Description:The Deputy County Counselor assists the Riley County Counselor to provide legal counsel to the Board of Commissioners and County Department Heads. The position is a resource to the County for matters involving – contractual agreements, Benefit Districts, the annual filing of a tax foreclosure case, will assist with human resources matters, and may be asked to provide advice and direction to the Board of Commissioners on all areas of county government as needed.
Essential Functions:

• Represent the Board of County Commissioners under the purview and direction of the County Counselor.
• Give advice on legal questions and assist the County Counselor on legal matters. In the absence or unavailability of the County Counselor, advise department heads and department supervisors with legal questions.
• Commence, prosecute, or defend, as the case requires, assigned civil suits or actions in which County is interested and represent County generally in all matters of civil law.
• Draw contracts and other papers or documents required by the County, as directed, and furnish opinions in writing upon legal matters pending before the County, when requested.
• Assists the County Counselor in performing the duties provided by K.S.A. 19-716 and amendments thereto.
• Collect delinquent personal property taxes, as directed, in collaboration with appropriate County Departments.
• Assist the HR Director and Department Heads in personnel matters, as required.
• Supervise the preparation and filing of bankruptcy court, mortgage foreclosure and probate claims for real and personal property tax debts owed Riley County.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for formation and expansion of Riley County sewer, water, and paving districts, in coordination with the Riley County Clerk and Public Works departments, citizen petitioners, and other interested parties.
• Collaborate with the Planning & Development department to enforce zoning and sanitary codes
• Conduct a real property tac foreclosure case annually

Secondary Functions:

• Attend the meetings of the Board; and present proposed policies, programs and plans aimed at addressing overall county needs for review, revisions and approval by the Board of Commissioners as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:Education:

• Must be a juris doctorate graduate from a properly accredited law school.
• Must have and maintain a license to practice law in Kansas District Courts and in Kansas Federal District Courts

Experience:

• A minimum of five years legal experience, in Kansas local government law required, preferably at the County level.
• Appropriate combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of requirements.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently carrying out the duties of the position under the direction and standards set by the County Counselor.
• Ability to provide advice and representation to the other elected and appointed officials of Riley County when appropriate whenever the situation does not present conflict of interest with representation of the Board of County Commissioners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $107,030.21 - $116,662.93 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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