Assistant county attorney vs staff attorney

Differences between assistant county attorney and staff attorney 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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Staff attorney example responsibilities.

• Generate an internal memorandum exploring VAWA and special immigrant juvenile cases that lead to the establishment of a new clinic program.
• Provide statewide training for attorneys and advocates on education law and also responsible for major impact education litigation and appeals.
• Create and conduct workshops on e-discovery, privilege, FMLA, ADA, and FLSA
• Conduct internal FLSA (wage and hour) compliance and re-classification audits for pre-complaint resolution.
• General practice attorney handling primarily bankruptcy, domestic relations and criminal cases, preparation of wills and trusts and probate.
• Draft wills, powers of attorney, probate estate administration filings, divorce filings, caregiver contracts, and property deeds.
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