Assistant County Attorney

SCCounties; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Association of Counties is seeking a dedicated professional to prioritize work duties for maximum efficiency, develop and apply best-practices, and pursue process improvements using technology to solve business challenges.

The role involves assisting the County Attorney with legal advice to County Council, planning and enforcement staff, and representing officers in prosecutions of county ordinances, as well as attendance at Board meetings and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Assists the County Attorney in providing legal advice to County Council, the County Supervisor and County staff.
• Represents Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officers in prosecution of county ordinances.
• Represents Planning/Zoning staff before Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission.
• Research legal issues.
• Prepares and reviews legal documents and instruments.
• Attends evening Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission meetings.
• Represents the County in federal, state, and local courts.
• May attend evening County Council meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Salary Range:$92,808.28 - $106,729.53 yearly

This position typically provides prioritization of work duties for maximum efficiency; develops and utilizes best-practices; seeks process improvement through numerous resources; utilizes technology to solve business challenges; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assists the County Attorney in providing legal advice to County Council, the County Supervisor and County staff.
Represents Code Enforcement and Animal Control Officers in prosecution of county ordinances.
Represents Planning/Zoning staff before Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission.
Research legal issues.
Prepares and reviews legal documents and instruments.
Attends evening Board of Zoning Appeals and Planning Commission meetings.
Represents the County in federal, state, and local courts.
May attend evening County Council meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.