Assistant County Attorney / Senior Assistant County Attorney - Human Services

About the Role

Douglas County is seeking an Assistant County Attorney or a Senior Assistant County Attorney. This job involves legal work assisting the County Attorney in providing legal advice and representation to the Board of County Commissioners and various County Departments and Elected and/or Appointed Officials.

Responsibilities

• Represents the County in legal matters concerning the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and County departments in administrative hearings and court proceedings.
• Conducts legal research, interviews County Officers, employees, and witnesses, and handles other matters in preparation for trial and/or hearings of any type.
• Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of cases.
• May conduct trials in cases in state and federal court. Briefs and argues appellate cases in state and federal court.
• Explains and interprets statutes, regulations, and status of cases to County officials and employees.
• Provides legal advice and memoranda on legal questions to elected officials, department and division heads, and employees.

Requirements

• Must be admitted by the Colorado Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Colorado.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License upon hire, with complying insurance. Review of motor vehicle record is required at time of hire and periodically throughout employment.
• This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check including fingerprinting through a national database.