Assistant County Attorney

Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Pottawatomie County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney is an exempt position under FLSA. The primary goal of this position is to prosecute violations against state and local laws. As an Assistant County Attorney, this position is responsible for working with law enforcement agencies to determine whether there is adequate evidence to file charges against individuals and secondly working successfully to bring those cases to successful closure in protecting the public safety, health, welfare and interest. This employee must exercise considerable independent judgement. Information handled in this office is of a confidential nature. Supervises staff in the preparation of documents and papers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required):

• Prepares and files journal entries, legal documents, letters, invoices, reports, and records, summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas;
• Determines whether adequate evidence exists to prosecute cases for violation of state and local statutes;
• Coordinates schedule with the court calendar when setting hearing dates and times;
• Codes, prepares, disposes, and oversees the management of all case files, and office files;
• Prepares various reports for the County and for the State;
• Reviews law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases;
• Conducts legal research;
• Conducts trials and other hearings before the court;
• Assists the County Attorney in preparation of cases.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the office in the absence of the County Attorney,
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

Requirements:

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

Minimum qualifications include a juris doctorate from an accredited college or university and admission to the Kansas Bar. Membership in the Kansas Bar Association is preferred. Two to four years’ similar or related experience is preferred. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a noise level in the work environment that is usually moderate.

The physical demands 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

Employee must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to read and interpret manuals, legal documents and court proceedings. The employee is preferred to possess a thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances and strong organizational skills are required.

PROBLEM SOLVING:

Independent problem solving is involved in this position.

DECISION MAKING:

Moderate decision-making is involved in this position. Employee must provide subordinate personnel with work assignments.

MACHINES/EQUIPMENT USED:

Personal Computer and related software Multi-line phone

Copier / Scanner / Fax Printer

SUPERVISION:

This position acts with little to no direct supervision from the Pottawatomie County Attorney and exercises frequent supervisory control over subordinate personnel.

PERSONAL RELATIONS:

Daily contact with the defendants, general public, co-workers, supervisory personnel and elected or appointed officials is expected.