Assistant County Attorney

Harvey County • Newton, KS • 3w ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13204171

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Pay Grade:

110

Department:

County Attorney

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

County Attorney

Revision Date:

6/10/24

POSITION SUMMARY

Represent the County Attorney and the State of Kansas in the prosecution of cases as assigned by the County Attorney. This may include traffic, juvenile offender, child in need of care, felony or misdemeanor crimes, and civil consumer protection actions or appeals.

This position is appointed by and under the supervision of the County Attorney

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or allinclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Represents the State of Kansas in the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor crimes and traffic offenses.

Represents the State of Kansas in civil actions related to Child in Need of Care or 60-1507 actions.

Represents the State of Kansas in care and treatment hearings.

Represents the State of Kansas in hearings before the 9th Judicial District Court and the appellate courts of Kansas.

Responds to public inquiries; communicates with elected officials, department heads, social workers, legal and medical professionals, law enforcement personnel, witnesses, and responds to inquires with general information as available.

Interviews and advises complainants and witnesses.

Examines, evaluates and presents evidence.

Prepares and prosecutes juvenile offender, Care and Treatment, Child in Need of Care, Traffic, and Criminal cases, both misdemeanor and felony.

Prepares opinions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.

Studies and analyzes writs, pleadings, exhibits, case files and records in order to ascertain the issues before the court and appropriate legal precedent.

Provides training to law enforcement agencies on changes in the law and courtroom procedure when requested.

Provides information to community agencies regarding current laws and law enforcement techniques.

Appears before the District Court on arraignments, evidentiary hearings, preliminary hearings, termination hearings, bench trials and jury trials.

Prepares briefs and other motions for the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals.

Appears before the Kansas Supreme Court and Kansas Court of Appeals. Prepares pleadings and appears on extradition cases.

Prepares pleadings and represents the State of Kansas on Habeas Corpus and other civil matters pertaining to criminal cases.

Consults and advises the Administration and County Commission on matters relating to projects and department operations.

Works to improve customer service.

Works with other departments to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.

Performs tasks to support the County Attorney when requested.

Maintains highly confidential information in accordance with all policies, procedures and laws.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.

Two (2) years of related experience and/or training preferred.

License to practice law in Kansas.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS

Works under the guidance of the County Attorney and Deputy County Attorney to ensure coordination of objectives and priorities of the department. Works under the guidelines of various Federal and State governmental regulations as well as under the Countys policies, procedures, municipal code, ordinances and various other regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of common law, state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the offices legal responsibilities.Knowledge of Kansas criminal statutes, state and federal criminal case law and general criminal jurisprudence.

Knowledge of principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research.

Command of the rules of professional responsibility (ethics) and office policies, demonstrating the ability to correct

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