Qureos Mentor

Sarpy County, NE

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB OVERVIEW</b></h2></div>
<div><p>The law places several responsibilities on the county prosecutor and each requires significant training, dedication and competency. In the criminal courts, a Deputy County Attorney is commissioned with the power and responsibility to pursue justice for all. The duty is not solely to convict; there is also a duty to protect the rights of the accused and a great many decisions must be made for the benefit of the accused. The Sarpy County Attorney has statutory responsibility for several other critical functions. These responsibilities require a DCA to be familiar and functioning in civil law issues, capable in making decisions concerning the mental health process, confident and competent in administering the duties of county coroner, proficient in the cases before the Separate Juvenile Court, and competent in child support enforcement cases. The DCA is the face of justice in Sarpy County and carries the professional and ethical responsibilities that accompany that position</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, Officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other County employees, other agencies, and the general public.</p><p>
Review investigative reports and evidence.</p><p>
Interview and prepare witnesses for various legal proceedings.</p><p>
Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for legal proceedings.</p><p>
Conduct hearings and present evidence concerning all stages of legal proceedings.</p><p>
Perform professional legal research.</p><p>
Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, briefs and other legal documents as required or requested.</p><p>
Review orders, opinions, memos, contracts, rules and regulations, correspondence, and other legal papers for use by county departments and officials.</p><p>
Confer with judges and opposing counsel concerning pending cases.</p><p>
Confer with and advise investigative agencies concerning pending investigations.</p><p>
Advise various county entities on legal questions and interpretations.</p><p>
Demonstrate working knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, civil procedure and other relevant Nebraska statutes.</p><p>
Prosecute cases under the Nebraska criminal, juvenile and traffic code.</p><p>
Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal issues.</p><p>
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Diversion Services, Victim Witness and other outside agencies that may be relevant for making referrals as needed or requested.</p><div>
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.</div><div>
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Peripheral Duties</i></b></p><p>
Perform other related duties as may be required.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></p><p><b><i>
Education and Experience</i></b></p><p>
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, and</p><p>
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.</p><p>
Minimum of three (3) years of experience with felony level cases</p><b><br>
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Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</i></b></p><p>
Knowledge of laws, research, and legal writing ability</p><p>
Skill in preparing legal opinions and orders; effective communication skills; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment</p><p>
Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents</p><p>
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion</p><p>
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing</p><p>
Ability to work under pressure, deadlines, and/or frequent interruptions</p><p>
Ability to maintain confidential information</p><p>
Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure</p><p>
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds</p><div>
Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line phone, computer and computer software, typewriter, printer, scanner, copier, and fax</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT</b></p><p>
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><p>
Work requires some physical activity, including frequent periods of sitting/remaining stationary walking/moving about, standing/remaining upright, as well as occasionally bending and reaching. The incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate/manipulate equipment (e.g. use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</p><p>
Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close and color vision as well as the depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges.</p><div>
Work is generally performed in an office setting during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evening, holidays, and call-ins, with occasional outside work setting and exposure to elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.</div><br>
Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, on call rotation with a potential of nights and weekends.<p><br>
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SELECTION GUIDELINES</b></p><div>
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests or checks as may be required.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Deputy County Attorney

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>JOB OVERVIEW</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>County Government In-House Counsel<br>
Practice may include contract, employment, administrative, constitutional and tax law; risk management and compliance, planning and development; litigation; and general legal affairs for the fastest growing county in Nebraska.</p><p><br>
We are looking for a dynamic self-starter with excellent writing skills, who is eager to learn and join a collaborative team. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Sarpy County employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.<br>
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</div><p></p><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, Officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other County employees, other agencies, and the general public.</p><p>
Advises County departments and elected officials, and county boards and commissions on a variety of legal matters, including, but not limited to the legal implications of a particular action, inaction or decision.</p><p>
Applies legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including administrative, contract, tort, environmental, regulatory, public disclosure requests, and other fields of law which apply to county government.</p><p>
Assists in civil prosecution of county code violations; prepares, reviews, and examines contracts, agreements, real property instruments, motions, ordinances, and other legal documents for County departments and elected officials.</p><p>
Assists in the preparation of cases for administrative hearings and proceedings; performs legal research and provide legal opinions for projects as assigned.</p><p>
Helps develop County regulatory and administrative practices by researching, reviewing, and preparing proposed ordinances, motions, resolutions and policies.</p><p>
Represents the County in problem solving courts and at involuntary mental health commitment hearings, and performs duties related under the Mental Health Commitment Act and Sex Offender Commitment Act.</p><p>
Drafts legal documents; prepares memoranda of law, briefs, agreements and other legal filings and documents as required.</p><p>
Represents the County&rsquo;s interests in assigned civil litigation including working with outside counsel.</p><p>
Reports to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.</p><div></div><p><b><i><br>
Peripheral Duties</i></b></p><p>
Perform other related duties as may be required.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b><i>Education and Experience</i></b></p><p>
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, and</p><div>
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.</div><div></div><p><b><i><br>
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</i></b></p><p>
Knowledge of laws, research, and legal writing ability</p><p>
Skill in preparing legal opinions and orders; effective communication skills; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment</p><p>
Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents</p><p>
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team</p><p>
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion</p><p>
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing</p><p>
Ability to work under pressure, deadlines, and/or frequent interruptions</p><p>
Ability to maintain confidential information</p><p>
Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure</p><p>
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds</p><div>
Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line phone, computer and computer software, typewriter, printer, scanner, copier, and fax</div></div><br>
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<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div>The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><div><br>
Work requires some physical activity, including frequent periods of sitting/remaining stationary walking/moving about, standing/remaining upright, as well as occasionally bending and reaching. The incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate/manipulate equipment (e.g. use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</div><div><br>
Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close and color vision as well as the depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges.</div><div><br>
Work is generally performed in an office setting during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evening, holidays, and call-ins, with occasional outside work setting and exposure to elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.</div><div><br>
<b><i>
Selection Guidelines</i></b></div><div>
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.</div><div><br>
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Disclaimer</i></b></div><div>
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.</div><div><br>
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.</div></div></div></div><p></p>

Civil Attorney

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Deputy County Attorney

Civil Attorney