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Durham County Government

<div><p><b>Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play.</b></p><p></p><div><div><div><p><b><br>
DEPARTMENT:</b></p></div><p></p><p><br>
Legal</p></div><div><div><p><b><br>
DATE POSTED</b>:</p></div><p></p><p><br>
September 10, 2025</p></div><div><div><p><b><br>
CLOSING DATE</b>:</p></div><p></p><p><br>
Until Filled</p></div><div><div><p><b><br>
HIRING RANGE:</b></p></div><p></p><p><br>
$104,401 - $130,000</p></div><div><div><p><b><br>
POSITION NUMBER:</b></p></div><p></p><p><br>
40008401</p></div><div><p><b><br>
JOB TYPE:</b></p><p><br>
Full-Time, (37.5 hrs/week), Non-Exempt</p></div></div><p></p><div><b><br>
RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Performs difficult professional work in the rendering of legal services to the County; does related work as required.</div><div></div><div><br>
Work is performed under the general supervision of the County Attorney and/or Deputy County Attorney.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
TYPICAL TASKS:</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Rendering routine legal advice on a daily basis to officers, departments, and agencies of the County;</li><li>
Litigating claims filed against the County and County officials;</li><li>
Preparing cases for trial, interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence;</li><li>
Representing the County in trial and appellate litigation;</li><li>
Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, and other legal documents;</li><li>
Conducting extensive legal research and preparing legal documents;</li><li>
Conducting legal training as needed;</li><li>
Attends and presents at Board and Commission meetings</li><li>
Performs related tasks as assigned .</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Must demonstrate or possess thorough knowledge of administrative processes, general case, statutory, and common laws;</li><li>
Must demonstrate or possess thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures;</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to express conclusions and arguments effectively and logically both orally and in writing;</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and evidence;</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, court officials, members of the bar and the general public; and</li><li>
Must possess great interpersonal skills, work effectively in stressful environments, have the ability to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities and to effectively communicate with staff at all levels of the organization.</li><li>
Must demonstrate thorough knowledge and experience in litigation and local government law.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Graduation from an accredited school of law and six months to two years&rsquo; of experience in the practice of law, some of which is in municipal work.</div><div></div><div><br>
</div><div><b>PREFERENCE:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Expertise in utilities, transactions, real estate, tax, and/or construction law with extensive experience in litigation.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:</b></div><div></div><div><br>
Eligibility to practice law in the State of North Carolina.</div><div>
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver&rsquo;s license with an acceptable driving history</div><p><b><i>
Durham County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer</i></b></p></div>

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