Salary: $94,411.20 – $120,848.00 Annually
Location : Council Bluffs, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2023-0031
Department: County Attorney’s Office
Opening Date: 06/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Pottawattamie County Attorney’s Office is announcing the hiring of an Attorney II – Civil.
An individual in this position will be a civillegal advisor to Pottawattamie County. Performs civil legal work for Pottawattamie County including but not limited to, civil litigation on behalf of the county, legal research and writing. Provides civil legal advice to the county elected officials and department heads on issues such as county policies, real estate, contracts, employment and other civil legal matters. May provide training and to less experienced attorneys and other county employees.
This position will remain posted until filled.
Pottawattamie County offers an extensive benefit package. View more about the amazing Benefits package
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Litigation:
Review, evaluate, prepare and prosecute or defend all phases of civil litigation on behalf of the county and county officials at various administrative and judicial levels.
Prepare and file necessary pleadings and required court documentation for civil litigation matters.
Conduct negotiations and pre-trial discovery for civil litigation matters.
Prepare and prosecute enforcement of local ordinances and regulations.
Prepare and prosecute post-conviction matters on behalf of the State of Iowa.
Advisory:
Provide legal advice to county Board of Supervisors, elected officials, various departments and boards.
Serve as legal advisor for Board of Supervisors, elected officials, department heads and county boards at public meetings.
Provide after-hours on-call assistance to county Board of Supervisors, elected officials, and various departments on civil issues requiring immediate attention.
Establishes effective working relationships with county Board of Supervisors, elected officials, department heads, county boards, the public and the media.
May perform occasional criminal prosecution responsibilities as assigned.
May conduct presentations at workshops and conferences regarding various areas of the law.
Attends seminars on local, state and national level to meet continuing education requirements as required by Iowa law.
Provides training, legal instruction and research assistance to less experienced attorneys.
Perform additional work assigned by the County Attorney.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY
Regular and reliable attendance at work reporting location is an essential function of this position.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil practice, civil litigation, governmental, criminal, and/or juvenile law.
Knowledge of the methods and practices of pleadings, courtroom procedures and rules of evidence.
Knowledge of applicable laws relative to criminal, juvenile and civil cases.
Knowledge of methods, practices and references utilized in conducting legal research.
Ability to work accurately and under time constraints and deadlines.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret legal documents and interpretations, technical journals and financial data.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Must possess effective communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills.
Ability to present facts in a clear and logical manner and to present and argue cases in court.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on complex topics to judges, public groups and other attorneys.
Ability to perform all functions pertaining to the investigation, preparation, review, filing, pleading and disposition of criminal, juvenile and civil matters.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Working knowledge and skill in the use of computers and software programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Ability to type accurately and to learn departmental case management and research software programs and electronic court filing systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals involved in the court system, supervisors, fellow employees and government officials and law enforcement agencies.
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES
Graduation from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa.
Must be in good standing with Office of Professional Responsibility and the Iowa Supreme Court.
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an attorney.
Pottawattamie County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits can vary depending on collective bargaining agreements. Pottawattamie County’s competitive benefit package includes:
- Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Plan
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement System (IPERS)
- Paid vacation days
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Worker’s Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program