Attorney 1 - Limited Term

Spokane County•Village of Fonda, NY

33d•$77,594 - $94,393•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position, and ongoing employment is subject to continued grant funding. This position performs civil or criminal legal work for the County Prosecutor, Public Defender or Council for Defense. The position allocated to this class is the first and entry working level of this series and is responsible for performing civil and/or criminal legal work under the general direction of the Department Head or Elected Official, or under the direct guidance, as needed, of a higher-level attorney. While allocated to this class, employees are expected to display an ability and willingness to assume responsibility and advance rapidly to a state of functional individual competency in the employee's assigned area. Area of work is assigned and reviewed for accuracy and completeness at the onset of employment; as experience is gained, less review and supervision will be provided. All work is performed within the departmental policy guidelines and applicable law. Positions of this class may be expected to assume the responsibilities of work of a higher class for training purposes. Promotion from an Attorney 1 to an Attorney 2 is determined by an affirmative recommendation of the department.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited college or university school of law.
Licensed to practice law, with WA State Bar Association membership in good standing.
If not yet admitted to the practice of law, candidates may be hired who possess a J.D. and have functioned as a licensed Rule 9 Legal Intern with Spokane County in the nine (9) months prior to their employment application date. If hired under Rule 9 status, candidates must sit for and pass the WA State Bar Examination and be admitted to the practice of law in WA State within one year of graduation from law school as a condition of continued employment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year of prior experience as a law clerk or legal intern is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists or independently represents the County or a client in court, at trials, hearings arraignments, depositions; files charges, arraigns defendants, sets release conditions, and schedules hearings; offers settlement negotiations; files legal documents and papers; and interviews witnesses, plaintiffs, victims, and/or clients/suspects.
Evaluates the facts and examines evidence of specific cases or assignments.
Conducts legal research, provides legal opinions or memorandums and drafts deeds, leases, contracts and correspondence.
Addresses issues, questions and concerns from clients and/or their representatives regarding statutory procedures and requirements.
Responds to written motions.
Oversees the direct and cross examination of witnesses.
Reviews pela paper work for accuracy.
Prepares trial memoranda and jury instructions.
Performs other related duties as required/assigned.