Hybrid Deputy Borough Attorney bei KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AK
KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, AK · Soldotna, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in Soldotna
About the Department
Performs professional legal and administrative work of a highly responsible nature, assisting the borough attorney in performing the legal services for the borough and school district.
Position Duties
Requires admission to practice law in Alaska. Must have a valid Alaska driver's license to perform all job functions.
Desirable Qualifications:
Several years of experience in the general practice of law in the State of Alaska with noteworthy experience in the fields of Alaska municipal law, contract and real estate law, and tax law.
A thorough knowledge of, and skill in, the methods of legal research, and draftsmanship, including electronic and traditional forms of legal research.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the legal department employees, supervisors, subordinates, public officials, other department heads, and the general public.
Detailed knowledge of federal, state and Alaska municipal civil law, including the constitutional, statutory and case law pertaining to Alaska borough government law. Working knowledge of Alaska municipal criminal law.
Thorough knowledge of legal requirements relating to the authority and functions of borough and municipal departments and service areas.
Knowledge of judicial procedures, rules of evidence and court practice in the state and federal courts in Alaska.
Knowledge of established precedents and sources of legal reference applicable to borough legal activities.
Ability to organize, interpret and apply legal principles and knowledge to complex legal problems, in drafting sound legal opinions, and in preparation of a wide variety of legal documents.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Progressive experience in the practice of municipal law.
Minimum Qualifications
Assists the borough attorney in the performance of all legal services of the borough including those of legal advisor to the mayor, assembly, school board, other borough and school district officers and department heads, or designees.
Represents the borough and school district in all matters, civil and criminal, coming before any court or tribunal as assigned by and under the supervision of the borough attorney.
Drafts ordinances and resolutions including supporting analyses, policies and procedures requested by the borough attorney, departments, boards and commissions.
Performs legal research including both traditional and electronic research using the internet, Westlaw or other similar electronic and other available legal research resources.
Under the supervision of the borough attorney, analyzes or drafts, and, approves, as to form and legal sufficiency, all contracts, bonds and other similar documents referred to the deputy borough attorney to which the borough is a party.
Furnishes necessary legal certificates required by state and federal agencies in the absence of the borough attorney.
Substitutes for the borough attorney at the request of, or in the absence or unavailability of the borough attorney, and performs the borough attorney’s duties at the direction of the borough attorney for short periods of time during the absence of the borough attorney.
Performs such other legal or administrative duties as may be required by the borough attorney.
May supervise and train clerical and technical staff as needed to coordinate work required for the deputy borough attorney.
Other related duties as assigned by Borough Attorney.
