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Staff attorney performing legal work assisting the County Attorney in providing legal advice and representation to the Board of County Commissioners and to various departments and officials of Summit County Government. This job requires skilled knowledge and ability in the following areas and will typically involve complex cases and matters.
Job Responsibility:
Provides legal advice and memoranda to elected officials, department and division heads, and employees on any legal issue affecting the County
Provides legal counsel and representation on special projects and special districts
Assists elected officials, commissioners, and other County personnel in negotiating and preparing contracts, leases, deeds, easements, and various legal documents as well as the development and drafting of resolutions, ordinances, and regulations
Represents the County in legal matters concerning the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and various County departments in meetings, administrative hearings, public hearings and court proceedings
Conducts legal research, interview County officials/employees and witnesses, prepare court filings, and handle other matters in preparation for trial and/or hearings of any type
Explain and interpret statues, regulations, and status of case to County official and employees
Performs other duties and related work as required
Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited law school with an LL.B/J.D. degree
2 years of experience as a practicing attorney
Must be admitted by the Colorado Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Colorado