Civil Assistant Attorney - County Litigation & Advisory

Scott Count; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scott County Employment Benefits

Job summary

Scott County is accepting online applications for an Assistant Attorney-Civil in Davenport, Iowa. The role involves representing and advising the County on civil matters, drafting pleadings, and training law enforcement. A Juris Doctorate and Iowa law license are required; familiarity with state and federal rules is essential.

Salary ranges from $88,358.40 to $121,784.00 per year. This is a full-time position based in the Scott County Courthouse, with duties including asset forfeiture, hearings,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree is required.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Trial and court procedures.
• Protocols and strategies of negotiation and litigation.
• Case management procedures and techniques.
• Legal research methods, sources, databases, and other tools.
• Negotiation and conflict management methods and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Litigates civil cases involving Scott County in State and Federal courts; prepares cases involving civil rights, jail lawsuits, personal injury, worker's compensation, tax assessment appeals, guardianships and conservatorships, mental health hearings, small claims, forfeiture proceedings, and the enforcement of health code ordinances, zoning, and county codes.
• Advises and provides legal opinions to the board of supervisors, elected officials, department heads, and township officers.
• Assists in negotiating and drafting 28E agreements, MOUs, and contracts impacting the County.
• Attends Chapter 229 Involuntary Commitment Hearings on behalf of the State
• Handles all aspects of civil asset forfeiture proceedings under Iowa Code Chapter 809A.
• Handles open records requests for the County Attorney?s Office and reviews other departments open records requests for confidentiality and exemptions.
• Handles post-conviction relief cases.
• Researches legal issues. Must be familiar with the Code of Iowa, the Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Evidence. Stays abreast of changes in law and authority in civil matters.

Skills

Analyzing legal issues

Legal strategy

Negotiation

Litigation

Legal research

Case management

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Scott County is accepting online applications for an Assistant Attorney-Civil in Davenport, Iowa. The role involves representing and advising the County on civil matters, drafting pleadings, and training law enforcement. A Juris Doctorate and Iowa law license are required; familiarity with state and federal rules is essential.

Salary ranges from $88,358.40 to $121,784.00 per year. This is a full-time position based in the Scott County Courthouse, with duties including asset forfeiture, hearings,