ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSELOR

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS
Position Description

Assistant County Counselor

POSITION NUMBER: CO1003B FLSA STATUS: E

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position provides civil legal services for Shawnee County.

Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the County Counselor.

WORK PERFORMED

50% Litigation. Litigates various civil matters including, but not limited to: civil litigation filed

in State and Federal District Court, matters before various Administrative Agencies (i.e.

Board of Tax Appeals, Department of Labor, EEOC/KHRC), labor and employment

matters, appeals in State and Federal Courts, bankruptcy, property tax, real property,

collections, code enforcement, zoning, and workers compensation.

20% Drafting. Drafts resolutions, contracts, deeds, notices, letters and memoranda on various

legal topics.

10% Administrative Assistance. Assists with the administration of various County matters.

10% Legal Research. Provides legal research for the County Counselor.

10% Provide Legal Opinions. Drafts opinions for the County Commissioners, Department

Heads and County Counselor.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• General municipal, state, federal and common law affecting local government in Kansas.

• Judicial procedures, rules of evidence, trial, administrative and appellate procedures.

• Principles and practice of the legal profession including legal research, investigation,

preparation and presentation of formal litigation cases in State and Federal District Court and

Administrative Agencies.

• Established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to County and local

government activities.

Ability to:

• Deal effectively with elected officials, department heads, other County employees, and the

general public; speak effectively in court and before groups; express legal opinions effectively

in writing.

Shawnee County Position Description
Assistant County Counselor (CO1003B)

• Interpret and apply the provisions of labor agreements, County Code and County Personnel

Rules and Regulations.

• Prepare technical communications directed to governmental agencies, County Administration

and the public.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language.

Skills in:

• Organizing, interpreting and applying legal principles and knowledge to complex legal

problems.

• Preparation and trial of cases.
• Offering advice on legal implications of issues relating to a variety of government functions.
• Written and oral communication.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer/Tablet Photocopier Telephone

Printer Fax Machine Office Furniture

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctorate or comparable degree.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law before the Kansas Supreme Court and the

United States District Court for the District of Kansas.

Shawnee County Position Description
Assistant County Counselor (CO1003B)

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of the legal profession including legal research,

investigation, preparation and presentation of cases in court or other formal litigation.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

• Three (3) or more years of professional law practice with experience in general civil

litigation, administrative hearings, and appeals.

• Three (3) or more years of experience appearing before Kansas State or Federal Courts, or

appearing before Kansas Administrative agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Cover letter, résumé including references and writing sample required.
• Remote work is a possibility for this position.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position.

Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This

Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.