Assistant County Attorney

Archuleta County is seeking a qualified Assistant County Attorney. The Assistant County Attorney earns a salaried wage of $82,430.40- $115,481.60/per year, depending on experience and qualifications. We also offer excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(a) retirement plan, County will match employee contribution, up to 7%, 10 paid holidays, PTO, bereavement leave, and $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today!

ABOUT ARCHULETA COUNTY

Pagosa Springs is the county seat for Archuleta County and is located in the Colorado Sunbelt, just 35 miles north of the New Mexico border along the western slope of the Continental Divide. The combination of a high desert plateau and the Rocky Mountains to the north and east of town creates an unusually mild mountain climate. As a portal to the nearly 3 million acres of the San Juan National Forest and Weminuche Wilderness Area, Archuleta County is a doorway to the four seasons of outdoor adventure which landed us in Outdoors Magazine's top 10 best Towns in American (2015) and Men's Journal's "20 Best Mountain Towns in America (2017).

In order to assemble and retain team members who share our core values of honesty, integrity, sound judgment, customer service, professionalism, and accountability, we work hard to be an employer of choice. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and a positive work culture.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The administration retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of the job at any time.

• Provide counsel and legal representation, supported by one Paralegal, for Archuleta County, which may include research, all aspects of litigation, policy review, and general legal advice regarding current issues under consideration by the County.
• Assume responsibility for legal matters handled by the Attorney's Office, including but not limited to the following:
  • Employment Issues.
  • Property tax appeals.
  • Building and land use code enforcement.
  • Responses to public records requests and litigation related to same.
  • Land use applications under the County's Land Use Regulations.
  • Review contracts, draft resolutions, ordinances, property transactions, and other legal instruments for legal sufficiency,
  • Otherwise perform tasks related to providing legal advice and representation of the County and its elected and appointed officials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the level of required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, with a record of strong academic performance.
• Admission to practice and active member of the Bar of the State of Colorado in good standing, with the ability to maintain active admission during employment.
• Three to five years of practice experience is preferred with a county, municipality, or other local government.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Exhibits the highest levels of independent professional judgment, ethics, and professionalism commensurate with a position of public trust.
• Desires and is motivated to work in a results-driven, mission-oriented, fast-paced professional environment.
• Knowledge of employment law.
• Has the ability to independently handle legal matters on behalf of the County.
• Has the ability to organize and express ideas through excellent oral and written communications to a wide variety of audiences, particularly a demonstrated proficiency with written and oral advocacy.
• Has the ability to focus proactively on risk management and problem avoidance.
• Has the ability to find workable solutions to problems either independently or in collaboration with the County Attorney.
• Has experience making timely analytical, unbiased, and reasoned professional judgment, and the ability to accept and support decisions of the client in a positive manner, but at the same time provide candid advice and counsel to the client.
• Has the proven ability to be a good listener and communicator, both orally and in writing.
• Has the ability to provide timely, accurate, and responsive work product.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Multi-line central telephone and voice mail system
• Personal computer including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, WebEx, Westlaw and Nitro Pro software
• Printer
• Copier
• Automobile (normally a county vehicle)
• Web camera and microphone

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Admission to practice and active member of the Bar of the State of Colorado in good standing, with the ability to maintain active admission during employment.

Salary : $82,430 - $115,482