Assistant County Attorney (Public Works) Non-Union Appointed (Pay Grade 32)

New Castle County Government • New Castle, DE

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable attorney to join our legal team as an Assistant County Attorney. This position will primarily support the Department of Public Works, with emphasis in: stormwater; real property acquisition, easements, rights of way, leases; parks issues; and FOIA. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with these areas or be able to learn new areas quickly and possess a strong foundation in various areas of law, including contracts, litigation, legal research, and investigations. This role requires a commitment to providing exceptional legal services while effectively managing client relationships and contributing to the overall success of the department. New Castle County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Performs specialized professional and confidential legal work for New Castle County; performs legal work as required by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee and as assigned. An employee in this class performs responsible and confidential specialized legal work involving legal advice, assistance and representation. Also prepares and argues the County’s position in litigation, provides legal counsel to departments and agencies as required, and conducts legal research in areas as assigned by the County Attorney, County Solicitor or their designee.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in the Delaware Bar.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with and advise department managers and employees
• Knowledge of government law
• Knowledge of current board and court rules and the rules of evidence and procedure
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to interpret laws, ordinances, policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

• Some familiarity with stormwater, real property acquisition, easements, rights of way, leases, parks issues, and FOIA, or ability to learn new areas quickly
• Strong foundation in various areas of law, including contracts, litigation, legal research, and investigations

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and assistance to organizational clients (including departments, divisions, boards, and commissions) and individual officials and employees
• Represents New Castle County on assigned matters
• Works with assigned department to implement training
• Conducts research, handles litigation, drafts legal documents and performs other legal work required for area(s) of representation or as assigned by the supervising attorney
• Represents boards or commissions as assigned
• Promotes an ongoing attitude of dedication to excellent public service and ensures that internal and external customers are provided with the highest quality of service

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off – 20 days of vacation; 12 days of sick; and 14 ½ days of holiday (including 12 ½ designated and 2 floating days)
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level