What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant County Attorney III position at Weld County Government?
Weld County Government (Greeley, CO) is recruiting for an Assistant County Attorney.
Under the overall direction and supervision of the County Attorney, an Assistant County Attorney III will assist in the fulfillment of the statutory obligations of the County Attorney's Office. Primary areas of focus will be providing legal services through advice and representation to the Board of Weld County Commissioners and Weld County departments or affiliated agencies including, but not limited to, Accounting, Assessor, Buildings and Grounds, Extension, Finance and Administration, Clerk and Recorder, Coroner, Human Resources, Health, Human Services, Justice Services, Planning, Public Works, Purchasing, Records, Sheriff, and Treasurer. The Assistant Attorney may appear in local State and Federal courts, as well as administrative hearings as appropriate and perform all aspects of legal work associated with providing competent representation to the County and its departments.
Primarily in-person.
Qualifications:
Required Education
Juris Doctorate and 2 years practicing law
Preferred Experience
3 years experience practicing civil legal representation.
Experience providing legal representation for a government agency.
Skills and Abilities
Candidate must possess strong legal research and writing skills.
Candidate must possess sufficient computer skills to perform essential job functions.
Candidate must possess the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the client, fellow employees and colleagues, opposing counsel, and the court.
Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Licenses and Certifications
Bar Admission State of Colorado Upon Hire Required
Driving is essential in this position.
Must have a valid Colorado State Driver’s License by the employment start date and must maintain a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment. Upon Hire Required
Required
Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.
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Salary : $113,588 - $159,036