ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY Job at Wabasha County
- Provides legal advise, support and representation to County officials, department heads and employees.
- This position represents the County in litigation, including pleadings, motions, legal research and court appearances. The case load is mostly misdemeanors.
- Prepare cases for trial by analyzing investigation reports, interviewing persons involved, drafting legal documents, presenting evidence and arguments in court, and negotiating settlements when determined appropriate.
- Represent the County in civil and criminal litigation and appeals in matters not resolved at the trial court level.
- Reviews drafts and negotiates contracts and other legal documents for the County.
- Study, interpret and apply laws, decisions, rules of court, and other authorities in preparation of cases, opinions and briefs.
- Keep abreast of the new and amended laws, court decisions, rules and regulations. Relies on judgment in assessing risks, reviewing cases and advising county departments and employees.
- Participates in call rotation for office, is available to law enforcement in the evenings, on holidays and weekends.
- Develops and presents training seminars for law enforcement.
- This position performs the duties of the elected county attorney in their absence.
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Anticipates and responds to legal risks as issues arise, and protects county from same.
Assists with policy development to address potential risks to county departments and employees, working closely with the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners.
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