SUMMARY:
Coordinates and conducts professional legal work; may specialize in one or more areas of specialized law; may supervise assigned personnel. Serves all levels and assignments of attorneys in the Offices of the County Attorney, the Public Defender and the Public Fiduciary and covers a wide range of duties and responsibilities.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: (Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Prosecutes or defends a variety of criminal cases in Justice Court, Juvenile Court, Superior Court and Appellate Courts;
Represents County departments in civil litigation and administrative matters;
Engages in negotiations for compromise and settlement of cases;
Engages in pretrial, post trial, trial and appellate practice as required by cases;
Researches legal questions;
Prepares ordinances, resolutions, contracts and leases for consideration by County officials;
Prepares legal opinions and advises County officials on a variety of legal matters;
Acts in a fiduciary capacity on guardianship and/or conservatorship matters;
Engages in probate administration;
Researches and drafts legal motions;
Prepares pleadings, briefs and other legal documents;
Reviews and evaluates investigative reports;
Participates in investigations;
Supervises clerical, investigative and/or legal staff.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:
· relevant civil and criminal law;
· rules of civil and criminal procedures and rules of evidence;
· legal research;
· legal ethics.
Skill in:
· analyzing legal documents and instruments;
· preparing opinions and drafting legal documents;
· presenting and arguing cases in court;
· developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others;
· communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited school of law.