Assistant County Counselor - County Counselor

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13672033 This attorney position assists the County Counselor with protecting the Countys legal interests in all matters in which the County is involved, including the advising of the Board of County Commissioners, department heads and other county officials as assigned. Ensures that the County is properly represented in legal proceedings as assigned, and that contracts, deeds, bonds, and other official documents are approved for form and legality (as assigned). Advise the County Commissioners, elected officials, county manager and division/department heads (as assigned) on questions of law pertaining to County business. - Act as the primary point of contact, provide legal representation, and provide legal advice for County entities and functions such as Human Resources, claims and litigation alleging violations of employment laws, legislative services, health and human services functions (COMCARE, Health Department, and Department of Aging and Disabilities Services), and other departments (as assigned). - Attend meetings of the Board of County Commissioners as required. - Staff other public hearings and boards as required. - Respond to inquiries made by commissioners and other county officials. - Prepare resolutions, briefs, opinions, pleadings and other legal papers; conducts necessary legal research; maintain case records and prepares reports. - Review case law and legislation for impact on County business. - Examine and advise on deeds, bonds, contracts and other documents and approves as to form. - Provide trainings to stakeholders on topics within areas of responsibility as needed or by request. Represent and coordinate the representation of Countys interests in all matters related to the designated legal classification area, contracts, County resolutions, and other designated duties. - Provide legal representation to County entities as a primary attorney on matters pertaining to the designated classification area. - Regular staff meetings of associated boards and their subcommittees. Examine claims, lawsuits, and demands against the County to determine their legality. - Prosecute interests of or defend interests of County in demands, claims and litigation involving the County as assigned. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}