Attorney is responsible for using specialized knowledge of national, state, and/or local laws to advise and represent clients and organizations in criminal or civil proceedings and other legal matters. Provides legal advice and counsel in support of business activities and transactions. Being an Attorney researches and interprets existing laws and regulations and anticipated changes to laws to guide informed decisions and reduce risk. Prepares and reviews various agreements, contracts, and other legal documents. Additionally, Attorney represents the organization in litigation, negotiations, and other matters where legal counsel is required. May have a billable hours requirement. Requires a JD. Requires State Bar membership. Typically reports to a manager. The Attorney work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be an Attorney typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Under supervision, performs intermediate clerical work encompassing a variety of office related tasks; does related work as required. Performs routine and repetitive clerical tasks which can be readily learned such as filing, proofreading, inputting data, processing mail, completing standard letters and forms, and typing dictated or otherwise drafted correspondence. Interacts with members of the public both in person and/or over the telephone to explain basic departmental policies and procedures or determines the proper person to whom to refer them for assistance. This position is under direct authority of County Attorney and/or Office Manager.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.
Other duties may be required and assigned.
Non-Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Mental and Physical Competencies Required to Perform Essential Functions:
Language Ability
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals and/or Iowa or County systems. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the County in clearly spoken English. Ability to communicate Woodbury County policies to managerial and non-managerial groups in person and in writing. Able by voice communications to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word in clearly spoken English.
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