Deputy County Attorney

Sarpy County, NE; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarpy County in Nebraska seeks a licensed attorney to join the county attorney's office. The role involves handling criminal, juvenile, and civil matters, conducting investigations, and representing the county in legal proceedings.

The attorney will review reports, interview witnesses, develop litigation strategies, draft legal documents, and advise county agencies on legal questions while maintaining confidentiality and working under pressure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.
• Strong knowledge of laws, research, and legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other County employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Review investigative reports and evidence.
• Interview and prepare witnesses for various legal proceedings.
• Develop strategies and arguments for legal proceedings.
• Conduct hearings and present evidence in all stages of proceedings.
• Perform professional legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Review orders, memos, contracts, and other legal papers for county use.
• Confer with judges and opposing counsel; advise investigative agencies on investigations.
• Prosecute cases under Nebraska criminal, juvenile, and traffic codes; defend civil actions.
• Prosecute under Mental Health Commitment Act; work with Diversion Services and Victim Witness as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of rules of evidence and civil/procedural laws.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Communications

Confidentiality

Pressure management

Diversity sensitivity

Office equipment handling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Nebraska licensure or eligibility

Tools

Office equipment

Legal research tools

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, Officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other County employees, other agencies, and the general public.Review investigative reports and evidence.Interview and prepare witnesses for various legal proceedings.Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for legal proceedings.Conduct hearings and present evidence concerning all stages of legal proceedings.Perform professional legal research.Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, briefs and other legal documents as required or requested.Review orders, opinions, memos, contracts, rules and regulations, correspondence, and other legal papers for use by county departments and officials.Confer with judges and opposing counsel concerning pending cases.Confer with and advise investigative agencies concerning pending investigations.Advise various county entities on legal questions and interpretations.Demonstrate working knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, civil procedure and other relevant Nebraska statutes.Prosecute cases under the Nebraska criminal, juvenile and traffic code.Prosecute or defend civil actions, including administrative proceedings on behalf of the county or any of its officers.Prosecute cases under the Mental Health Commitment Act.Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal issues.Demonstrate a working knowledge of Diversion Services, Victim Witness and other outside agencies that may be relevant for making referrals as needed or requested.Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.Peripheral DutiesPerform other related duties as may be required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, andLicensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.Necessary Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws, research, and legal writing abilitySkill in preparing legal opinions and orders; effective communication skills; skill in operating the listed tools and equipmentAbility to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documentsAbility to carry out assigned projects to their completionAbility to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writingAbility to work under pressure, deadlines, and/or frequent interruptionsAbility to maintain confidential informationAbility to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composureAbility to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgroundsAbility to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line phone, computer and computer software, typewriter, printer, scanner, copier, and faxPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work requires some physical activity, including frequent periods of sitting/remaining stationary walking/moving about, standing/remaining upright, as well as occasionally bending and reaching. The incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate/manipulate equipment (e.g. use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close and color vision as well as the depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges.Work is generally performed in an office setting during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evening, holidays, and call-ins, with occasional outside work setting and exposure to elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.SELECTION GUIDELINESFormal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests or checks as may be required.DISCLAIMERThe job description is current as of the date signed. Any omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.