Staff Role Responsibilities

County Attorney

Primary legal advisor to the Legislature and every County officer who is paid in whole or part from County funds
May be required to attend meetings of the Legislature and committee meetings to advise on legal problems
Prepares resolutions and local laws of a technical nature and gives advice concerning the legality of legislation
Prosecutes and defends civil actions and proceedings brought by or against the County, the Legislature or any County officer
Labor relations
Prepares deeds and other legal documents for real estate being acquired or sold by the County
This position is full time.

In conjunction with and at the direction of the County Attorney, investigates the law and renders professional legal opinions to the County Legislature and municipal and departmental officers
In conjunction with the County Attorney, represents the county and its officers in the courts, and at hearings of various types
Prepares pleadings, appeals, resolutions, ordinances, local laws, notices, contracts, and other legal papers and documents
Examines legal papers served on or filed with county departments and officials, and, in conjunction with the County Attorney, plans courses of action to follow to answer same
Performs legal and factual research in preparing cases for the courts and for hearings
As directed by the County Attorney, attends meetings of the County Legislature and its Committees and acts for and in place of the County Attorney in advising the Legislature and its Committees on legal and procedural matters

On behalf of the County Attorney, represents the county and its officials in matters before the Family Court assigned to handle juvenile delinquency, and PINS matters
Oversees the preparation of briefs, petitions, subpoenas, etc., required for cases
Investigates and researches applicable law and renders opinions as directed and/or requested by the County Attorney
Examines legal papers served on or filed with county departments and officials
Supervises the maintenance of a wide variety of case records and files
Reports on activities to the County Attorney and discusses progress of cases
Assists the County Attorney with other matters as requested and as time permits
Attends meetings and conferences as requested
Other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned