ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY (DSSLS) - 40008302

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DEPARTMENT:       

 

Legal

DATE POSTED:         

   

January 07, 2025

CLOSING DATE:           

 

Until Filled

HIRING RANGE:

 

$104,401 - $130,000

POSITION NUMBER:        

    

40008302

JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, (37.5/hrs)

 

 

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

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The purpose of this position is to provide responsible professional work providing legal services to the County.

 

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

 

 TYPICAL TASKS:

 

• Represents Social Services Department in the litigation of child custody, child support, abuse, neglect, and dependency cases.
• May provide legal counsel and representation to other County departments in civil litigation, administrative proceedings, etc. as needed.
• Conducts extensive legal research and prepares legal documents.
• Attends and presents at meetings of the Board of County Commission, and various boards and commissions.
• Renders routine legal advice daily to all officers, departments, and agencies of the County.
• Litigates claims filed against the County and County officials.
• Prepares cases for trial, interviewing witnesses, examining law and evidence.
• Represents the County in trial and appellate litigation.
• Conducts legal training as needed.
• Drafts and reviews ordinances, resolutions, proposed legislation, contracts, deeds, leases, releases, franchises, and other legal documents.
• Prepares formal legal opinions for the signature of the County Attorney.
• Performs related w