ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY - 40011051

Durham County Government employs approximately 1,900 employees that work towards providing needed services throughout the community. With a wide array of services, Durham County Government is at the heart of a rapidly growing and diverse area offering residents, employees and visitors exciting opportunities to live, work, grow and play. For more information about Durham County Government, visit www.dconc.gov.

 

 

DEPARTMENT:       

 

Legal

DATE POSTED:         

   

November 04, 2024

CLOSING DATE:           

 

December 04, 2024

HIRING RANGE:

 

$104,401 - $130,000

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40011051

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time

 

 **Please note this posting is subject to close at any time**

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

An employee in this position provides legal counsel and representation to County Departments in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, etc.; Represents, or assists in the representation of, Durham County in trial and appellate litigation; Drafts and reviews legal documents. Prepares cases for trial, interviews witnesses, and examines law and evidence. Additionally, an employee in this position will provide routine legal advice to various County Boards, Commissions, and Department Heads; may be requested to attend board/commission meetings as needed. Performs related tasks as required.

 

The chosen candidate will be primarily responsible for providing full time legal representation to County Departments and its staff, which would include court appearances, consultation, advice, research, drafting legal documents, and other ordinary legal services for the various agencies. 

 

Seeking a progressive, energetic, responsive, politically astute, and confident person.  The ideal candidate will thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced, dynamic, and changing environment with constantly shifting priorities.

 

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Deputy County Attorney. 

 

TYPICAL TASKS:

 

• Rendering routine legal advice on a daily basis to all officers, departments, and agencies of the County;