Overview
DHS/DCSS Legal Secretary 1 – 00000625 Jobs in Walker, GA at State of Georgia
OTERO COUNTY ADMINISTRATION, Alamogordo, New Mexico is recruiting for an Assistant/Deputy County Attorney. (This is an at-will, contract position.)
Employment Status: Full-Time
Experience Required: Two (2) years of progressively responsible legal experience, with public sector experience a plus.
Minimum Education Requirements: The degree of Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university; plus, other advanced training in business management or public administration.
Job Summary: Serves as assistant attorney to the County Attorney. Represents the County in all matters assigned by County Attorney; primary responsibilities will include prosecuting violations of County ordinances, research and memo drafting regarding a variety of administrative county issues, drafting ordinances, resolutions and transactional documents such as letters, memos, deeds and contracts, reviewing and submitting all tort claims, coordinating all document requests, reviewing and redacting requested documents, reviewing outside litigation work product to assess liability, and working with all county departments on a risk management and compliance development initiative by assisting in the review and drafting of policies and procedures, including zoning, personnel, finance, law enforcement and detention.
Knowledge
Knowledge of State of New Mexico statues and applicable Federal rules and regulations.
Knowledge of all fields of government law.
Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases and other research tools.
Knowledge of legal case management procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of management and personnel administration methods, techniques and policies.
Knowledge of budgets, grant requirements and financial reporting.
Knowledge of relevant civil and criminal law.
Knowledge of magistrate and district court proceedings.
Knowledge in electronic filing and rules for the local Judicial Courts.
Knowledge of legal ethics.
Knowledge of principles of business letter writing.
Applications may be picked up, and must be returned to the Otero County Administration Office, 1101 New York Avenue, Alamogordo, NM. An application and job description can be downloaded from our website, http://co.otero.nm.us.
Salary: DOE plus benefit package.
Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
OTERO COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: Up to $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Title: DHS/DCSS Legal Secretary 1 – 00000625
Company: State of Georgia
Location: Walker, GA
