ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY (DSSLS) - 40008302

Durham County•Durham, NC

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Demonstrates knowledge of abuse/neglect/dependency, child support, child custody laws.
Demonstrates or possesses thorough knowledge of administrative processes, general case, statutory, and common laws.
Must demonstrate or possess thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures.
Knowledge and experience in litigation and local government law.
Demonstrated ability to express conclusions and arguments effectively and logically both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and evidence.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, court officials, members of the bar and the public.
Must possess great interpersonal skills, work effectively in stressful environments, able to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities, and to effectively communicate with staff at all levels of the organization.
Juris Doctorate Degree.
Six months to two years’ experience in the practice of law, some of which is in local government work.
Requires the ability to practice law in the State of North Carolina.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

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 work as assigned.