government attorney

Guilford County Government

<div></div><div><div><div><p><b>GUILFORD COUNTY GOVERNMENT</b></p><br>
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<p>Transparency &amp; Communication | Equity &amp; Inclusion | Accountability</p>
<p>Service &amp; Outcomes Excellence | Our People Matter</p><br>
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</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>
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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>
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<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><br>
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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>
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<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>
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<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>

Chief Deputy County Attorney-DSS

State of Nebraska

<div><p><b>The work we do matters!
</b></p><p><b>Hiring Agency:
</b></p>Attorney General - Agency 11<br>
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<b>Location:
</b></p>Statewide, NE<br>
<p><br>
<b>Hiring Rate:
</b></p>$0.000<br>
<p><br>
<b>Job Posting:
</b></p>JR2026-00023339 Assistant Attorney General - Transportation Bureau (Open)<br>
<p><br>
<b>Applications No Longer Accepted On </b>(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
</p>04-30-2026<br>
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<b>Job Description:
</b></p>The Transportation Bureau of the Nebraska Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is seeking a highly qualified and skilled litigator and legal advisor. This attorney will assist the Nebraska Department of Transportation with some of its most complex issues and will focus on highway construction issues, construction contractor claims, the construction bid letting process, and alternative project delivery methods.
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This attorney is expected to be a skilled litigator with courtroom experience in important litigation and should be interested in litigating various types of cases that arise within a dynamic and driven transportation agency with 1900 plus employees and 10,000 miles of highway property. Examples of the types of litigation handled by Bureau attorneys range from contract law, property law, and personal injury, and include matters such as condemnation actions, inverse condemnations, tort claims, employment law issues, and workers compensation. Experience in each of these areas is not required, but an interest in handling various types of litigated matters is strongly preferred. Compensation would be commensurate with skills and experience, within the range of comparably qualified litigators in State or local government practice.
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The Transportation Bureau will allow the attorney to further develop litigation and advising skills and will provide you with the time necessary to litigate cases in a way that will make positive results more likely. The attorney will also work closely with NDOT officials to make sure the Department is best positioned to minimize and mitigate disputes and claims that may result in litigation.
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The Transportation Bureau encourages attorneys to develop a positive work life balance. The environment of the Bureau welcomes collaboration, and litigators in most cases will have colleagues serve at trial in the capacity of second chair. The Bureau works with a State Agency that focuses on engineering and Agency representatives are competent and driven. Close interaction with the agency on difficult issues leads to a sense of camaraderie and leads to successful and satisfactory interactions and results.
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Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.
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Please email a cover letter, resume, and one or two writing samples to:
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Nebraska Attorney General&rsquo;s Office
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Email: AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov<br>
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<p><b>SALARY AND BENEFITS
</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary
</li>Comprehensive benefits package<br>
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<p>The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans&rsquo; preference applicable.<br>
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<p>If you're <b>currently </b>employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the <b>Jobs Hub - Internal Apply </b>app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/<br>
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<b>Benefits
</b></h2><p>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
<br>
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Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
</p><p></p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Statement
</b></p><p>The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</p></div>

Assistant Attorney General - Transportation Bureau

State of Missouri

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p>The State Auditor's Office is seeking a <b>legal counsel </b>whose primary purpose is to provide assistance to the General Counsel on matters related to the legal representation and legal affairs of the State Auditor's Office.</p>
<p>The State Auditor's Office is Missouri's independent watchdog agency, charged with protecting taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse. The office works to ensure the proper use of public funds and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Missouri government by performing audits of state agencies, boards and commissions, the circuit court system, the counties in Missouri that do not have a county auditor, and other political subdivisions upon petition by the voters. These audits examine financial accountability, waste, opportunities for fraud, and whether government organizations and programs are achieving their purposes and operating economically and efficiently. Additionally, the office reviews and registers general obligation bond issues of the state&rsquo;s political subdivisions, prepares fiscal notes for ballot initiatives, performs an Annual Forfeiture Report, and reviews property tax rates proposed by political subdivisions. The Statue Auditor's Office legal team provides all legal support necessary to assist the State Auditor in these duties, including representing the Auditor in all litigation involving the office, advising on legal questions posed by audit reports and fiscal notes for ballot initiatives, and all other legal duties as assigned. The legal team routinely will be tasked with researching novel legal questions and preparing legal briefs and other court filings. This is a dynamic legal position that provides an excellent opportunity to an attorney who thrives with a diverse caseload, wants to engage on high-profile legal issues, and obtains satisfaction from doing government work.
</p>Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<p><b><i>This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.</i></b></p>
<p></p><p>&Oslash; Provide legal research and support for issues presented in the audit of state agencies, the legislature, courts, state supported institutions, counties, and local government.
</p><p>&Oslash; Appear on behalf of the State Auditor's Office in circuit and appellate court.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Assist in developing, researching, and drafting responses to written requests, including Sunshine Law requests.
</p><p>&Oslash; Review or respond to communications from public officials and the general public regarding matters as authorized by the State Auditor.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Review or prepare administrative rules. Review legal compliance of financial or accounting forms prepared by the office for use by state or local entities.
</p><p>&Oslash; Research for and preparation of legal memoranda and briefs on legislative, budgetary, and policy matters.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Assist with reviewing bond transcripts documenting legal and contractual compliance of bonds presented to the State Auditor for registration.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Complete special projects as requested by the General Counsel.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Travel may be required; perform other work as assigned.</p>
Qualifications - All you need for success
<p></p><p>&Oslash; Licensed attorney with a J.D. from an accredited college or university and a member of the Missouri Bar.
</p><p>&Oslash; Experience with litigation, state and local government, tax law, and/or constitutional law preferred.</p>
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p>&Oslash; Detailed knowledge of the Missouri Constitution and statutes; ability to apply rules of construction; ability to research and apply relevant cases to develop and support office positions and policies.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Knowledge of governmental procedures, practices, and objectives.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and a demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend and utilize new concepts and strategies.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to understand complex legal issues in the context of controversial circumstances and to develop appropriate legal positions and effective strategies to respond to those issues in a professional manner.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis.</p>
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: recruiter@auditor.mo.gov</p>
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Legal Counsel

<div><p><b>The work we do matters!
</b></p><p><b>Hiring Agency:
</b></p>Attorney General - Agency 11<br>
<p><br>
<b>Location:
</b></p>Statewide, NE<br>
<p><br>
<b>Hiring Rate:
</b></p>$0.000<br>
<p><br>
<b>Job Posting:
</b></p>JR2026-00023338 Assistant Attorney General (Open)<br>
<p><br>
<b>Applications No Longer Accepted On </b>(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
</p>04-30-2026<br>
<p><br>
<b>Job Description:
</b></p>The Nebraska Attorney General&rsquo;s Office is currently seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Attorney General (&ldquo;AAG&rdquo;) in the Office&rsquo;s Civil Litigation Bureau.
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The Nebraska Department of Justice is one of the strongest public interest law offices in the country, responsible for high-impact civil litigation at the cutting edge of state and federal law. Attorneys in our office do meaningful work, take on real responsibility for their own cases, and litigate matters that shape Nebraska&rsquo;s institutions, protect the public and the public fisc, and defend the rule of law.
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This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to join a collaborative team and represent the State of Nebraska in both state and federal courts, with potential opportunities for appellate practice.
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The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed, and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights. Veterans preference applicable.
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Please email a cover letter, r&eacute;sum&eacute;, and writing sample to:
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Nebraska Attorney General&rsquo;s Office
<br>
Email: ago.recruiting@nebraska.gov
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Website: ago.nebraska.gov/jobs<br>
<p></p><br>
<p><b>Requirements / Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.
</li><li>Licensed to practice law in Nebraska, or clear ability to be licensed in Nebraska by motion.
</li><li>Minimum of three years of litigation experience in a private law firm or government agency, which may include service as a judicial law clerk.
</li><li>Litigation experience must include motions practice, depositions, and state or federal court hearings.
</li><li>Excellent legal writing skills and strong professional judgment.
</li><li>Demonstrated work ethic, initiative, and commitment to public service.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Five or more years of general civil litigation and courtroom experience.
</li><li>Employment law experience.
</li><li>Significant courtroom experience and subject matter depth in at least two of the practice areas noted above.
</li><li>Judicial clerkship experience.
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Other:
</b></p><ul><li>Some travel required.
</li><li>A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
</li><li>Salary commensurate with comparable state agency positions and candidate experience.
</li>Comprehensive benefits package<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p>Examples of Work Performed
</p><ul><li>Serve as trial counsel for the State of Nebraska in civil litigation matters in state and federal district courts, with potential appellate involvement.
</li><li>Handle complex litigation from initiation through resolution, including investigation, discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, and trial.
</li><li>Draft persuasive pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda on significant legal and constitutional issues.
</li><li>Provide strategic legal counsel to state agencies, officials, and employees on matters of statewide importance.
</li><li>Work in a highly collaborative environment with attorneys across the Department of Justice, including opportunities to partner with the Consumer Protection Bureau, Solicitor General&rsquo;s Office, Criminal Bureau, and Legal Services Bureau on complex, high-profile matters.
</li><li>Contribute to an office culture that values excellence, professionalism, and public service at the highest level.
</li></ul><p></p><p>Practice Areas
</p><p>This position offers experience across a wide range of cutting-edge civil litigation, including:
</p><ul><li>Employment and labor litigation
</li><li>Election law and government accountability matters
</li><li>Contract disputes
</li><li>Section 1983
</li><li>Constitutional challenges
</li><li>Tort litigation
</li>Administrative Procedure Act (APA) claims<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><br>
<p>If you're <b>currently </b>employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the <b>Jobs Hub - Internal Apply </b>app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/<br>
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<b>Benefits
</b></h2><p>We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
<br>
<br>
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits
</p><p></p><p><b>Equal Opportunity Statement
</b></p><p>The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.</p></div>

Assistant Attorney General

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p>The State Auditor's Office is seeking a <b>Deputy General Counsel </b>whose primary purpose is to provide assistance to the General Counsel on matters related to the legal representation and legal affairs of the State Auditor's Office.</p>
<p>The State Auditor's Office is Missouri's independent watchdog agency, charged with protecting taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud, and abuse. The office works to ensure the proper use of public funds and to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Missouri government by performing audits of state agencies, boards and commissions, the circuit court system, the counties in Missouri that do not have a county auditor, and other political subdivisions upon petition by the voters. These audits examine financial accountability, waste, opportunities for fraud, and whether government organizations and programs are achieving their purposes and operating economically and efficiently. Additionally, the office reviews and registers general obligation bond issues of the state&rsquo;s political subdivisions, prepares fiscal notes for ballot initiatives, performs an Annual Forfeiture Report, and reviews property tax rates proposed by political subdivisions. The Statue Auditor's Office legal team provides all legal support necessary to assist the State Auditor in these duties, including representing the Auditor in all litigation involving the office, advising on legal questions posed by audit reports and fiscal notes for ballot initiatives, and all other legal duties as assigned. The legal team routinely will be tasked with researching novel legal questions and preparing legal briefs and other court filings. This is a dynamic legal position that provides an excellent opportunity to an attorney who thrives with a diverse caseload, wants to engage on high-profile legal issues, and obtains satisfaction from doing government work.
</p>Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<p><b><i>This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills, or abilities associated with this position.</i></b></p>
<p></p><p>&Oslash; Provide legal research and support for issues presented in the audit of state agencies, the legislature, courts, state supported institutions, counties, and local government.
</p><p>&Oslash; Handling pre-filing investigation, discovery, motion practice, and depositions.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Draft internal memos and legal filings, including petitions, briefs, motions, subpoenas, and various discovery documents.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Appear on behalf of the State Auditor's Office in circuit and appellate court.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Review or prepare administrative rules. Review legal compliance of financial or accounting forms prepared by the office for use by state or local entities.
</p><p>&Oslash; Assist in developing, researching, and drafting responses to written requests, including Sunshine Law requests.
</p><p>&Oslash; Research for and preparation of legal memoranda on legislative, budgetary, and policy matters.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Assist with reviewing bond transcripts documenting legal and contractual compliance of bonds presented to the State Auditor for registration.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Complete special projects as requested by the General Counsel.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Travel may be required; perform other work as assigned.</p>
Qualifications - All you need for success
<p>&Oslash; Licensed attorney with a J.D. from an accredited college or university and a member of the Missouri Bar.
</p><p>&Oslash; Experience with litigation, state and local government, tax law, and/or constitutional law preferred.</p>
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p></p><p>&Oslash; Detailed knowledge of the Missouri Constitution and statutes; ability to apply rules of construction; ability to research and apply relevant cases to develop and support office positions and policies.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on a concurrent basis.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Knowledge of governmental procedures, practices, and objectives.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to present ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and a demonstrated ability to quickly comprehend and utilize new concepts and strategies.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to understand complex legal issues in the context of controversial circumstances and to develop appropriate legal positions and effective strategies to respond to those issues in a professional manner.</p>
<p>&Oslash; Ability to accept increasing responsibilities and to reach for additional responsibilities when appropriate.</p>
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: recruiter@auditor.mo.gov</p>
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Deputy General Counsel

<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>
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<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>
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Sr Deputy County Attorney-Civil

City of Indianapolis & Marion County

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The Office of Corporation Counsel (OCC) provides legal services to the City and County through its three main divisions. First, OCC represents the City, County agencies, and City-County employees in litigation, handling a diverse docket that ranges from tort and contract matters to constitutional law. Second, through its counseling division, OCC provides legal advice to City and County agencies, officials, and oversight bodies to ensure that public entities remain compliant with the law and standards of ethical conduct, to safeguard public funds, and to promote the efficient functioning of local government for Marion County taxpayers. OCC&rsquo;s third division is the Office of the City Prosecutor, which is responsible for enforcing City-County ordinances. OCC also oversees the Office of Equal Opportunity, which administers the City&rsquo;s human rights ordinance, protecting against discrimination in employment and other contexts. In exercising these crucial legal functions, OCC cultivates a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment that prioritizes the needs of our clients and the residents of Indianapolis and Marion County.</p><p>
The holder of this position will be a front-line attorney with immediate responsibility for handling a wide range of general legal matters on behalf of City-County agencies. The position holder will serve as an assistant corporation counsel within the City&rsquo;s Office of Corporation Counsel.</p><p>
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Responsibilities</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p>The primary responsibility of a Counseling Attorney is to represent and advise the City-County and related agencies in general legal matters. The City-County is involved in a diverse array of matters requiring sound legal advice and guidance, including in the areas of contracts, real estate, employment, land use, tax, environmental law, public safety, legal drafting and administrative and regulatory matters.</p><p>
 This position will provide immediate experience in all facets of client service and representation. This role representing our public agency clients includes preparing and reviewing contracts, leases, and other transactional documents; representing City-County clients at Board and Commission meetings; researching and answering general legal questions and providing advisory opinions; and drafting ordinances, reviewing legislation and handling other legislative matters. Front-line attorneys benefit from the assistance of more experienced Counseling attorneys and supervisors in many cases, but should expect to have immediate responsibility for handling a diverse and challenging workload.</p><p>
The Counseling attorney position also involves the following additional responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Keeping clients, including senior agency staff and elected officials, fully informed on matters affecting their agencies.</li><li>
Advising clients and colleagues in the Office of Corporation Counsel on compliance with law and the avoidance of future litigation risk.</li><li>
Preparing advisory opinions and memos on general legal matters, at the request of the Corporation Counsel or client agencies.</li><li>
Representing City-County agencies in Board or Commission meetings or similar settings.</li><li>
In conjunction with the Litigation section, providing advice to client agencies on litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.</li><li>
Keeping apprised of relevant legal developments at the state and federal level.</li><li>
Performing other duties as assigned by the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, or the Corporation Counsel.</li></ul><p><b>
Strong independent judgment</b>. Guidance from more senior attorneys will be available, but successful Counseling attorneys must have the good judgment to take responsibility for what they can handle themselves, and seek assistance when doing so is in the client&rsquo;s best interests.</p><p><b>
Analytical ability and intellectual curiosity. </b>This position faces a wide variety of legal issues and fact patterns. While Counseling attorneys are encouraged to develop areas of expertise over time, the position requires rapidly digesting new information, integrating it into an existing body of knowledge, and adeptly using legal research tools to acquire mastery of all the issues raised by each matter as it arises. Counseling attorneys will also be called upon to determine alternative legal and administrative approaches to solving problems.</p><p><b>
Proficiency at legal writing and other written communication. </b>Counseling attorneys must be particularly adept at working with and informally communicating with clients and other City-County leaders and staff. This position will also require more formal work product like preparation of contracts, leases, ordinances and resolutions, and formal advisory opinions.</p><p><b>
Oral communications skills. </b>This includes providing advice in meetings and conferences, communicating in a clear and concise manner, as well as explaining complex legal issues to non- lawyers. Counseling attorneys must be adept at improvising and thinking on the spot and be able to adapt their tone and messaging to the needs of different audiences in different settings.</p><p><b>
Zealous advocacy. </b>Many of the general legal matters handled by this position will be important, both operationally and financially. Position holders must keep in mind that their client is ultimately the public and must treat their work with the attention and seriousness that it deserves.</p><p><b>
Time management skills. </b>Counseling attorneys will be responsible for considerable caseloads. Success in the position requires efficiency, strong time management, and the ability to prioritize the most pressing or important tasks.</p><p><b>
Ethics and professionalism. </b>Holders of this position are public servants, and so are their clients. All attorneys at the Office of Corporation Counsel are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and responsible advocacy.</p></div><p></p>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2></div>
<p></p><div><p><b>Minimum Job Requirements and Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school</li><li>
Valid license to practice law in the State of Indiana</li><li>
Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw</li><li>
At least <b>one year&rsquo;s </b>experience in the practice of law as a licensed attorney (may include a judicial clerkship)</li></ul><p><b>
Preferred Job Requirements and Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Professional experience in one or more areas of Counseling practice: contracts, real estate, employment, land use, tax, environmental law, public safety, legal drafting, and/or administrative and regulatory matters; or other experience relevant to a governmental practice.</li><li>
Knowledge of, or experience in, local government and/or the administrative process.</li><li>
Experience with any of the following Counseling attorney responsibilities: advising, drafting, researching and/or counseling clients.</li></ul></div></div></div><p></p>

Counseling Attorney

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