Assistant County Attorney

Lyon County, Kansas•Emporia, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyon County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney. The employee in this position performs the duties of an attorney representing the State of Kansas in court matters. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position with benefits including heath/dental/vision insurance, KPERS retirement and generous paid time off accrual. Candidates with litigation, prosecution, defense, clerkship, administrative, or public-sector experience are encouraged to apply. This position requires a license to practice law in the State of Kansas.

Requirements

Must have a law degree from an accredited school of law.
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas.
Must have the ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
Required to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Operate a computer, research software, and other office communication equipment common to this position.
Requires current Class C driver's license.
Must possess all current legal or department certification or license.
Requires sufficient visual acuity to be able to read and write and operate equipment common to this position.
Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to effectively communicate with people directly or by telephone.
Frequently required to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds to a height of 72 inches.
Employee lifts/carries 50 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 25 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
Employees position requires pushing a maximum force of 5 pounds.
Employees position requires pulling a maximum force of 5 pounds.
Floor to knuckle: 45 lbs.
12 to knuckle: 45lbs.
Knuckle to shoulder: 22.5 lbs.
Shoulder to overhead: 22.5 lbs.
Carry: 45 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak a foreign language helpful.
Prior prosecutorial experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Represent the State of Kansas in court at all hearings regarding criminal cases.
Prosecute juvenile, traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases as assigned.
Prosecute cases from determination of charges through the court process and appeal process when necessary.
Conduct negotiations with opposing counsel in accordance with office policy and procedures.
Advise law enforcement officers on criminal law and procedures.
Coordinate services of associated agencies involved in criminal cases for court procedures.
Research and analyze criminal law.
Attend and represent the County Attorneys Office at multidisciplinary team meetings as assigned by the County Attorney.
Assist in establishing office policies and procedures regarding disposition of cases, procedures and guidelines. Seek guidance of County Attorney or First Assistant County Attorney on decisions regarding policy and procedures.
Speak to public groups concerning the function of the County Attorneys office.
Attend both required and selected seminars or training programs applicable to the concerns of the office of the County Attorney.