Assistant County Attorney II

Attorney

Under general administrative direction of the County Attorney, provide legal representation for County offices/departments and employees in administrative and civil cases. Provide legal oversight by attending board meetings, drafting ordinances, and preparing/reviewing contracts and agreements. Provide legal oversight of County initiatives.

Knowledge of:

• 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

Ability to:

• 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

Minimum Education, Training and Experience:

Juris Doctor Degree; admission to practice law in State of Iowa AND a minimum of three years of practice. Public Sector legal experience preferred.

Special requirements: Valid driver's license and insurable under county liability coverage. May require use of personal vehicle for official county business.