Assistant County Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

For a complete job description, please contact Geary County Human Resources at View email address on us.fitly.work, or 785-28-5700

POSITION PURPOSE:

The job duties of the Assistant County Attorney include but are not limited to represent the State of Kansas in the prosecution of felony and misdemeanor crimes, Child in Need of Care cases, and Juvenile Offender cases; to prepare appellate briefs and orally argue them before the Kansas appellate courts; to assist law enforcement and give advice when needed or requested; and to provide responsive, courteous, and efficient service to County residents and the general public. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties described below are indicative of what the incumbent may be asked to perform. This position description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Geary County reserves the right to revise or change job duties, with or without notice, as the need may arise. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prosecute assigned cases under guidelines established by the County Attorney. 

2. Litigate all civil forfeiture cases submitted to the Geary County’s Attorney’s Office by various law enforcement agencies.

3. Coordinate criminal investigations as necessary and assist law enforcement in the drafting and execution of search warrants.

4. Litigate criminal cases, to include jury selection, direct examination and cross examination of witnesses and complete any post-conviction litigation to include appeals.

5. Assist law enforcement and other prosecutors, when needed or requested. 

6. Review all assigned cases for prosecution if appropriate and determine appropriate charges.

7. Attend all court proceedings necessary for the prosecution of all assigned cases.

8. Prepare and timely file all necessary pleadings related to all assigned cases.

9. Communicate with all necessary persons in all assigned cases.

10. Assist governmental or private local, state and federal agencies with the promotion of public safety and the current status of the law.

11. Reliable and dependable attendance essential.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required at the time of hire and/or for the continuation of employment. 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation for an accredited college or university as a Juris Doctor required. Admittance to the Kansas Bar Association and maintain good standing. Three (3) years legal experience, public sector experience preferred. A valid Kansas driver’s license required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of policies, procedures, and activities as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the job of Assistant County Attorney.
• Ability to be proficient in criminal prosecution to a level which guarantees reasonable success in prosecuting cases.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
• Ability to take control of situations in a responsible manner.
• Ability to comprehend, retain and apply County, State, and Federal policies and legislation, i.e. local resolutions, procedure manuals, MSDS sheets, safety manuals; and warning labels.