Assistant County Attorney II

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• Principles and practices of civil and administrative law
• Code of Iowa, Iowa Administrative Code, and Code of Federal Regulations
• Iowa Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure
• Iowa and Rules of Evidence
• Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct and Standards for Professional Conduct
• Methods, practices and references utilized in conducting legal research
• Courtroom procedures and local court rules
• Advanced mathematical concepts including statistical analysis
• English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary and proofreading skills
• Electronic court filing systems

• Make difficult decisions requiring a high degree of interpretation and judgment of laws, policies, standards, and precedents
• Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedence to ascertain the determining aspects of cases
• Understand, interpret, apply and explain Code of Iowa, Iowa Administrative Code and applicable case law
• Understand, interpret, apply and explain applicable federal laws and regulations and applicable case law
• Organize and communicate facts, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals in formal and informal situations
• Prepare legal documents including court pleadings, motions, briefs, memos and correspondence
• Present and argue cases in court and administrative hearings
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriate
• Represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
• Be detail oriented and accurate while performing duties
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, judges, County staff and elected officials, representatives of other local governments, members of the public, witnesses, etc.
• Interact effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view
• Collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare various documents, including but not limited to memoranda, briefs, correspondence, and legal documents
• Handle multiple tasks and competing priorities
• Use a computer for the purposes of word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, presentations, court filings, e-mail, research and internet
• Handle moderate to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Follow complex oral and written instructions
• Operate common office equipment such as calculators, postage machines, photocopiers, multi-line telephones and scanners
• Have clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hardcopy forms
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouse
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Sit, stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, bend, twist and reach
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various facilities
• Work flexible schedule including periodic evening meetings and additional time as needed

• Provide legal advice to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Elected Officials, County Offices, County Departments, Johnson County Conservation Board, Johnson County Public Health, and Johnson County Boards and Commissions.
• Represent the County Attorney’s office in all Courts in Johnson County and the Iowa federal courts.
• Represent Johnson County in administrative hearings.
• Carry out duties relating to civil commitment proceedings.  
• Carry out duties related to Johnson County code enforcement.
• Facilitate enforcement of civil penalties related to tobacco enforcement in Johnson County.
• Prepare and review ordinances, resolutions, contracts, inter-governmental agreements, and other legal documents.
• Represent the State of Iowa in post-conviction relief litigation.
• Carry out duties related to civil forfeiture actions including representing the State of Iowa in civil forfeiture proceedings.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery documents and jury instructions related to litigation.
• Provide legal advice for township officers as directed by the County Attorney.
• Enforce forfeited bonds accruing to the state or the county.
• Carry out duties related to bankruptcies elated to Johnson County.
• Research issues as directed by the County Attorney.
• Coordinate and direct investigative functions in administrative and civil matters as required; may direct the work of investigators, law clerks, and legal assistants.
• Make recommendations concerning policies, procedures, and the more effective utilization of staff.
• Assist in carrying out duties of the County Attorney as directed by the County Attorney.
• Participate in trainings/education opportunities, conferences, seminars and work-related meetings as requested.
• Perform all work activities in accordance with county policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Attend work regularly.

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FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade:  16

Job Profile: 2005

Job Family: Attorney - Attorney

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