Date Posted: 02/19/2014

Department: Legal

Job Title: County Attorney

Location: Kiowa, CO

Salary: $75,000-$90,000.00/Annual

*This position will close on the 19th of March, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.*

Elbert County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If interested, please submit applications and resumes to:

Elbert County Government

Attn: Candace Meece

215 Comanche St.

PO Box 7

Kiowa, Colorado 80117

Or email:

If you have any questions please contact Candace Meece at (303) 621-3150

ELBERT COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Job Description

JOB TITLE: County Attorney

FLSA STATUS:EXEMPT DEPT: LEGAL

SALARY:$75,000-$90,000/YEAR

DATE ORIGINATED:02/2014

PREPARED BY:N/A DATE REVISED: N/A

APPROVED BY:BOCC

DEFINITION OF WORK:

The Board of County Commissioners of Elbert County, Colorado, seeks to consider qualified applicants for a full-time County Attorney position to serve as general counsel to the Board of County Commissioners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(The following examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

  • County Attorney serves at the pleasure of the Board of County Commissioners.
  • Receives general direction from the Board of County Commissioners.
  • Serves as legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, Elbert County elected officials, Elbert Count Departments, and other county government agents as authorized.
  • Researches, analyzes and interprets legal documents and matters.
  • Evaluates complex legal issues; advises appropriate Elbert County personnel on recommended or required courses of action; issues legal opinions or briefs on behalf of Elbert County; assists Elbert County departments with legal inquiries or problems.
  • Represents the Board of County Commissioners and other designated Elbert County government parties in complex litigation; prepares cases and initiates and defends Elbert County and its agents in legal disputes; prepares cases for litigation; represents Elbert County in court proceedings in courts of original jurisdiction and appellant courts.
  • Reviews, evaluates and drafts complex contractual agreements on behalf of Elbert County; interprets contract provisions; drafts policies, regulations and resolutions.
  • Represents Elbert County management parties as necessary in employee appeals.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibility in accordance with Elbert County policies, procedures and applicable laws including: interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Manages and ensures an efficient and effective workflow in support of the Board of County Commissioners, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Elbert County staff and representatives from outside agencies.
  • Represents Elbert County at various functions such as making speeches at civic and business associations, meeting with influential persons within the community, developers, officials, citizens, and representatives of the press, to establish goodwill and resolve/respond to issues.
  • Secures, justifies, and monitors use of budgetary monies and capital.
  • Monitors current, newly adopted, and proposed legislation; suggests changes in legislation; lobbies for legislation and represents Elbert County as an expert witness as requested.
  • Prepares ordinances, resolutions, legislation, contracts and other legal documents as required by the Board of Commissioners or other Elbert County officials.
  • Provides legal advice to selected Elbert County departments as required on a daily basis.

OTHER DUTIES:

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of and skill in statutory interpretation and legal research.
  • Knowledge of federal and Colorado state laws, rules, regulations, and procedures regarding county government.
  • Must possess excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with the Board of County Commissioners, elected and appointed officials, boards and committees, and other Elbert County employees.
  • Organization and supervisory skills.
  • Ability to exercise sound and professional judgment in conformance with Elbert County policies and procedures and ethical principles including discretion, critical, insightful, and analytical consideration of issues confronting Elbert County, elected and appointed officials, and department heads.
  • Must possess a high level of maturity and a professional approach to issues and problems, must show patience and tolerance when working through the multitude of issues that confront Elbert County, within an intense and fast paced environment.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Elbert County employees, representatives of other agencies and organizations, and members of the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Active member in good standing with the State Bar of Colorado.
  • Admitted to practice law in all Colorado Courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
  • Local government legal experience preferred.
  • Litigation experience preferred