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•This class assists the County Attorney with multiple legal issues by providing legal analysis and advice to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and County's Administrative staff, taking all legal action necessary to achieve County goals and protect County interests, and being responsible for the prosecution and defense of all lawsuits and administrative hearings. The successful candidate will have significant experience as lead counsel in civil litigation in both state and federal courts. The preferred candidate will also have experience in the public sector to include local government. Position anticipated to be filled in January 2027.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides legal advice and analysis to internal staff and Boards in a variety of local government areas, which includes interpreting and applying statutes, case law, ordinances, and administrative regulations Drafts and/or files a variety of legal documents, which may include contracts, deeds, resolutions and ordinances, policy recommendations, legal correspondence, motions, memoranda of law, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions, and/or other legal documents Participates in discovery proceedings by attending and taking depositions, propounding and reviewing responses to requests to produce and interrogatories Participates in motion hearings, trials and appellate proceedings by preparing for and attending these proceedings Meets with employees, subject matter experts, witnesses, and/or other related individuals to conduct interviews or review litigation strategies Represents the County in a variety of judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals, such as administrative hearings as well as Federal and State trials and appeals regarding Litigation issues that may include breach of contract claims, personal injury actions, employment discrimination, Section 1983/civil rights violations, eminent domain cases, Bert Harris claims Provides recommendations to management and/or the BCC on settlements, continuations, or institutions of litigation at the trial and/or appellate level Participates in collective bargaining and other labor relations including representing the County in grievance arbitration proceedings Performs other duties of a similar nature or level TYPICAL QUALIFICATION