County Attorney-(Posting #515000-2960)

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halifax county governmentRaleigh (NC)

Lawyers Legal Counsel and Prosecution

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Description: The County Attorney is the chief legal counselor for the County and legal advisor to the County Commissioners, County Manager, and all county offices, departments, agencies and boards. Duties include response to legal inquiries, preparing and reviewing legal documents, rendering legal opinions concerning all areas of county government, and representing the County in litigation. The County Attorney works under the general supervision and direction of the County Manager and is required to take an active role on the County Management Team.

Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of law and extensive experience as a practicing attorney, with substantial experience in local government preferred. Possession of a license to practice law in the State of North Carolina. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina is required. Halifax County requires each department head to reside within the county borders by the completion of their nine-month probationary period. Applicants That Do Not Meet the Full Qualification Requirements, May Be Offered a Trainee or Work/Against Appointment (only for positions that are work against eligible) Halifax County is a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. EOE/M/F/V/D

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