Assistant County Attorney

Location:

1 Hamilton County Square - Noblesville, Indiana, 46060

Hamilton County is one of Indiana’s fastest growing, highest educated and wealthiest counties in the state and the Midwest. Two-thirds of the workforce lives and works in the county -- a percent that has remained constant since 2010.  Hamilton County is continually recognized in rankings ranging from “Best Cities to Relocate To” and “Best City to Raise a Family” to “Healthiest County in Indiana” and “Happiest Suburbs in the Nation”.  Come be a part of all Hamilton County has to offer as we work together to serve the citizens of Hamilton County.

Job Description:

POSITION:  Assistant County Attorney

DEPARTMENT:  Legal

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F

STATUS:  Full-time

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily.  The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Hamilton County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.

DUTIES:

Counsels County officials and personnel as needed, providing consultation on their duties as public servants, their options in respect to specific issues and considerations, and the implications and potential results of their decisions and contract provisions.  Assists with negotiating contracts and settlements and represents Hamilton County in court and/or during public meetings and hearings as needed.

Upon the County Attorney’s request, counsels and serves as the Assistant Attorney for the Board of Commissioners of Hamilton County, Hamilton County Drainage Board, Hamilton County Solid Waste Board, Hamilton County Regional Utility District, Hamilton County Airport Authority, Hamilton County Public Building Corporation, Hamilton County Redevelopment Commission, and the Hamilton County Redevelopment Authority.

Composes a wide variety of legal documents and correspondence for Hamilton County, including letters, memoranda, opinions, legal briefs, pleadings, contracts, policy statements, and other documents as required to provide counsel and representation to County officials and employees.

Provides recommendations to the County Attorney for when to hire outside legal counsel and/or experts concerning legal matters.  Assists with all the County’s outside legal work and legal strategies under the County Attorney’s supervision. Communicates regularly with outsourced legal counsel and provides regular reports to the County Attorney. Assisting with coordinating experts concerning the County’s litigation and works closely with the appropriate County elected official and/or Department director.

Assists with all public works, equipment, materials, and professional services procurements for the County. Assist the County Attorney with establishing procurement timelines and agreements concerning build operate transfer procurement methods and any other similar procurement method. Counsels the County on all federal procurement rules and regulations, state and federal grants, and any federal funds provided to the County.

Assists the appropriate County official with all real estate matters, including but not limited to right of way acquisitions, easement acquisitions, and condemnations.

Serves as counsel, under the County Attorney, to the Director of Human Resources. Counsels and works closely with the Hamilton County Safety and Risk Manager for all the County’s workers comp matters.

Conducts legal research as needed to investigate citizen complaints, provide proper counsel, and effectively negotiate contracts and represent Hamilton County in court.  Represents County in judicial and administrative conferences and hearing trials and appeals, including reviewing relevant files, interviewing complainants and witnesses, preparing examination questions, preparing opening and closing statements, preparing exhibits for evidence, and negotiating settlements.

Investigates and responds to claims, inquiries, and complaints filed by citizens regarding public nuisances, code violations, and tort actions.

Upon the County Attorney’s request, attends meetings and provides consultation for a wide variety of County departments and agencies, including but not limited to County Council, Commissioners, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Drainage Board, Hamilton County Regional Utility Distr