Deputy City Attorney - Criminal
City of Minneapolis DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY—CRIMINALAn Appointed Position Salary Range: $106,807 -- 118,050 per year
The City of Minneapolis City Attorney’s Office is inviting applicants for the position of Deputy City Attorney—Criminal. NATURE OF WORK
Under the direction and supervision of the City Attorney, the Deputy City Attorney--Criminal is responsible for managing the Criminal Division of the City Attorney’s Office. The Criminal Division is responsible for reviewing and prosecuting gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and petty misdemeanor offenses against persons or property within the City of Minneapolis.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
§ Oversees the prosecution of adults charged with petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor, and gross misdemeanor offenses committed in the City§ Supervises divisional staff by delegating with clarity, coaching and developing the staff’s legal and professional expertise, and fostering an atmosphere that values and rewards responsiveness, innovation, thoroughness, and professionalism§ Participates as a key member of the City Attorney’s Office Management Team§ Interacts with the City’s elected officials and staff and provides advice related to criminal justice matters§ Works closely with the Minneapolis Police Department, District Court, the County Attorney’s Office, Community Corrections, the Sheriff’s Office, community and advocacy groups and other members of the criminal justice community§ Responsible for managing the Criminal Division so that it can achieve Office goals and objectives§ Develops and implements policies, procedures, and performance standards for the division § Responsible for staffing the division with a qualified and diverse workforce and for creating a culture that supports diversity § When assigned, serves as the Acting City Attorney in the absence of the City Attorney and serves as the City Attorney’s alternate in committees (e.g., the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee)
REQUIREMENTS ExperienceAt least ten (10) years of legal experience. Significant criminal law experience. Demonstrated ability to manage the Criminal Division.EducationJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.LicenseAdmitted to practice law in the State of Minnesota and Federal District Court, Minnesota Division. OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
§ Thorough understanding of municipal functions and responsibilities§ Demonstrated leadership and command skills in previously-held managerial or supervisory positions§ Able to achieve departmental and divisional goals and objectives by effectively managing employees and workload, by building effective teams, and by motivating others to want to do their best§ Able to manage and measure work by clearly setting clear objectives and measures and monitoring process, progress, and results§ Able to manage diversity, including dealing fairly and effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages, and both sexes and supporting equal opportunity for all § Able to exercise critical, independent, and reliable judgment and make timely and quality decisions§ Able to anticipate problems and recommend and implement solutions for those problems§ Able to take initiative and be self-directed§ Able to adhere to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs and act in line with those values§ Well-developed conflict management skills§ Well-honed planning and priority-setting skills § Superior communication skills, both oral and written
BACKGROUND CHECK The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history 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. TO APPLY E-mail cover letter and resume to: archie.carlos@ci.minneapolis.mn.us or send to: Archie Carlos, 250 South 4th Street – Room 100, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1339 RESUMES accepted until position is filled. The City of Minneapolis is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
