Assistant County Counselor Sheriffs Legal Advisor
Assistant County Counselor Sheriffs Legal Advisor
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Job Description
Overview
A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values we provide excellent public service seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits retirement plans wellness incentives a great organizational culture and much more! If youre searching for something more than just a job something akin to a calling then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!
Job Description
Johnson County Government in Olathe Kansas is actively recruiting for anattorney to partner with the Johnson County Sheriffs Office. This attorney works closely with leadership within the Sheriffs Office to proactively identify and address legal issues including providing comprehensive risk assessment. The Assistant County Counselor (Sheriffs Legal Advisor) is able to provide legal services in complex legal matters with minimal supervision. First reveiw of applications will begin on April 7 2025. Additional responsibilities include:
- All civil matters related to the Sheriffs statutory obligations and operations.
- Advising on and taking responsibility for all employee disciplinary matters within the Sheriffs Office including representing the Sheriffs position on 1 grievances 2 during disciplinary actions before the Civil Service Board Kansas Human Rights Commission or Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and 3 in agency claims regarding Sheriff employees.
- Responding to all Kansas Open Records Act requests court orders and requests for subpoenas concerning Sheriffs Office records.
- Reviewing and revising policies directives and similar guidance for the Sheriffs Office.
- Advising the Sheriff on matters related to mortgage foreclosures tax sales processes writs precepts and orders.
- Providing legal advice regarding the Sheriffs responsibility for the County jail and all prisoners therein including garnishments of prisoner accounts and requests for transportation to funerals.
- Advising on issues related to the disposal of property and evidence belonging to the Sheriff and/or Sheriffs Office.
- Providing legal training for recruits and new supervisors as requested by the Sheriffs Office.
- Drafting and reviewing contracts for the Sheriff including housing and purchasing agreements as well as multijurisdictional law enforcement agreements.
- Accepting service of process on behalf of the Sheriff deputies or claims and lawsuits against them when specifically authorized.
- Addressing any other matters as agreed upon between Chief Counsel and the Sheriffs Office.
Job Requirements
Juris Doctorate active Kansas licensure to practice law five 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney required.
Masters of Law in local government law or another area of law relevant to the work of the Johnson County Legal Department and experience practicing in local government preferred.
Additional education beyond the Juris Doctorate may be substituted for experience.
Johnson County Government requires reference/background screening for all positions. Specified criteria may vary by Department/Agency.
Physical Environmental and Special Working Conditions:
All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments/agencies in a declared emergency situation.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
