Deputy Attorney - Civil

Ravalli County•Hamilton, MT

13d•$83,345 - $93,345•Onsite

About The Position

It is anticipated that the Deputy Attorney will undertake the civil legal work of Ravalli County under the supervision of the Chief Deputy Attorney and the County Attorney. Potential for $10,000/year stipend as Lead Civil with adequate experience. Under the direction of the Chief Deputy Attorney or County Attorney this position might involve secondary duties that include, but are not limited to, prosecuting mental health involuntary commitment proceedings, dependency and neglect cases, youth in need of care, and representation in adult guardianship proceedings, or aspects of the criminal prosecution functions of the Office.

Requirements

Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality
Ability to provide legal representation in jury and non-jury trials, and other court hearings and proceedings
Ability to present oral and written arguments, and communicate effectively in the English language
Ability to analyze law enforcement investigations and make charging decisions
Ability to prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence and complex legal documents, and analyze legal theories and arguments of opposition
Knowledge of civil procedure and laws, and rules of evidence
Ability to handle conflicts between the public and County departments, work under stress, work late hours, and communicate in contentious situations, all while remaining professional and representing well the County Attorney’s Office
Ability to accurately implement policy positions of County Attorney
Ability to distinguish between law and policy
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to advise County entities, including County official, boards and employees
Knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform all essential duties listed above
Knowledge of legal research methods and procedures
Availability to be on-call, as assigned, to assist and advise elected officials and county departments on civil issues, and law enforcement agencies in criminal matters, requiring immediate action
Skill in the use of a personal computer with Microsoft Office package and related equipment; dictation equipment; on-line and manual legal research
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and handle a full caseload
have a Doctor of Jurisprudence from an ABA accredited institution
be admitted and licensed to practice law in the State of Montana in good standing
authorize and pass criminal background check and personal investigation to the satisfaction of the Ravalli County Attorney

Responsibilities

Providing legal counsel to Ravalli County offices, departments, and elected boards
Advising the board of county commissioners and other county offices at public meetings
Representing Ravalli County in defending or prosecuting civil litigation in all courts and administrative hearings, including preparing pleadings, leading negotiations, engaging in pre-trial discovery and conducting court hearings
Acting as liaison with Ravalli County’s insurer and assigned insurance defense attorneys
Prosecuting enforcement of statutes or regulations as assigned
Communicating orally and in writing on civil legal issues
Being on-call as assigned to assist and advise elected officials and county departments with civil issues requiring immediate action, or law enforcement agencies in criminal matters.
Undertaking other work as assigned by County Attorney