Senior Assistant County Attorney

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Job Information

Title:

Senior Assistant County Attorney

Market Range:

AT12

Approved Date:

2/15/2021 3:04:21 PM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

Job Code:

100655

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 including general ligation, appellate work, risk management and general local government law practice. 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, risk management, contract negotiation/review, appellate work and other legal issues. Prepares cases, consults with employees, reviews written documentation and appears in court.

1

40%

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

2

30%

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

3

20%

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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

10%

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:

P3

Career Level Description:

Professional Level 3

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Plans and manages projects that have significant impact on Work Group and Division results OR works as a technical expert within a Medical or Scientific Discipline.

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Shares insights and analyses that inform new processes, and/or operational plans.

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

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Works to influence parties within and outside of the Work Group and Division regarding projects and procedures.

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May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within the Work Group.

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Requires advanced knowledge of the Work Group and Division typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management.

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Within Medical or Scientific Disciplines, typically requires a doctoral degree.

Qualifications

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Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law

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Five 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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Doctorate

Graduate from an accredited school of law

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4 Years

Considerable knowledge of constitutional, federal, state, and local laws

affecting municipal government

And

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4 Years

Experience advising and representing administrative and quasi-judicial

boards and commissions

And

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4 Years

Ability to prepare and try complex civil cases

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NCBL - North Carolina Bar License

Upon Hire

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Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Strong written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and the public.

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Critical thinking with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills including the ability to reverse engineer configurations.

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Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.

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Ability to communicate effectively and disseminate information to senior management.

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

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Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.

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Ability to independently prioritize, manage and coordinate multiple assignments.

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.

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 and apply non-routine verbal and/or written instructions

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