Asst County Attorney

Guilford County; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County seeks a lawyer to assist the County Attorney by performing legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing caseloads. The role involves making court appearances and presenting legal arguments in state courts, and advising county agencies, officials, and employees on legal matters.

The position requires graduation from an accredited law school with admission to the North Carolina Bar and at least one year of legal practice. A driving requirement may apply for county duties.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to the Bar.
• One year of experience in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research, draft pleadings, and organize caseload.
• Make court appearances and legal arguments in trial courts at the state level.
• Provide legal advice to county agencies, officials, and employees.
• Perform legal duties as assigned by the county attorney.
• Advise administrative officials on policy questions and operating problems with legal implications.
• Consult with the public on matters affecting them by county actions.
• Assist the County Attorney with delegated assignments involving legal issues facing county departments.

Skills

Legal research

Court appearances

Legal advising

Policy interpretation

Oral and written advocacy

Case analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs legal work requested by the County Attorney. Represents and advises county departments on legal matters and representing the county in court when necessary.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class assists the County Attorney in giving legal advice to other county departments and studying problems and cases affecting the county. Work involves preparation and conduct of cases pending administrative hearings, trial before courts, in appellate courts. Employees answer questions concerning the interpretation and application of statutes, rules, policies, and ordinances. Work is performed independently under the general supervision and direction of the County Attorney and is reviewed for soundness of approach and argument in the application of legal principles, and for effectiveness of results.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLTIES

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Performs legal research, draft pleadings, and organizes caseload.
• Make court appearances and legal arguments in trial courts at the state level
• Provide legal advice to county agencies, officials, and employees.
• Perform legal duties as assigned and requested by the county attorney.
• Advises administrative officials on policy questions and operating problems with legal complications.
• Confers with the general public as to matters that affect them as a result of actions by the county.
• Assists the County Attorney by executing delegated assignments dealing with the legal implications confronting any county agency or department.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law affecting county operations.
• Considerable knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and the rules or evidence.
• Considerable knowledge of the organizational structure of the county government.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws and courts decisions.
• Ability to interpret laws, to analyze legal situations, and to make recommendations that will resolve legal problems.
• Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other person's contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school with completion and admission to Bar with one year experience in the practice of law.

Special Requirements

License to practice law in the State of North Carolina.

May Require Driving

This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.

If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.