Assistant County Solicitor

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Assistant County Solicitor
The candidate provides legal representation and assists the County Solicitor and First Assistant County Solicitor in advising the Board of Commissioners, as well as all departments and elected offices of the County. Provides legal advice to County Departments, elected officials, and the Board of Commissioners on two or more of the following issues: contract matters, liability issues, labor and personnel issues, guardianship matters, open records matter, collection issues and litigation matters. Drafts contracts, ordinances, policies and various other legal documents for the Board of Commissioners and other County departments. Files legal pleadings and documents necessary to represent the County attorney miscellaneous hearings and matters. Provides coverage for the County Solicitor and First Assistant County Solicitor as needed for various meetings, hearings and other matters. Assists in providing legal representation and advice to County on labor grievances/arbitrations filed by the various unions. Acts as a liaison between the County, the public, County departments and outside agencies on issues including grants, contract matters, real estate transactions, and County government procedures. Works with Human Resources to provide legal assistance on the development of policies, to discuss employment actions and to improve the overall operation of the County from a legal perspective. Assists Assistant County Solicitor in purchasing matters, including the drafting and review of procurement documents, invitations to bid, requests for proposals and purchase orders. Drafts and reviews contracts developed as a result of the public procurement process. Reviews insurance requirements and consults with County’s insurance broker on insurance coverage issues. Reviews all County Policies on a regular schedule for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Reviews and reuses, as appropriate, all current County templates for the procurement process. Provides coverage for assistant county solicitors and paralegals as requested by Solicitor or First Assistant Solicitor.

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