Assistant county attorney vs general counsel

Differences between assistant county attorney and general counsel duties and responsibilities

Assistant county attorney example responsibilities.

• Manage employment litigation in defense of organization, including wrongful termination, discrimination and retaliation claims.
• Render legal advice concerning matters not in litigation but require prompt action to avoid litigation.
• Represent county departments in administrative proceedings including contract bid protests and appeals of county-issu permits such as floodplain development permits.
• Evaluate all incoming record requests and subpoenas.
• Prepare petitions, subpoenas, and motions for court.
• Represent government agency in civil child protection proceedings including appeals.
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General counsel example responsibilities.

• Assist in liaising with insurance authorities, responding to regulatory inquiries and managing relationship with region from legal and business perspective.
• Review subpoenas and attorney letters for compliance with HIPAA and institutional guidelines and coordinate non-party depositions as needed.
• Prepare dozens of complex commercial transactions in connection to equity and debt securities offerings.
• Handle regulatory, compliance, licensing, and registration matters for securities broker- dealer and register investment adviser.
• Supervise commercial litigation, arbitration and claims, including case strategy, pleadings preparation, hearings, depositions and settlement negotiations.
• Supervise and train unit charge with securing patient medical records, ensuring compliance with Medicare and HIPAA regulations and accreditation standards.
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