County Attorney

SALARY: DEPENDS ON QUALIFICATIONS The County Attorney's Office provides professional legal representation to County Council, the County as an entity, elected and appointed County officials and the County Departments in litigation either brought against the County or initiated by the County. This position typically provides prioritization of work duties for maximum efficiency; develops and utilizes best practices; seeks process improvement through numerous resources.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides legal advice to County Council, the County Administrator and County staff.Research legal issues.Prepares and reviews legal documents and instruments.Attend County Council meetings and retreats.Drafts memoranda, ordinances, and resolutions, negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts, and handles some litigation including at the Administrative Court level. Advises staff and County officials on the application of various County ordinances, state and federal laws and policy matters and issues; handles contact administration and disputes.Maintains effective working and administrative relationships with various departments, boards, and courts and offices.Responsible for all aspects of case preparation including motions, responses to motions, witness interviews, depositions, appeals and all related tasks. Research and interpret the law as it applies to county government in multiple practice areas as assigned. Areas may include but are not limited to land use, special districts, water law, contracts and procurement, property valuation and assessment, taxes (property, sales and use), financing and budgeting, roads, bridges, and transportation, Taxpayer?s Bill of Rights (TABOR), elections, employment law, civil litigation, constitutional claims, zoning and building code enforcement, mental health and alcohol commitments, open meetings, public records, and the day-to-day business of the county. Drafts and reviews resolutions. Drafts and reviews contracts, intergovernmental agreements, memoranda of understanding, and the like. Participates in negotiations, mediation, arbitration, settlement conferences, client meetings, and/or meetings with members of the public. Supervises staff and provides work assignments.Maintains satisfactory working relationship with county departments, offices, and agencies, elected officials, court and court staff, opposing counsel, all fellow employees, and all others with whom contact is had in this professional capacity. Performs other related job duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
None.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the ?core? work hours of 9:00 a.m. ? 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested.E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.