at Pottawatomie County in Westmoreland, Kansas, United States
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Pottawatomie County Attorney, the Assistant County Attorney is an exempt position under FLSA. The primary goal of this position is to prosecute violations against state and local laws. As an Assistant County Attorney, this position is responsible for working with law enforcement agencies to determine whether there is adequate evidence to file charges against individuals and secondly working successfully to bring those cases to successful closure in protecting the public safety, health, welfare and interest. This employee must exercise considerable independent judgement. Information handled in this office is of a confidential nature. Supervises staff in the preparation of documents and papers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (required):
- Prepares and files journal entries, legal documents, letters, invoices, reports, and records, summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas;
- Determines whether adequate evidence exists to prosecute cases for violation of state and local statutes;
- Coordinates schedule with the court calendar when setting hearing dates and times;
- Codes, prepares, disposes, and oversees the management of all case files, and office files;
- Prepares various reports for the County and for the State;
- Reviews law journals and other legal publications to identify court decisions pertinent to pending cases;
- Conducts legal research;
- Conducts trials and other hearings before the court;
- Assists the County Attorney in preparation of cases.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
- Oversees the office in the absence of the County Attorney,
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.
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