Posting number: 1342
Department: County Attorney's Office
Job classification: DEPUTY COUNTY ATTORNEY
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Attorney
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, Officials, supervisors, employees, attorneys, judges, law enforcement staff, other County employees, other agencies, and the general public.
Review investigative reports and evidence.
Interview and prepare witnesses for various legal proceedings.
Develop strategies and arguments in preparation for legal proceedings.
Conduct hearings and present evidence concerning all stages of legal proceedings.
Perform professional legal research.
Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, reports, briefs and other legal documents as required or requested.
Review orders, opinions, memos, contracts, rules and regulations, correspondence, and other legal papers for use by county departments and officials.
Confer with judges and opposing counsel concerning pending cases.
Confer with and advise investigative agencies concerning pending investigations.
Advise various county entities on legal questions and interpretations.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal procedure, civil procedure and other relevant Nebraska statutes.
Prosecute cases under the Nebraska criminal, juvenile and traffic code.
Prosecute or defend civil actions, including administrative proceedings on behalf of the county or any of its officers.
Prosecute cases under the Mental Health Commitment Act.
Confer with colleagues to establish and verify basis for legal issues.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Diversion Services, Victim Witness and other outside agencies that may be relevant for making referrals as needed or requested.
Report to work with regular, predictable, and consistent attendance.
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, and
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice law in Nebraska.
Knowledge of laws, research, and legal writing ability
Skill in preparing legal opinions and orders; effective communication skills; skill in operating the listed tools and equipment
Ability to prepare and analyze comprehensive legal documents
Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion
Ability to communicate effectively, in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work under pressure, deadlines, and/or frequent interruptions
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to navigate stressful situations while maintaining composure
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to, multi-line phone, computer and computer software, typewriter, printer, scanner, copier, and fax
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work requires some physical activity, including frequent periods of sitting/remaining stationary walking/moving about, standing/remaining upright, as well as occasionally bending and reaching. The incumbent must possess the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate/manipulate equipment (e.g. use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Required sensory abilities include vision, hearing and touch. Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges, include close and color vision as well as the depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Communication abilities include the ability to talk (verbal exchange) and hear within normal ranges.
Work is generally performed in an office setting during day-shift hours, however hours may occasionally include evening, holidays, and call-ins, with occasional outside work setting and exposure to elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.
Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, reference checks, successful completion of a national criminal background check, successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, and other job related tests or checks as may be required.
The job description is current as of the date signed. Any omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
We serve the Sarpy County community, which is home to is home to the cities of Bellevue, Papillion, La Vista, Gretna and Springfield as well as Offutt Air Force Base. Sarpy County is part of the Omaha metro area, and has a population of 190,000+.
