Sr. Assistant Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Civil

Bannock County•Pocatello, ID

About The Position

The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform advanced professional legal and administrative work involving civil litigation, including claims against the County. This position also provides legal counsel to County officials, managers, and departments. The position will also work on issues related to asset forfeiture, contracts / agreements, post-conviction restitution, and personnel. The work is performed under the general supervision of the County Prosecutor and Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office and courtroom environment.

Requirements

Graduation from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association with a Juris Doctorate Degree (JD)
Admission to the Idaho State Bar with an active license to practice law in the State of Idaho and maintain such membership in good standing
Six (6) years of litigation experience
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions and to communicate effectively in person, on a telephone, and in a courtroom environment
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard office equipment and a personal computer
Sufficient visual and sensory acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and to assist in the preparation, monitoring, and litigation of all criminal and civil cases
Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, and balance, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office environment, lift up to 20 pounds, and perform in a courtroom environment

Nice To Haves

Preference given to those with extensive jury trial experience
Preference given to those with County, City or civil litigation experience

Responsibilities

Performs all duties and responsibilities with professional decorum and in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices
Prepares and manages civil cases for trial, including but not limited to, responding to complaints and claims, conducting research, interviewing affected parties, preparing required legal and court documents, preparing, and arguing briefs, and attending court proceedings
Conducts necessary legal research to accurately respond to inquiries concerning civil matters from County elected appointed officials, managers, and departments of the County
Provides legal counsel and advice to elected and appointed County officials, managers, and departments
Conducts research of legal precedents, federal laws, state statutes, and County ordinances and represents the County's interest in court
Drafts, revises and maintains ordinance language as required
Reviews, tracks, advises, and investigates as necessary, torts submitted to the County or escalated personnel matters
Negotiates case settlements, and is responsible for post-conviction restitution civil assets and restitution
Advises on general communications to the public related to legal matters affecting the County
When requested, attends Board of Commissioner meetings, contract meetings, hearings, or other meetings on behalf of the Prosecutor or Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
Assists as needed or where requested with some criminal, juvenile or other case load assignments according to the needs of the Prosecutor or department
May share on-call responsibilities after regular hours to respond to emergency situations
Performs all other required duties or undertakes actions related to the responsibilities of the position to meet County or departmental objectives