County Legal Counsel — Government Affairs & Litigation

Leavenworth USD453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leavenworth County is seeking a County Counselor to provide professional legal services to county departments, boards and commissions. The role involves legal work in local government law, drafting resolutions, contracts, deeds, notices, grants and memoranda, and offering legal opinions to County Commissioners and department heads.

The position also handles litigation, administration, and collection tasks, with responsibilities for advising on legal matters and attending County Commission

Qualifications

• Legal work in local government law.
• Drafts resolutions, contracts, deeds, notices, grants, letters and memoranda.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services to County departments, boards and commissions.
• Attend County Commission and planning meetings to stay current on county business.
• Litigate and handle civil matters in state and federal courts as assigned.

Skills

Local government law

Legal drafting

Legal research

Job description

Leavenworth County is seeking a County Counselor to provide professional legal services to county departments, boards and commissions. The role involves legal work in local government law, drafting resolutions, contracts, deeds, notices, grants and memoranda, and offering legal opinions to County Commissioners and department heads.

The position also handles litigation, administration, and collection tasks, with responsibilities for advising on legal matters and attending County Commission