county attorney

Hamilton County, NY

<p><b>Overview</b><br/>The Hamilton County (NY) Board of Supervisors is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual or firm to serve as County Attorney. This key position offers a unique opportunity to provide legal counsel and representation to the County and its various departments. The County Attorney will be responsible for advising the County Board of Supervisors, handling litigation matters, drafting legal documents, administering contacts, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws.</p><p>The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, be admitted to practice law in the State of New York, and have a minimum of two years of experience with the public sector. Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential. The County Attorney must demonstrate a commitment to public service, ethical standards, and the ability to work effectively with elected officials, department heads, and the public. Hamilton County offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.</p><p>This may be a full time or part time position; it is negotiable.</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p>Graduation from a law school with a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.</p><p><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:</b></p><p>Must be licensed to practice law in New York State and have at least two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney preferably in the public sector/municipal law.</p><p><b>Proof of minimum qualifications are required at the time of application.</b></p><p>Download an application at: https://www.hamiltoncounty.com/personnel. A completed application, resume and writing sample should be sent to:</p><p>Hamilton County Personnel, 102 County View Drive, PO Box 174, Lake Pleasant, NY 12108</p><p>(518) 548-6375 / personnel@hamiltoncountyny.gov</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lake Pleasant, NY 12108</p>

County Attorney

Linn County, IA

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal &amp; external customers at the center of everything we do!</b> Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!<br>
<br>
<b>Why work at Linn County?</b></p><ul><li>
Competitive wages with annual pay increases &amp; annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)</li><li>
Medical, dental, vision, short &amp; long term disability, and supplemental life insurance</li><li>
Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)</li><li>
Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees</li><li>
Free on-site fitness centers</li><li>
100% County paid basic life insurance</li><li>
12 paid holidays per year</li>
Training &amp; professional development opportunities<br>
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</li></ul><b>
Hourly Wage: </b>$27.89<br>
<br>
<b>About Investigator:</b><br>
This position reports to the County Attorney's Office. Conducts investigations of a criminal and civil nature at the request of Linn County Attorney staff. Responsibilities include locating and interviewing victims and witnesses, gathering restitution information, serving subpoenas and other legal documents, and assisting attorneys in trial preparation and courtroom logistics.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Essential Functions</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Locate and interview victims and witnesses in criminal, civil, and juvenile cases.</li><li>
Serve subpoenas and other legal documents for hearings, trials, and depositions.</li><li>
Gather and document restitution information from victims of crime.</li><li>
Assist attorney staff with trial preparation, including collecting evidence and confirming witness availability.</li><li>
Ensure witness attendance and logistical readiness for court appearances.</li><li>
Conduct interviews and provide written summaries or reports to attorney staff.</li><li>
Provide courtroom and logistical support to attorneys during trial proceedings.</li><li>
Research defense evidence and assist in gathering documents or records, including medical records, as needed.</li><li>
Provide transportation for witnesses when required.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Minimum Qualifications &amp; Requirements</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><ul><li>Associate's degree in a related field required.</li><li>
Three (3) to five (5) years of advanced investigative experience in the criminal field required.</li><li>
An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and skills for this position may be considered.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Shift</b></h2></div>
<div><p>Monday - Friday<br>
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br>
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Read the full description here: County Attorney Investigator Job Description<br>
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Learn more about the County Attorney's Office here: Linn County Attorney's Office Website</p></div></div></div>

INVESTIGATOR (COUNTY ATTORNEY)

Guilford County

<div>
 <strong>
  GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Guilford County, North Carolina is seeking an experienced and strategic legal professional to serve as a Chief Deputy County Attorney. This senior leadership role provides legal counsel and representation to department directors and citizens boards across a broad spectrum of legal matters affecting county government.
 <br/>
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 <strong>
  DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Reporting directly to the County Attorney, the Chief Deputy County Attorney assists in managing the operations of the County Attorney&rsquo;s Office, supervises attorneys, and serves as acting County Attorney in their absence.
 <br/>
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  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 <strong>
  Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  <br/>
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 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Provides legal representation for DSS interests in all State and Federal Courts and administrative bodies as required. Provide information and legal opinions orally or in writing, including legal memorandums, office advice, consultation and advice in the field during developing situations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Deliver presentations and trainings on child welfare legal and public policy issues, including implementation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise county officials and departments on legal issues including public governance, contracts, employment, real estate, finance, public health, and social services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Reviews and apprises the progress of cases being pursued by Assistants and Deputy County Attorneys.
  </li>
  <li>
   Follows progress of cases through staff reports and meetings.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide leadership and supervision to a team of attorneys and legal professionals.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft and review complex legal documents including ordinances, policies, contracts, interlocal agreements, and resolutions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent the County in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure legal compliance with federal and state laws, including the North Carolina General Statutes including but not limited to Chapters 153A, 159, 160D, 122C, and 7B, public records and open meetings laws, and other applicable regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop training materials and conduct legal training for county staff and county boards.
  </li>
  <li>
   Assist in managing office caseload, budgetary planning, and performance initiatives.
  </li>
  <li>
   Serve as a legal liaison to outside counsel and coordinate representation in complex matters as needed.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide information and legal opinions orally or in writing, including legal memorandums, office advice, consultation and advice in the field during developing situations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent the County in administrative proceedings before administrative agencies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide general legal advice and counsel to County Departments and Board of Commissioners as required by the County Attorney including attendance at Board of Commissioner meetings as necessary.
  </li>
  <li>
   Serve in supervisory capacity to the County Attorney Staff including general office management and work delegation as required by the County Attorney.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
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 <strong>
  Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
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 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Thorough knowledge of civil substantive law and civil procedure, including NC statutory law and significant civil case law from the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and N.C. appellate court.
  </li>
  <li>
   Thorough knowledge of the operations, functions, directives and procedures of multiple county departments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge of N.C. and federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the drafting of pleadings, briefs, policies, directives, and guidelines based on such analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge of local government laws, open meetings laws and public records laws, purchasing, property, property tax assessment, budget and financial procedures and employment law matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental and county employees, personnel of the courts, outside agencies, press and elected officials.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to analyze complex factual situations and to select and apply the appropriate statutory law or case law and to prepare clear and unambiguous written pleadings, briefs, policies, directives and guidelines based on such analysis.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to supervise and manage other&rsquo;s work.
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 Graduation from an accredited law school with a minimum of seven years of experience as an attorney in local government or closely related field; must be licensed to practice law before the courts of North Carolina, including the U.S. District Court for Middle District of N.C.
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 <strong>
  Preferred Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Demonstrated expertise in North Carolina public law, including local government finance, land use, public employment, and human services.
  </li>
  <li>
   Experience advising boards and senior public officials.
  </li>
  <li>
   Familiarity with quasi-judicial proceedings, procurement law, and governmental immunity principles.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Special Requirements
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  <br/>
 </strong>
 Licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
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  May Require Driving
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver&rsquo;s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county&rsquo;s driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County&rsquo;s vehicle use policy.
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Special Note:
 </strong>
 This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.
</div>


Chief Deputy County Attorney-DSS

Minnesota City Jobs

JOB
<br>The Assistant County Attorney represents the State of Minnesota and Kanabec County, at the direction of the County Attorney, and is responsible for legal research, legal drafting, solving legal and other problems, conducting jury and court trials, appeals and contested cases using independent, professional discretion. The Assistant County Attorney is an officer of the legal system who is to advise, advocate, and negotiate by referring to the law but also to other relevant moral, economic, social, and political considerations. A prosecutor has the added responsibility of being a minister of justice. A prosecutor acting as a minister of justice has the responsibility of advancing the public interest, public safety, and protecting Kanabec County’s most vulnerable citizens.Learn more and apply: https://kanabecmn.applicantstack.com/x/openings

Assistant County Attorney - Kanabec County

Guilford County Government

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Transparency &amp; Communication | Equity &amp; Inclusion | Accountability</p>
<p>Service &amp; Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter</p><br>
<p></p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</b></p><div>
This position includes complex legal representation on civil matters, such as contracts, ordinances, risk management, land use laws, and litigation. with additional responsibilities that ensures the County Attorney's office compliance with federal, state and local laws.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS</b></div><div>
Work shall require experience and competence covering a number of separate, even unrelated disciplines which are of particular importance and complexity as a lead attorney within the general litigation and civil services section of the County Attorney's office. Senior Deputy County Attorney responsibilities include providing training to other attorneys within discipline and to other staff, within the General Civil Litigation and Services division; represents the county in civil litigation and administrative hearings, and handling cases in trial and appellate courts; taking lead role in assisting in case management issues; and other duties as assigned.</div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><div><b>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES</b></div><div><b>
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</b></div><br>
<ul><li>
Provides legal representation for in all State and Federal Courts and administrative bodies as required.</li><li>
Provide information and legal opinions orally or in writing, including legal memorandums, office advice, consultation and advice in the field during developing situations.</li><li>
When serving as Lead Attorney within a complex discipline, the Senior Deputy County Attorney will be responsible for training other Attorneys within the discipline and establishing internal methodologies and procedures, and planning and scheduling assignments.</li><li>
Deliver presentations and trainings on municipal, administrative processes, and local government law issues, including implementation.</li><li>
Design substantive content for convenings, develop model documents, and conduct workshops for legal staff and client department.</li><li>
Reviews and apprises the progress of cases being pursued by Assistants and Deputy County Attorneys.</li><li>
Follows progress of cases through staff reports and meetings.</li><li>
Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
RECRUITMENT STANDARD</b><br>
<b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></div><ul><li>
Thorough knowledge of applicable substantive law and civil law, including NC statutory law and case law from the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeals, and N.C. appellate courts.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of case law dealing with assigned department(s).</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of the operations, functions, directives and procedures of the assigned department or departments.</li><li>
Knowledge of N.C. and federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the drafting of pleadings, briefs, policies, directives, and guidelines based on such analysis.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the directors and senior management of each department, and county employees, other the Judiciary, personnel of the clerk of courts, outside agencies, press and elected officials.</li><li>
Ability to analyze complex factual situations and to select and apply the appropriate statutory law or case law and to prepare clear and unambiguous written pleadings, briefs, policies, directives and guidelines based on such analysis.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.</li><li>
Ability to work with little or no supervision.</li><li>
Ability to supervise and manage other&rsquo;s work.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b><br>
Graduation from an accredited law school with a minimum of six years experience in local government or closely related field; must be licensed to practice law before the courts of North Carolina.<br>
<br>
<b>Special Requirements</b><br>
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.</p></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>May Require Driving</b><br>
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.<br>
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.<br>
<br>
<b>Special Note: </b>This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.</p></div><br>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.</p></div></div></div>

Sr Deputy County Attorney-Civil

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Transparency &amp; Communication | Equity &amp; Inclusion | Accountability</p>
<p>Service &amp; Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter</p><br>
<p></p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</b></p><p>
Guilford County, North Carolina is seeking an experienced and strategic legal professional to serve as a Chief Deputy County Attorney. This senior leadership role provides legal counsel and representation to department directors and citizens boards across a broad spectrum of legal matters affecting county government.</p><p><b><br>
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS</b><br>
Reporting directly to the County Attorney, the Chief Deputy County Attorney assists in managing the operations of the County Attorney&rsquo;s Office, supervises attorneys, and serves as acting County Attorney in their absence.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Duties</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES</b><br>
<b>Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Provides legal representation for DSS interests in all State and Federal Courts and administrative bodies as required.<br>
Provide information and legal opinions orally or in writing, including legal memorandums, office advice, consultation and advice in the field during developing situations.</li><li>
Deliver presentations and trainings on child welfare legal and public policy issues, including implementation.</li><li>
Advise county officials and departments on legal issues including public governance, contracts, employment, real estate, finance, public health, and social services.</li><li>
Reviews and apprises the progress of cases being pursued by Assistants and Deputy County Attorneys.</li><li>
Follows progress of cases through staff reports and meetings.</li><li>
Provide leadership and supervision to a team of attorneys and legal professionals.</li><li>
Draft and review complex legal documents including ordinances, policies, contracts, interlocal agreements, and resolutions.</li><li>
Represent the County in litigation, administrative proceedings, and negotiations.</li><li>
Ensure legal compliance with federal and state laws, including the North Carolina General Statutes including but not limited to Chapters 153A, 159, 160D, 122C, and 7B, public records and open meetings laws, and other applicable regulations.</li><li>
Develop training materials and conduct legal training for county staff and county boards.</li><li>
Assist in managing office caseload, budgetary planning, and performance initiatives.</li><li>
Serve as a legal liaison to outside counsel and coordinate representation in complex matters as needed.</li><li>
Provide information and legal opinions orally or in writing, including legal memorandums, office advice, consultation and advice in the field during developing situations.</li><li>
Represent the County in administrative proceedings before administrative agencies.</li><li>
Provide general legal advice and counsel to County Departments and Board of Commissioners as required by the County Attorney including attendance at Board of Commissioner meetings as necessary.</li><li>
Serve in supervisory capacity to the County Attorney Staff including general office management and work delegation as required by the County Attorney.</li></ul><br>
<b>
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS</b><br>
<b>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b><ul><li>
Thorough knowledge of civil substantive law and civil procedure, including NC statutory law and significant civil case law from the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Courts of Appeal, and N.C. appellate court.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of the operations, functions, directives and procedures of multiple county departments.</li><li>
Knowledge of N.C. and federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the drafting of pleadings, briefs, policies, directives, and guidelines based on such analysis.</li><li>
Knowledge of local government laws, open meetings laws and public records laws, purchasing, property, property tax assessment, budget and financial procedures and employment law matters.</li><li>
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental and county employees, personnel of the courts, outside agencies, press and elected officials.</li><li>
Ability to analyze complex factual situations and to select and apply the appropriate statutory law or case law and to prepare clear and unambiguous written pleadings, briefs, policies, directives and guidelines based on such analysis.</li><li>
Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.</li><li>
Ability to work with little or no supervision.</li><li>
Ability to supervise and manage other&rsquo;s work.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b><br>
Graduation from an accredited law school with a minimum of seven years of experience as an attorney in local government or closely related field; must be licensed to practice law before the courts of North Carolina, including the U.S. District Court for Middle District of N.C.<br>
<br>
<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><br>
<ul><li>
Demonstrated expertise in North Carolina public law, including local government finance, land use, public employment, and human services.</li><li>
Experience advising boards and senior public officials.</li><li>
Familiarity with quasi-judicial proceedings, procurement law, and governmental immunity principles.</li><li>
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.</li></ul><b>
</b><br>
<b>Special Requirements:</b><br>
Licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina.</div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<div><p><b>May Require Driving</b><br>
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver&rsquo;s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county&rsquo;s driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County&rsquo;s vehicle use policy.<br>
<br>
<b>Special Note: </b>This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.</p></div><br>
</div><p></p><div><div><p>Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.</p></div></div></div>

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT</b></p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Transparency &amp; Communication | Equity &amp; Inclusion | Accountability</p>
<p>Service &amp; Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter</p><br>
<p></p>
</div>
</div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES</b></p><p>
Performs necessary legal representation for the advising of the County and its departments on legal matters and representing the County in court when necessary.</p><p><b>
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS</b></p><p>
An employee in this class assists the County Attorney or Departmental Attorney in giving legal advice to assigned county departments and studying problems and cases affecting a particular county department. Work involves preparation and conduct of cases pending administrative hearings, trial before courts, or argument in appellate courts. Employees answer questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, policies, and ordinances. Work is performed independently under the general supervision and direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed for soundness of approach and argument in the application of legal principles, and for effectiveness of results.</p></div><br>
<p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Examples of Duties</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b><br>
<b>Essential Duties and Tasks</b></p><ul><li>Handles all legal work for assigned County Department, which may involve regular courtroom responsibilities.</li><li>Advises administrative officials having legal problems on policy questions and operating problems.</li><li>Confers with the general public as to matters that affect them as a result of actions by the county.</li><li>Assists the County Attorney by executing delegated assignments dealing with legal implications confronting the county agency or department.</li><li>Performs related work as assigned.</li><li>Performs legal research, draft pleadings, and organizes caseload.</li><li>Make court appearances and legal arguments in trial and appellate courts, both state and federal.</li><li>Provide legal advice to county agencies, officials, and employees.</li><li>Perform legal duties as assigned and requested by the county attorney</li></ul><p><b>
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS</b></p><div>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<br>
<ul><li>Considerable knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law affecting county operations.</li><li>Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules or evidence.</li><li>Considerable knowledge of the organizational structure of the county government.</li><li>Ability to interpret and apply laws and courts decisions.</li><li>Ability to interpret laws, to analyze legal situations, and to make recommendations that will resolve legal problems.</li><li>Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.</li><li>Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other person's contacted in the course of work.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Typical Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></p><p>
Graduation from an accredited law school with completion and admission to the Bar with three (3) years of experience in the practice of law.</p><p><b>
Special Requirements</b></p><p>
License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.</p><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b><br>
<ul><li>
Experience advising or representing a Department of Social Services in North Carolina.</li><li>
Knowledge of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and appellate practice.</li><li>
Strong courtroom advocacy, legal research, and writing skills.</li><li>
Familiarity with the operations of county government and public social services agencies preferred.</li></ul><br>
<ul><li>The interview process may include a skills exercise.</li></ul></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Supplemental Information</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>May Require Driving</b><br>
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.<br>
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.</p><p><b><br>
Special Note</b></p><p>
This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.</p></div><br>
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</div><p></p><div><div><p>Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.</p></div></div></div>

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