Senior Assistant Attorney-Civil

Scott County•Davenport, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Senior Assistant Attorney is an advanced position which includes supervisory duties over Assistant Civil Attorney or the legal skills and experience necessary to pursue more complex cases. Represents and advises Scott County and its various departments, employees and elected officials on a variety of legal matters. Prepares cases, drafts and files all pleadings necessary for representation in civil matters.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree is required and four (4) years of Civil experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of Trial and court procedures.
Knowledge of Protocols and strategies of negotiation and litigation.
Knowledge of Case management procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of Legal research methods, sources, databases, and other tools.
Knowledge of Negotiation and conflict management methods and techniques.
Skill in Supervising and leading Assistant Attorneys, staff, and delegating tasks and authority.
Skill in Analyzing legal issues.
Skill in Setting priorities and developing and directing legal strategies and tactics.
Skill in Reading, understanding, interpreting, and applying State and Federal statutes, codes, and rules.
Skill in Developing and presenting sound legal arguments.
Skill in Mediating and negotiating difficult and complex situations.
Skill in Analyzing and organizing complex facts, evidence, and precedents.
Skill in Developing, refining, and presenting legal strategies.
Skill in Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and implementing recommendations in support of goals.
Skill in Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
Skill in Conducting research.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Must be familiar with the Code of Iowa, the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Evidence.
Must possess an Iowa Law license and be in good standing with the Iowa Supreme Court.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory duties over Assistant Civil Attorney or the legal skills and experience necessary to pursue more complex cases.

Responsibilities

Litigates civil cases involving Scott County in State and Federal courts; prepares cases involving civil rights, jail lawsuits, personal injury, worker's compensation, tax assessment appeals, guardianships and conservatorships, mental health hearings, small claims, forfeiture proceedings, and the enforcement of health code ordinances, zoning, and county codes.
Advises and provides legal opinions to the board of supervisors, elected officials, department heads, and township officers.
Assists in negotiating and drafting 28E agreements, MOUs, and contracts impacting the County.
Attends Chapter 229 Involuntary Commitment Hearings on behalf of the State.
Handles all aspects of civil asset forfeiture proceedings under Iowa Code Chapter 809A.
Handles open records requests for the County Attorney's Office and reviews other departments' open records requests for confidentiality and exemptions.
Researches legal issues.
Stays abreast of changes in law and authority in civil matters.
Serves on multi-disciplinary teams as requested.
Prepares evidence and develops trial strategies; writes proposed motions to the court and jury instructions; meets with witnesses to prepare and outline questions and arguments.
Schedules and attends depositions.
Provides law enforcement training as requested.
Performs related duties as assigned.