including traffic and ordinance violations.
• Review police reports, citations, and evidence to determine appropriate charges.
• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, motion hearings, trials, and sentencing.
• Provide courtroom advocacy from arraignment through jury trial.
• Negotiate plea agreements and case resolutions consistent with law and public safety priorities.
• Conduct legal research and draft charging documents, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare and present legal arguments, examine witnesses, and introduce evidence at trial.
• Advise law enforcement officers on charging decisions, legal procedures, and courtroom preparation.
• Maintain accurate case files and records in coordination with court administration.
• Ensure compliance with constitutional requirements and ethical obligations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Minnesota and in good standing.
• Two to ten years of criminal prosecution experience.
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota criminal law, criminal procedure, rules of evidence, and constitutional law.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Vacation and sick time.

This law firm was founded over six decades ago and handles a wide variety of matters. Their areas of practice include criminal defense, civil litigation, public finance, prosecution, workers' compensation, family law, labor and employment, and more. Their offices are located in Wisconsin and Minnesota.