Assistant County Attorney

Seward County, Kansas; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health Insurance

KPERS

CLE expenses paid

Bar association fees paid

Job summary

Seward County in Liberal, KS, seeks an Assistant County Attorney to support the County Attorney by providing legal advice and representation to the county government. The role includes conducting research, drafting documents, and assisting in courtroom proceedings, with potential prosecution of juvenile, felony, misdemeanor, and/or traffic cases.

Qualifications include Kansas bar eligibility (or bar exam next), 0-5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of municipal law.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Kansas or signed up for next bar exam.
• 0-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong knowledge of municipal law, government operations, and legal procedures.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist County Attorney in drafting contracts, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Conduct legal research on issues affecting county government.
• Provide support during court hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
• Review and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations to advise county officials.
• Collaborate with county departments and external counsel as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in law and legal trends affecting the county.

Skills

Bar admission eligibility in KS or bar

Legal experience 0-5 years

Municipal law knowledge

Research and writing skills

Job description

Assistant County Attorney

Liberal KS

Posted 2 years and 5 months ago

Job Summary

The Assistant County Attorney will support the County Attorney in providing legal advice and representation to the county government. This role involves conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and assisting in courtroom proceedings. The position may include prosecution of juvenile, felony, misdemeanor, and/or traffic cases.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in the State of Kansas or signed up for next bar exam
• 0-5 years of relevant legal experience
• Strong knowledge of municipal law, government operations, and legal procedures
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the County Attorney in drafting legal documents, such as contracts, ordinances, and resolutions
• Conduct legal research on various issues affecting the county government
• Provide support during court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings
• Review and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations to advise county officials
• Collaborate with other county departments and external legal counsel as needed
• Keep abreast of changes in the law and legal trends that may impact the county

Additional Requirements

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Professional demeanor and strong work ethic

Benefits Include

• $3000 Signing Bonus
• Health Insurance
• KPERS
• All yearly CLE expenses paid
• Southwest Kansas Bar and Kansas Bar Association fees paid

Salary

Dependent on Experience

Selection Process

Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are typically carried out by the relevant departments.

For more information regarding this position contact Russell Hasenbank by email at [e-mail] or Erich Witcher by email at [e-mail]