Senior Deputy County Attorney

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Job Information

Title:

Senior Deputy County Attorney

Market Range:

AT14

Approved Date:

2/10/2021 3:03:23 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

Job Code:

100661

Job Family:

Legal and Compliance

Sub Family:

Legal

Primary Purpose

Provides superior legal representation of all Wake County agencies and departments as assigned by the County Attorney. Represents the county in the areas that  may include general ligation, tort defense, appellate work, risk management and general local government law practice. Performs civil superior and district court ligation and provides informed advice and counsel to numerous and diverse county employees.

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Represents the county in legal proceedings at all levels of federal and state courts as required including but not limited to general litigation, tort defense, risk management, contract negotiation/review, appellate work and other legal issues. Prepares cases, consults with employees, reviews written documentation and appears in court.

1

75%

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Prepares notices, motions, petitions, complaints and orders. Manages the distribution of decisions and consults with opposing attorney's consulting attorneys, staff and outside agency representatives.

2

15%

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Acts as a liaison between county departments, courts, court personnel, judges, and attorneys in representations. Communicates with external parties, senior staff and elected officials.

3

5%

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Maintains records of all actions and cases. Ensures that documents are processed and reviewed for legal compliance and grammatical content.

4

5%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

P4

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 4

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Plans and manages execution of large projects that span a Division or multiple Work Groups OR works as an independent technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Works independently with minimal direction. Viewed as subject matter expert within discipline.

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Provides measurable input into new processes, standards and/or operational plans that impact Division results.

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Responsible for making moderate to significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of the Work Group.

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Propose new ideas and creative solutions to existing problems and/or work areas.

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.  May have responsibility for communicating with external parties and senior leaders.

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Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within Division or the Work Group.

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May manage projects at this level, requiring responsibility for the delegation of work and the review of others' work products

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Requires deep knowledge of discipline typically obtained through advanced education combined with extensive experience. Typically viewed as having a specialty within a discipline. May have broad knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree and post-doctoral training.

Qualifications

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Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law

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Fifteen years of experience as a practicing attorney

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North Carolina Bar License

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Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

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6 Years

Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws affecting municipal government

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6 Years

Experience advising and representing administrative and quasi-judicial boards and commissions

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8 Years

Ability to prepare and try complex civil cases

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NCBL - North Carolina Bar License

Upon Hire

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Strong negotiation, consultative and facilitation skills with the ability to effectively interact with all internal and external business partners.

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Strong ability to interact effectively with many different levels of people. Strong business acumen and savvy. Ability to be persuasive and articulate when advising on legal concerns and proposed mitigation strategies. 

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Ability to interpret complicated federal and state statutes, rules and regulations pertaining to applicable programs.

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Excellent active listening, verbal and written communication skills.

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Ability to resolve complaints, diffuse high-tension situation and conflicts, and counsel on difficult topics.

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Ability to multi-task and manage priorities, be a self-starter, work well under pressure and maintain confidentiality of information.

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Advanced critical thinking skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize.

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Critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and propose recommendations supported by defensible documentation.

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Strong sense of integrity and ethics with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

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Strong analytical, organizational, time management, legal research and multi-tasking skills.

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Analysis

Examines data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems.

Attention to Detail

Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Consulting

Applies knowledge of policies and procedures in the area of work to advise others across the organization on critical issues.

Enforcing Laws, Rules & Regulations

Enforces governmental laws, rules, and regulations, and initiates enforcement actions in a way that the public perceives as fair, objective, and reasonable.

Good Judgment

Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action.

Speaking

Effectively transfers thoughts and expresses ideas orally or verbally in individual or group situations.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize individual work schedule to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X