Mesa County Attorney's Office
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY I - DHS
Mesa County Attorney's Office, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81503
Provide legal services to the Mesa County Department of Human Services (\"MCDHS\") in all aspects of dependency and neglect cases and appeals, delinquency cases, child support, adult protection, and various administrative matters. Provide legal services related to mental health commitments. Trains and partners with DHS caseworkers. Prosecutes dependency and neglect cases. Represents MCDHS in child support enforcement. Drafts and responds to motions; researches legal issues; analyzes cases; prepares cases for hearing and presents evidence including witness testimony at various hearings which may include but are not limited to, adjudicatory trials and termination of parental rights trials. Researches and prepares appellate briefs for the Colorado Court of Appeals and the Colorado Supreme Court. Other assigned duties may include providing legal services to assigned County departments and the Board of Commissioners which may include research, all aspects of litigation, policy review, and general legal advice regarding current issues under consideration by the County.
Responsibilities
Provide representation in all aspects of the dependency and neglect caseload, including drafting motions, pleadings, and appeals, preparing for and litigating hearings and trials.
Represent MCDHS in all aspects of adult protection cases, mental health commitment cases, developmental disability impositions, alcohol and drug commitments, child support enforcement cases, administrative matters and similar cases as assigned.
Advise county staff on processes and procedures relating to subpoenas and discovery requests.
Provide legal advice to DHS on an ongoing basis.
Train DHS caseworkers on Colorado’s Children’s Code, Dependency and Neglect and Delinquency procedures; prepare cases for filing and prosecute Dependency and Neglect cases; prepare witnesses, exhibits and present cases to court.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with DHS, court clerks, judges, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
Maintain professional competence and training by attending related continuing legal education trainings.
Assist County Attorney and Chief Deputy County Attorneys as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate and two (2) years legal experience, a preference for litigation experience. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work successfully with caseworkers, public and other members of the child welfare team.
Current Colorado License to Practice Law.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment This position primarily consists of work in a typical office and courtroom environment, and may require standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Equal Pay Statement In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:
A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.
A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.
Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Contact Information Agency: Mesa County
544 Rood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-244-1856
Website: http://www.mesacounty.us
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Responsibilities
Provide representation in all aspects of the dependency and neglect caseload, including drafting motions, pleadings, and appeals, preparing for and litigating hearings and trials.
Represent MCDHS in all aspects of adult protection cases, mental health commitment cases, developmental disability impositions, alcohol and drug commitments, child support enforcement cases, administrative matters and similar cases as assigned.
Advise county staff on processes and procedures relating to subpoenas and discovery requests.
Provide legal advice to DHS on an ongoing basis.
Train DHS caseworkers on Colorado’s Children’s Code, Dependency and Neglect and Delinquency procedures; prepare cases for filing and prosecute Dependency and Neglect cases; prepare witnesses, exhibits and present cases to court.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with DHS, court clerks, judges, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
Maintain professional competence and training by attending related continuing legal education trainings.
Assist County Attorney and Chief Deputy County Attorneys as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctorate and two (2) years legal experience, a preference for litigation experience. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work successfully with caseworkers, public and other members of the child welfare team.
Current Colorado License to Practice Law.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment This position primarily consists of work in a typical office and courtroom environment, and may require standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
Equal Pay Statement In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the following items can be used as a determining factor in the starting and ongoing wage of an employee working in this position:
A seniority system that rewards employees based on length of employment.
A merit system that rewards employees for exceptional job performance.
Education, training, or experience to the extent that they are reasonably related to the work in question.
Another factor related to job performance or business operations, such as paying a shift differential to workers on less popular shifts.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Contact Information Agency: Mesa County
544 Rood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-244-1856
Website: http://www.mesacounty.us
#J-18808-Ljbffr