Assistant County Attorney III

Weld County Government•Greeley, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate
2 years practicing law
Strong legal research and writing skills.
Sufficient computer skills to perform essential job functions.
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with the client, fellow employees and colleagues, opposing counsel, and the court.
Pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Bar Admission State of Colorado Upon Hire
Valid Colorado State Driver’s License by the employment start date and must maintain a valid Driver’s License for the duration of employment.
Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
Subject to a pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

3 years experience practicing civil legal representation.
Experience providing legal representation for a government agency.

Responsibilities

Provide legal representation in court for and on behalf of Weld County in civil and regulatory matters as assigned.
Appear on behalf of the County in mental health cases, land use zoning violations, and dog-at-large citations.
Appear in administrative level hearings representing departments in a variety of cases, including but not limited to assistant payment collection, unemployment claims, and property tax appeals.
Perform research and analysis of legal sources such as statutes, published judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and administrative codes and rules.
Negotiate with persons and agencies in the private sector on legal issues pertaining to Weld County government.
Attend meetings of the Weld County Board of Commissioners and provide legal advice and counsel regarding the matters considered and the conduct of the meeting as assigned.
Provide legal advice to the Board of Weld County Commissioners, other Weld County elected officials, and County Departments.
Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, appeals, contracts, leases, and deeds.
Apprise County Officers regarding various legal issues related to statute, ordinance, policies, and practice.
Draft and review proposed resolutions and ordinances for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
Assist in the development of administrative procedures for County departments and agencies.
Attend and participate in public meetings as requested and serve as a resource and legal voice for Weld County.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the County Attorney.
Follow policies and procedures, the Weld County Code of Conduct and adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and appropriate release of information outlined in both.