Under the direction of the County Attorney and directly reporting to the Deputy County Attorney, this position will provide legal advice, representation, and other legal services to Weld County Board of County Commissioners, the Weld County Sheriff's Office and other County departments. This position is intended to focus on providing legal services and support to the Weld County Sheriff's Office in all areas of law enforcement operations. This will include appearing in court on behalf of the Sheriff's office, drafting and reviewing contracts, policies and procedures, and legislation. It will also include responding to criminal justice or open record act requests, and managing outside counsel representing the office in federal litigation. In addition to representing the Sheriff's Office, this position will be part of the General Services Division of the County Attorney's office and will assist in representing the other County departments in general civil and administrative matters.
Representation of the Weld County Sheriff's Office - 65%
• Research and analyze legal liability issues involving law enforcement operations and provide day-to-day advice to the Sheriff and staff regarding legal compliance.
• Assist Outside Counsel with evaluation of litigation filed against the Sheriff's Office and assist with discovery and research support.
• Draft contracts, policies, correspondence, and other documents requiring legal expertise, including possible legislation.
• Review and respond to subpoenas for records, criminal justice record requests, and open records requests.
• Represent the Sheriff's Office in court proceedings, including appearance for subpoena returns.
• Monitor legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions.
• Review policies, procedures, and training for legal compliance.
General Services, Civil, and Administration Representation - 30%
• Legal Research and Writing: Research and prepare legal briefs and memorandum on complicated legal topics requested by County Attorney on behalf of a elected official or department head. Review, research and draft legislation for issues affecting the County. Effectively use Westlaw and other appropriate legal resources to research statutes and case law.
• Case and court preparation: Conduct legal research, interview clients, prepare witnesses and handle other details in legal preparation. Develop strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. May need to prepare and present bench or occasionally jury trials at the magistrate, county court or district court level.
• Open Record and Meeting laws and requests: Be familiar and able to research state open meeting, open record, and criminal justice record law requirements. Review open and criminal justice record requests to determine validity and appropriate department for response. Review responsive documents for confidentiality and necessary redactions.
• Communication: Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for assigned elected official, department head, or law enforcement agencies. Assists citizens and departments on telephone or in person. Communicates current and anticipated problems to the County Attorney. Confers with colleagues with specialty in area to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings or other issues that arise as part of normal duties.
Other duties as assigned - 5%
Required Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
• Juris Doctorate
• 3 years practicing law.
Preferred Experience
• 3 years legal practice with government entity or public type agency in either civil or criminal area.
• Experience working with law enforcement.
Skills and Abilities
• Must be proficient the use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and electronic filing used by the various courts.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, judicial officers and the Board of County Commissioners.
Licenses and Certifications
Bar Admission State of Colorado Upon Hire Required.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $102,960.00 - $130,416.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
Bar (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Greeley, CO 80631 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Greeley, CO 80631: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
