Assistant County Attorney II

Address: 500 S Clinton St, Iowa City, Iowa, 55240 Salary Range (Min\-Mid) $106,977\.18 \- $128,372\.62 Dept./Office/Position Type Attorney \- Attorney Employee Type Regular Job Description DEFINITION AND DUTIES: -------------------------- Under general administrative direction of the County Attorney, provide legal representation for County offices/departments and employees in administrative and civil cases. Provide legal oversight by attending board meetings, drafting ordinances, and preparing/reviewing contracts and agreements. Provide legal oversight of County initiatives. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Knowledge of: ----------------- Principles and practices of civil and administrative law ------------------------------------------------------------ Code of Iowa, Iowa Administrative Code, and Code of Federal Regulations --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iowa Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure ---------------------------------------------- Iowa and Rules of Evidence ------------------------------ Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards for Professional Conduct ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Methods, practices and references utilized in conducting legal research --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtroom procedures and local court rules ---------------------------------------------- Advanced mathematical concepts including statistical analysis ----------------------------------------------------------------- English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary and proofreading skills --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electronic court filing systems ----------------------------------- Ability to: --------------- Make difficult decisions requiring a high degree of interpretation and judgment of laws, policies, standards, and precedents -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedence to ascertain the determining aspects of cases --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Understand, interpret, apply and explain Code of Iowa, Iowa Administrative Code and applicable case law ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Understand, interpret, apply and explain applicable federal laws and regulations and applicable case law ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Organize and communicate facts, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals in formal and informal situations ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepare legal documents including court pleadings, motions, briefs, memos and correspondence ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Present and argue cases in court and administrative hearings ---------------------------------------------------------------- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing ------------------------------------------------------ Maintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriate ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Be detail oriented and accurate while performing duties ----------------------------------------------------------- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co\-workers, supervisors, judges, County staff and elected officials, representatives of other local governments, members of the public, witnesses, etc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interact effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare various documents, including but not limited to memoranda, briefs, correspondence, and legal documents ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Handle multiple tasks and competing priorities -------------------------------------------------- Use a computer for the purposes of word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, presentations, court filings, e\-mail, research and internet ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Handle moderate to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow complex oral and written instructions ------------------------------------------------ Operate common office equipment such as calculators, postage machines, photocopiers, multi\-line telephones and scanners ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hardcopy forms ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouse ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds ------------------------------------ Sit, stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, bend, twist and reach ---------------------------------------------------------------- Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various facilities ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Work flexible schedule including periodic evening meetings and additional time as needed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: ----------------------------------------------- Juris Doctor Degree; admission to practice law in State of Iowa AND a minimum of three years of practice. Public Sector legal experience preferred. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special requirements: Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage. May require use of personal vehicle for official county business. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPECIFIC DUTIES: to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Provide legal advice to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, County Offices, County Departments, Johnson County Conservation Board, Johnson County Public Health, and Johnson County Boards and Commissions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Represent the County Attorney’s office in all Courts in Johnson County and the Iowa federal courts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Represent Johnson County in administrative hearings. -------------------------------------------------------- Carry out duties relating to civil commitment proceedings. -------------------------------------------------------------- Carry out duties related to Johnson County code enforcement. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Facilitate enforcement of civil penalties related to tobacco enforcement in Johnson County. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepare and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, inter\-governmental agreements, and other legal documents. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Represent the State of Iowa in post\-conviction relief litigation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Carry out duties related to civil forfeiture actions including representing the State of Iowa in civil forfeiture proceedings. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery documents and jury instructions related to litigation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Provide legal advice for township officers as directed by the County Attorney. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Enforce forfeited bonds accruing to the state or the county. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Carry out duties related to bankruptcies elated to Johnson County. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Research issues as directed by the County Attorney. ------------------------------------------------------- Coordinate and direct investigative functions in administrative and civil matters as required; may direct the work of investigators, law clerks, and legal assistants. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Make recommendations concerning policies, procedures, and the more effective utilization of staff. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Assist in carrying out duties of the County Attorney as directed by the County Attorney. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Participate in trainings/education opportunities, conferences, seminars and work\-related meetings as requested. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Perform all work activities in accordance with county policies, procedures and safety practices. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attend work regularly. -------------------------- Supplemental Description FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: 16 Job Profile: 2005 Job Family: Attorney \- Attorney Compensation Grade 16