Mesa County Attorney's Office
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY II - CIVIL
Mesa County Attorney's Office, Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, 81503
At a proficient and independently-operating level with minimal supervision, advises and represents Mesa County and its departments in all aspects of county legal services to include but not limited to Personnel and Employment Law, Property Taxation, Public Trustee Foreclosure matters, Contract Review, Real Estate, Land Use, Code Enforcement, General Civil Litigation, General County Government Law, subpoenas and records requests to include CORA and CCJRA Requests, and other matters as assigned by the County Attorney or designee.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides legal representation for the County in all legal proceedings to which the County is a party, to include court appearance and drafting of pleadings.
Handle subpoenas and responses to discovery requests and open records requests made pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) or the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA).
Provide legal advice to selected County departments and elected officials as required. Appear in Court as required.
Advise departments on questions of law pertaining to County business as assigned.
Research, prepare and draft ordinances, resolution, legislation, contracts and other legal documents as required.
Advise Board of County Commissioners’ appointed boards as directed.
Research, analyze and apply law to practical situations to proactively represent and, if necessary, defend county departments and officials. Prepare and draft written opinions as may be required.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with County officials and employees, court clerks and judges, opposing counsel, and other professionals. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintain professional competence and training by attending related ongoing continuing legal education trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience Juris Doctorate and 5 years of progressively responsible related legal experience, including 2 years of litigation experience, or similarly related 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 law enforcement personnel.
Licenses and Certifications Current license to practice law in the State of Colorado.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
IN COMPATIBILITY WITH THE EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT 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.
MESA COUNTY BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Mesa County
Address: 544 Rood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-244-1856
Website: http://www.mesacounty.us
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provides legal representation for the County in all legal proceedings to which the County is a party, to include court appearance and drafting of pleadings.
Handle subpoenas and responses to discovery requests and open records requests made pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) or the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA).
Provide legal advice to selected County departments and elected officials as required. Appear in Court as required.
Advise departments on questions of law pertaining to County business as assigned.
Research, prepare and draft ordinances, resolution, legislation, contracts and other legal documents as required.
Advise Board of County Commissioners’ appointed boards as directed.
Research, analyze and apply law to practical situations to proactively represent and, if necessary, defend county departments and officials. Prepare and draft written opinions as may be required.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing with County officials and employees, court clerks and judges, opposing counsel, and other professionals. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Maintain professional competence and training by attending related ongoing continuing legal education trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Education and Experience Juris Doctorate and 5 years of progressively responsible related legal experience, including 2 years of litigation experience, or similarly related 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 law enforcement personnel.
Licenses and Certifications Current license to practice law in the State of Colorado.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This position requires standing, stooping, sitting, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
IN COMPATIBILITY WITH THE EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK ACT 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.
MESA COUNTY BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Paid Sick Leave & Vacation Leave
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
CONTACT INFORMATION Agency: Mesa County
Address: 544 Rood Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Phone: 970-244-1856
Website: http://www.mesacounty.us
#J-18808-Ljbffr