General Purpose 

Under the supervision of the County Attorney and Chief Deputy County Attorney, performs full performance  professional legal duties as required to expedite the efficient and effective litigation of criminal or civil cases and to  advise county officials, agents and employees. Part-time position may be a remote position working outside of the  County with limited scheduled in-person meetings/hearings allowed.  

Supervision Exercised 

Provides close to general supervision to any office staff as assigned or on a project-by-project basis.  

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ssential Functions 

Advises and counsels with county officials and department heads on civil legal matters; researches, drafts, and  issues legal opinions to county officials and agencies; drafts policies, procedures, resolutions, ordinances,  contracts, correspondence and other legal documents in behalf of the county and county officials; advises county  officials on legal compliance and risk management issues.  

Attends and participates in public meetings as needed to serve as a resource and legal voice of the county on issues  related to civil matters with a focus of allowing for remote work as much as possible.  

Performs research and prepares opinions of various legal problems of the county related to civil issues, i.e.,  planning and zoning, ordinances, records and deeds, tax valuation, public roads, public lands, water rights, right of-way and easements, land acquisitions, land use, etc.; prepares and litigates civil cases.  Prepares pleadings, conducts discovery, investigates cases, interviews witnesses and otherwise litigates civil  legal matters in behalf of the county in court and before administrative agencies; advises county officials on  litigation strategy.  

Receives, reviews and screens crime reports and intake activities on criminal cases, etc. from law  enforcement agencies within the county; assures proper legal procedures and processes are adhered to; determines  quality of case and eligibility for filing to pursue legal action; follows established procedures in preparing and  processing the brining of charges and pursuing legal penalties.  

Prepares for court by performing legal research, drafting briefs, gathering and analyzing evidence; delivers the  County's case in criminal proceedings; attends and participates in arraignments, sentencing, preliminary hearings,  trials and other court hearings. 

Prepares writs, subpoenas, warrants, petitions, affidavits and other legal documents; submits regular reports, written  or verbal, to apprise supervisor of status of assigned cases. 

Provides legal advice to law enforcement officers in their preparation of necessary paperwork as needed to expedite  law enforcement efforts, such as search warrants, arrest warrants, etc. 

Acts as liaison between the County Attorney's Office and local law enforcement agencies and provides legal advice  to these agencies as assigned. 

Performs related duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications 

Educations and Experience: 

A. Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate Degree; 

B. One (1) year experience in complex civil litigation is preferred. 

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equired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Working knowledge of the principles of law and their application; criminal trial procedures and the rules of evidence;  F

ederal Code, United States Constitution, U

tah

Code, Utah Constitutional provisions and local ordinances as they  apply to county government and its operation; case law related to a variety of county government subjects. Working  knowledge of federal and state administrative law.  

Skill in the art of negotiation and cooperative problem solving; leadership and organizational behavior management;  skill in the operation of Computer.  

Ability to successfully conduct the prosecution or defense in all criminal cases assigned; present statements of fact,  law and argument cleverly nd logically; gather and evaluate information obtained through research investigations,  and interrogations; develop effective relationships with the public, government officials, and judicial personnel;  supervise subordinates.  

Special Qualifications 

Must be eligible to practice law in the State of Utah. 

Must be accepted and in good standing with the Utah State Bar.  

Must be eligible to practice law in the United States Federal Court System. 

Must be able to practice in the United States Federal Court System.  

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ork Environment 

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require  variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain. Physical dimensions include walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, etc. Interpersonal communication skills essential to job  functions. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating  thinking and creative problem solving. Periodic travel required in normal course of job performance.  

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DA ACCOMMODATIONS 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job changes. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described  

here are representative of those that must be met or will be encountered by an employee while successfully  performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

San Juan County fully complies with THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)