The Anoka County Attorney’s Office is a large professional law firm with a collegial environment where employees are part of a team and support each other in the mission of the office and in day-to-day work. In addition, we offer the following:
2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480.00 to $90,230.40 ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour).
The Anoka County Attorney’s office values its employees and invests in their professional growth and development.
Employees have advancement and professional development opportunities.
Employees have access to a medical and dental clinic located onsite in the Anoka County Government Center with services dedicated exclusively to employees.
Employment packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Anoka County employees participate in Public Employers Retirement Plan (PERA) with contributions from both the employer and the employee. In addition, employees may take advantage of other retirement investment options.
Employees earn 24 days of paid Flexible Time Off (FTO) and up to 12.5 paid holidays their first year.
Learn more about our robust benefits package by going to our website. www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
Work Location
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 the 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Victim Witness Specialist.
Provide crime victims with information regarding crime victims' rights as identified by Minnesota Statute.
Offer assistance to and maintain communication with victims to provide accurate and timely information regarding cases as well as facilitate crime victims' understanding and expectations of the criminal and juvenile justice processes.
Provide legal and financial support services to crime victims, assist victims with restitution paperwork, victim impact statements, and other forms and filings as needed.
Serve as a resource to Assistant Anoka County Attorneys, law enforcement, social services, corrections, and the court regarding crime victims' rights.
Assist prosecuting attorneys in witness preparation and coordinate witness management on cases prosecuted by the County Attorney's Office.
Provide community outreach and education to the community on topics related to victim rights and services.
Represent the Anoka County Attorney's Office on committees and projects to partner with other community agencies.
Attend community meetings and events with the purpose of educating the public and providing information about available services.
Attend training sessions on law updates and maintain current knowledge of best practices in services provided for victims in Anoka County.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, sociology, human services, psychology, or related field, and two years of work experience providing services directly to victims.
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Successfully pass criminal history background check which includes fingerprinting.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual in English and Spanish, Russian, Somali, or Arabic.
Experience in public speaking.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
Work is performed in a professional legal office setting. Some field work may be required.
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.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Selection Process
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.
Pre-employment Requirements
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.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the 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.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
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: http://www.anokacountymn.gov/er-faq
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO