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Address:500 S Clinton St, Iowa City, Iowa, 55240Salary Range (Min-Mid)$95,209.31 - $114,251.17Dept./Office/Position TypeAttorney - AttorneyEmployee TypeRegularJob DescriptionDEFINITION AND DUTIES:Under direction of the County Attorney, performs a variety of administrative, technical, and advanced professional legal work of moderate to considerable difficulty in representing the County in criminal, juvenile, and civil cases by either the Code of Iowa or the Johnson County Code.Knowledge of:Code of Iowa and Iowa Administrative CodeIowa and Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure and Rules of EvidenceIowa Rules of Professional ConductCode of Federal RegulationsAdvanced mathematical conceptsEnglish language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, vocabulary and proofreading skillsAbility to:Represent the State of Iowa and Johnson County in Iowa State Court proceedingsUnderstand, interpret, apply and explain Code of Iowa/Iowa Administrative Code, federal laws and all rules, including the Rules of Professional Conduct, Evidence, and Criminal and Civil ProcedureConduct legal research and produce accurate legal arguments for briefs, memorandums and other documents as neededPresent evidence in civil commitment hearingsExercise sound professional judgment and prosecutorial discretion concerning cases, taking into consideration laws, policies, standards, precedents and the interests of justiceWork with minimum supervision in often difficult circumstancesMaintain confidentiality and security of information as appropriateRepresent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy mannerBe detail oriented while performing dutiesEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, victims and witnesses, judges, defense attorneys, law enforcement and members of the publicInteract effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of viewDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing biasCollect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reportsHandle multiple tasks and competing prioritiesUse a computer for the purposes of word processing, data entry, legal filings, spreadsheets, presentations, e-mail, case management, scanning, e-filing and InternetOperate common office equipment such as calculators, fax and postage machines, photo copiers, multi-line telephones and scannersHandle moderate to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the positionFollow complex oral and written instructionsOrganize and present facts, ideas, and opinions clearly and concisely, orally and in writing to groups and individuals in formal and informal situationsHave clarity of speech and hearing which permits effective communicationHave sufficient vision which permits moderate to heavy production and review of a wide variety of materials in both electronic and hardcopy formsHave sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate to heavy use of a keyboard and mouseLift and/or move up to 20 poundsSit, stand, walk, climb, squat, kneel, bend, twist and reachHave sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various facilitiesWork flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays, and additional time as neededMINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Juris Doctor degree and admission to practice law in Iowa.Special requirements: Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage. May require use of personal vehicle for official county business.SPECIFIC DUTIES: to be performed satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodationThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.Prosecute State of Iowa and Johnson County charges in State court, including pre- and post-trial proceedings, probations revocations, forfeiture, and extradition hearings.Carry out duties relating to civil commitment proceedings.Assist law enforcement and other appropriate agencies on legal issues and investigations of criminal actions including taking calls after hours as assigned.Provide assistance to law enforcement at crime scenes as needed.Keep victims and witnesses informed about the status of cases and utilize advocacy programs to assist victims and witnesses.Represent the State of Iowa in post-conviction relief proceedings.Research issues as needed and as directed by the County Attorney.Represent the State of Iowa in other legal hearings and proceedings as needed.Assist with training law enforcement and the public as requested by the County Attorney.Participate in trainings/education opportunities, conferences, seminars and work-related meetings as requested. Represent the County Attorney in community meetings and organizations as requested by the County Attorney.Maintain records of continuing legal education training and file all required reports in a timely manner to maintain valid Iowa law license.Assist in carrying out duties of the County Attorney as directed by the County Attorney.Perform all work activities in accordance with County Attorney’s Office and County policies, procedures and safety practices.Attend work regularly.Supplemental DescriptionFLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: 14Job Profile: 2006Job Family: Attorney - AttorneyCompensation Grade14 #J-18808-Ljbffr