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Government
Attorney
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Assistant County Attorney Duties: Primarily responsible for providing legal services at the direction of the County Attorney to the various departments of County Government; including, Department and the Board of Social Services as well as child welfare units; administration; and other mandated social services programs. Schedules and tries cases of child abuse, neglect, and dependency matters and other types of trial litigation. Represents the Department in all aspects of child welfare hearings by presenting evidence, calling witnesses, and cross examining witnesses. Represents the Department through the legal process of termination of parental rights cases. Assists in Social Services matters such as drawing petitions requesting authority for the involuntary provision of Adult Protective Services and/or the determination of incompetency and appointment of a guardian, and assists with the disposition of property as appropriate. Resolves legal problems of unusual importance and complexity on a continuous basis. Consults with Department staff regarding their legal work in preparation and bringing the cases for trial. Advises administrative officials on policy questions and operating problems having legal implications and drafting opinion letters to assure proper interpretation and application of the statutes involved. Plans, directs, and advises the agency in carrying out the regulatory legal activities of the Department. Plans, directs, and reviews work of legal matters involved in assisting and advising Department officials on operational problems that develop which have legal implications to the Department and to the staff and which requires legal interpretations and opinions. Provides training to staff on topics relevant to delivery of services by Department. Appearances in civil and criminal courts in matters related to Department concerns. Assists in other areas of agency concerns such as clearing children for adoption through the process of termination of parental rights, aiding the fraud income maintenance case workers in preparation of evidence for court, which may include prosecution of some cases on behalf of the state, and legal consultation with appropriate staff on any legal issue. Serves as legal advisor to the Board of Social Services. Provides interpretation of laws and rendering of opinions at the request of the Director and/or Board and directs the Department on legal procedure, policies and regulations. Provides legal interpretation, advice and guidance to the Board, Director and staff in relation to actions, questions of potential liability and other administrative areas. Adheres to the department’s safety rules and regulations. Perform other duties within the Legal Department as required by the County Attorney.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Must demonstrate or have thorough knowledge of general case, statutory, and common law. Must demonstrate or have thorough knowledge of judicial and quasi judicial procedures. Must have expertise in the conduct of courtroom litigation. Must have the ability to analyze facts, evidence and legal instruments. Must have ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly and logically in oral and written form. Must maintain effective work relationships with the public and other persons contacted within the course of work.
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