Job Summary:
Position involves representing Douglas County in criminal and civil cases, including hearings, trials and appeals under the direction of the Prosecuting Attorney. • Legal adviser to the Board of County Commissioners, giving written opinions when required by the Board or the Chair touching any subject that the Board may be called or required to act upon relating to the management of County affairs.
• Communicate regularly with County officials and be legal adviser to them and school directors in all matters relating to their official business and, when required, draft all instruments required for their official use.
• Appear for and represent the County in all civil proceedings in which the county may be a party.
• Review law enforcement incident reports, make charging decisions, draft and file charging documents, direct follow-up investigations, interview witnesses, and maintain communication with law enforcement on assigned cases.
• Prosecute all criminal and civil actions in which the state or County may be a party, defend all suits brought against the County, and prosecute actions upon forfeited bonds and actions for the recovery of debts, fines, penalties, and forfeitures accruing to the county.
• Research legal issues, draft memoranda and legal briefs and prepare cases for litigation for self and other attorneys as required.
• Present and conduct administrative proceedings.
• Try cases, perfect appeals, and present and conduct courtroom proceedings necessary for the hearing of assigned cases.
• Determine strategy, including organization, timing and order of evidence presentation, appearance of witnesses and related factors.
• Ensure the Prosecuting Attorney and other concerned parties are informed of case progress and direction.
• Perform other duties as directed or required.
• This list is illustrative and not a comprehensive listing of all functions / tasks performed in this position
Salary:
$9027-$9906/month
Benefits:
• 100% Employee Medical Coverage – Four (4) medical plan options
• 100% Employee Dental Coverage with Delta Dental
• Washington State Department of Retirement System – PERS / PSERS Eligible position (Employer / Employee contribution)
• 2.5% Deferred Compensation
• VEBA – Health Savings Plan starting $125 per month county contribution
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance – Mutual of Omaha • Flexible Spending Plan: Pre-tax insurance premiums / Health Care Account / Dependent Care
• Available AFLAC Plans • Employee Assistance Plan
• 10 Holidays, 1 Floating Holiday
• 8 hours Sick Leave accrual per month
• 8 Hours to start, then up to 15 hours of annual leave accrual per month.
• Longevity after 5 years $35.50/month, progresses up to 30 years $377.50/month
• VSP Vision plan available.
• Bilingual Pay