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MOFFAT COUNTY County Attorney in CRAIG, Colorado
POSITION: Moffat County Attorney
Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Commissioners, the Department of Human Services, and Moffat County Elected Officials and Department Heads. Negotiates, prepares, and enforces leases and other contracts to which the County is part. Represents the County in connection with litigation, administrative proceedings, settlement discussions and similar adversary proceedings except as to insured claims, and in connections with insured claims, monitors any related litigation being handled by private attorneys.
DUTIES: * Regularly reviews new case laws, statutes, and regulations having possible application to the County and provides advice regarding compliance with and implications of changes to the existing laws as required. * Attends hearings and meetings of the BOCC and various County boards and commissions as needed or directed. * Evaluates claims against the County and monitors claims handled by insurers as required. * Drafts and reviews leases, contracts, and other legal documents as required. * Meets with and otherwise communicates with the public, other governmental entities, and the press relating to County legal matters. * Performs administrative functions relating to the County Attorney's office.
- Detailed job description can be found on the Moffat County website.
REQUIREMENTS: * Must be at least 21 years of age * Licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. * At least 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney with experience in some or all of the following areas of law: litigations, family law, child support, employment law, Natural Resources, collections, subdivision and zoning, federal, state, and local government law, contracts, and civil rights law. * Valid Driver's License * Must successfully pass a drug screening and background check
- Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
WAGE: $91,464 - $114.330/year.
BENEFITS: Extensive benefits package
SHIFTS: FT/PT/Contracted
JOB SITE: Craig, CO
Deadline to Apply: Tuesday March 18th, 2025
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).