ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSELOR

Shawnee County; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work possibility

Job summary

Shawnee County is seeking an Assistant County Counselor to provide civil legal services under general supervision. The role supervises by the County Counselor and handles litigation, drafting, and research across state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

The position requires a JD and active Kansas bar admission, with expectations to draft legal opinions and assist with county matters, while offering the possibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctorate or comparable degree.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law before the Kansas Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Litigate civil matters in State and Federal District Court and before Administrative Agencies.
• Draft resolutions, contracts, deeds, notices and memoranda on various legal topics.
• Assist with administration of County matters.
• Provide legal research for the County Counselor.
• Draft opinions for County Commissioners, Department Heads and County Counselor.

Skills

Municipal law

Judicial procedures

Legal research

Civil litigation

Oral/written advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission (Kansas)

Job description

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS Position Description

Assistant County Counselor

POSITION NUMBER: CO1003B FLSA STATUS: EPOSITION DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision, this position provides civil legal services for Shawnee County.Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the County Counselor.

WORK PERFORMED

50% Litigation. Litigates various civil matters including, but not limited to: civil litigation filed in State and Federal District Court, matters before various Administrative Agencies (i.e.Board of Tax Appeals, Department of Labor, EEOC/KHRC), labor and employment matters, appeals in State and Federal Courts, bankruptcy, property tax, real property, collections, code enforcement, zoning, and workers compensation.

20% Drafting. Drafts resolutions, contracts, deeds, notices, letters and memoranda on various legal topics.

10% Administrative Assistance. Assists with the administration of various County matters.

10% Legal Research. Provides legal research for the County Counselor.

10% Provide Legal Opinions. Drafts opinions for the County Commissioners, Department Heads and County Counselor.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• General municipal, state, federal and common law affecting local government in Kansas.
• Judicial procedures, rules of evidence, trial, administrative and appellate procedures.
• Principles and practice of the legal profession including legal research, investigation, preparation and presentation of formal litigation cases in State and Federal District Court and Administrative Agencies.
• Established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to County and local government activities.

• Deal effectively with elected officials, department heads, other County employees, and the general public; speak effectively in court and before groups; express legal opinions effectively in writing.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HANDS BODY/TRUNK OTHER

Reaching X Sitting X Driving X

Pushing/Pulling X Bending X High Elevation X Climbing X Reaching X Unprotected Heights X Throwing X Lifting X Around Moving Machinery X

ARMS Carrying X Driving Automotive Equipment X Reaching X Jumping X Exposure to Dust, Gases and Fumes X

Lifting X Twisting X Cramped Body Position X Pushing/Pulling X Squatting X Sustained Positions X

Carrying X Turning X Noise Levels (Excessive) X Throwing X

LEGS/FEET Electrical Hazards X EYES Walking X Slippery Surfaces X

Far Vision X Sitting X Work Below Ground X Color Vision X Carrying X Irregular Surfaces X

VOICE Climbing X Moving Objects X

Talking X Jumping X In High Volume Traffic X

EARS Turning X Exposure to Marked Changes in Hearing X Lifting X Temperature and Humidity X

EQUIPMENT USED Computer/Tablet Printer Fax Machine Telephone Office Furniture

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer/Tablet Printer Fax Machine Telephone Office Furniture

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctorate or comparable degree.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law before the Kansas Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:
• Three (3) or more years of professional law practice with experience in general civil litigation, administrative hearings, and appeals.
• Three (3) or more years of experience appearing before Kansas State or Federal Courts, or appearing before Kansas Administrative agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Cover letter, résumé including references and writing sample required.
• Remote work is a possibility for this position.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

I have read and understand the duties and requirements for this position.______________________________________ __________________ Employee’s Signature / Printed Name Date______________________________________ __________________ Appointing Authority’s Signature / Printed Name Date

Created: 08/26Revision History: 08/26

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