Assistant County Attorney

JOB SUMMARY:Under the supervision of the County Attorney, the Assistant Attorney II is an exempt position under FLSA. The primary goal of this position is to prosecute violations against state and local laws. As the Assistant Attorney I, this position is responsible for working with the Sheriff’s department and other law enforcement agencies to determine whether there is adequate evidence to file charges against individuals and secondly working successfully to bring those cases to successful closure in protecting the public safety, health, welfare and interest. This employee must exercise considerable independent judgment. Information handled in this office is of a confidential nature. Supervises staff in the preparation of documents and papers.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepare and prosecute juvenile offender, Care and Treatment, Child in Need of Care, Traffic, and Criminal cases, both misdemeanor, and felony;Prepares and files journal entries, legal documents, letters, invoices, reports, and records, summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas;Prepare motions to continue, motions to revoke probation, motions to resume prosecution, motions to release and/or destroy property;Prepare subpoenas and court notices for witnesses and victims in cases;Prepare briefs and other motion for the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals;Appear before the District Court on arraignments, evidentiary hearings, preliminary hearings, termination hearings, bench trials and jury trials;Determines whether adequate evidence exists to prosecute cases for violation of state and local statutes;Study and analyze writs, pleadings, exhibits, case files and records in order to ascertain the issues before the court and appropriate legal precedent;Coordinates schedule with the court calendar when setting hearing dates and times;Codes, prepares, disposes, and oversees the management of all case files, and office files;Prepares various reports for the County and for the State;Reviews law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases;Conducts legal research;Prepare and organize case files;Make telephone or other contact with witnesses and/or victims to ensure they have been notified of court hearings and are planning on attending;Interview and advise complainants and witnesses;Other duties as assigned.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:Performs other related duties as required.SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:None.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.KNOWLEDGE OF:The procedures and policies of the assigned department;Laws, rules, regulations, codes and statutes regarding the duties and responsibilities of the assigned department;The laws of Kansas, common law, administrative law and regulations, and local government law;Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the political process;The methods and techniques relevant to effective legal research, and, and ability to express sound judgments based upon findings.SKILLS IN:Operating computer equipment and related software;Identifying and analyzing information.ABILITY TO:Perform work accurately, effectively and in a timely manner;Perform moderately complex mathematic calculations accurately;Understand and follow oral and written instructions accurately;Organize and coordinate special projects;Work independently, without direction, ability to prioritize own work, schedule and perform assigned tasks;Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, officials and the public;Deal tactfully and effectively with county officials, employees, court officials and the general public.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:Valid Driver’s License.REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:Juris Doctorate degree;Admission to the Kansas bar.PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:Two to three years of legal experience.PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:The physical demands 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear;The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms;The employee is occasionally required to walk;Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.WORKING CONDITIONS:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Job Type: Full-timePay: $55,660.80 - $95,414.59 per yearBenefits:Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:Day shiftMonday to FridayWork Location: In person

#J-18808-Ljbffr