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ATTORNEY

Henry County Government · McDonough, GA · 3 wk ago
LegalFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: h3 for headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections that have real specific content. The posting includes description, examples of duties, minimum qualifications, knowledge/skills/abilities, physical demands, work environment, etc. No explicit Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we should not include those headings. We need to include sections for About the role (maybe description), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (minimum qualifications), Qualifications (maybe licenses), Skills (knowledge/skills/abilities). We need to avoid repeating job title. Also we need to preserve all substantive info, not invent. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to decide what goes where. We have description: "The purpose of this position is to investigate and prosecute or defend misdemeanor criminal cases in an assigned legal office or County department." That's about the role. Examples of Duties: long list. That's responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Requires a Juris Doctorate, and two (2) years of related experience in criminal justice, litigation, or related legal field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Licenses Or Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license. Must possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association. Special Requirements: None. Knowledge, Skill, Abilities / Supplemental Information: list of knowledge, skills, abilities. Physical Demands: description. Work Environment: description. We should include sections: About the role (p), Responsibilities (ul), Requirements (maybe combine education/experience and licenses), Qualifications (maybe licenses?), Skills (knowledge/skills/abilities). But we need to avoid thin sections. Could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But spec says use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for Requirements (education/experience) and Qualifications (licenses). Could combine them under Requirements? But better to follow spec: Use headings for each if there is content. We'll include:

About the role

...

Responsibilities

  • ... each duty as li

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate
  • Two (2) years of related experience in criminal justice, litigation, or related legal field (or equivalent combination)

Qualifications

  • Valid Georgia driver’s license
  • Licensure from the Georgia State Bar Association

Skills

  • Knowledge of local government operations, legal related programs, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications related to the essential functions of the job.
  • Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.
  • Ability to get along with others and work effectively with the public and co-workers.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evening meetings.
  • Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.
  • Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.
  • Ability to work with and process payments for accounts within the budget and department.
  • Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.
  • Ability to operate a copying machine.
We could also include Physical Demands and Work Environment as sections? Not in allowed headings list; only those specific headings allowed. So we should not add extra headings. The instruction: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies we can use those headings; maybe we can also use others? It says e.g., but likely only those are allowed. Safer to stick to those. Physical Demands and Work Environment could be omitted? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. If we omit them, we lose info. However maybe we can incorporate them into existing sections like Responsibilities or About the role? But they are not duties. Could we put them under Responsibilities? Not appropriate. Could we put them under Requirements? Not appropriate. Could we put them under Skills? Not appropriate. Could we create a new heading? The instruction says use h3 for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't explicitly forbid other headings, but says "use

for section headings (e.g. ...)" which suggests those are the expected ones. It also says "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we could add a section for Physical Demands and Work Environment if we treat them as separate headings, but they are not in the list. Might be okay to add but risk deviating. Better to incorporate them into existing sections: maybe under Responsibilities as "Physical demands" and "Work environment" as list items? But they are not duties. Could add under Requirements? Not. Alternatively, we could create a section "Physical Demands" and "Work Environment" as h3 headings even though not listed; risk being considered not following instruction. The instruction says "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The "e.g." implies examples, not exhaustive list. So we can use other headings as needed. Probably acceptable. Thus we can add:

Physical Demands

...

Work Environment

...

We must ensure not to include boilerplate like EEO, ADA, Drug-Free Workplace, etc. Remove those lines. Now we need to extract the duties list into li items. The duties are long sentences with semicolons. We need to split into separate li for each duty? The examples of duties paragraph includes many duties separated by semicolons. We could break them into separate li for clarity. Must preserve all substantive info; splitting is okay as long as we don't lose info. We'll produce li items each representing a duty. Let's parse the duties paragraph: "Conducts initial case evaluations as assigned, reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case; assesses defendants’ eligibility and needs; reviews criminal histories; determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges; reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers; ensures sufficient probable cause; prepares or reviews charges and discovery; and prepares for arraignment.Investigates, analyzes, and prepares assigned cases for hearings and trials; interviews complainants, law enforcement officers, and defendants; requests and inspects records and evidence; makes investigative requests and follows up on leads; obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis; identifies and interviews witnesses; verifies alibis; observes crime scenes; subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial; prepares clients for trial; determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses; assesses need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation; anticipates legal issues; prepares graphics and exhibits; assists in the development of case strategies; and presents cases to superiors.Represents assigned clients, including the County, at arraignments, preliminary and pre-trial hearings and conferences, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, alternative and diversion programs, specialty courts, or any related courtroom proceedings; prepares and argues motions and evidence; negotiates and presents plea resolutions; negotiates at all stages on behalf of the client; advises clients regarding the acceptance or rejection of plea offers; and assists with jury selection, opening and closing statements, evidence presentation, witness questioning, and bond/sentencing recommendations as assigned. Communicates with and serves as a liaison to County staff, clients, victims, families, witnesses, and community partners; develops attorney-client relationship; provides information and updates regarding case status; makes appropriate referrals; requests victim advocates and assists them as needed; and explains and advises regarding the investigative and judicial process.Conducts research and documentation for assigned cases; research relevant case law; interprets case law in relation to the facts of the case; researches the terms, procedures, or science used in other fields; prepares briefs and motions and responses to same; writes case summaries; drafts complaints, accusations, indictments, jury charges, and supporting documents; and makes trial notes.Manages assigned caseload; attends scheduled court appearances; creates new case files; inputs and records case-related data and notes into computer system; logs case activities; closes files; receives and reviews calendars; and coordinates with court administration, clients, witnesses, experts, and others.Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge in appropriate legal fields; attends conferences, seminars, meetings, and training events relevant to area of assignment; keeps abreast of legal changes; and participates in professional organizations. Coordinates with community partners and the public to support and promote criminal justice efforts and crime prevention initiatives; educates and informs the community about the criminal justice system; and conducts and attends meetings with schools, government organizations, healthcare providers, interest groups, or other community partners. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes, and per established procedures; receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Communicates with County officials, supervisor, other County employees, law enforcement, outside attorneys, judicial staff, clients, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.Performs other related duties as assigned." We need to split by semicolons and periods? Might be messy. Simpler: keep the paragraph as is inside a

under Responsibilities? But instruction says use

  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to make a list. We can break each major duty separated by semicolons and periods into li. Might be many li but okay. We'll produce li items for each distinct duty phrase. Let's extract roughly: - Conducts initial case evaluations as assigned - Reviews case file and analyzes the facts and evidence of the case - Assesses defendants’ eligibility and needs - Reviews criminal histories - Determines appropriateness of diversion, dismissal, or charges - Reviews accuracy of jurisdiction, venue, and scope of arrest powers - Ensures sufficient probable cause - Prepares or reviews charges and discovery - Prepares for arraignment - Investigates, analyzes, and prepares assigned cases for hearings and trials - Interviews complainants, law enforcement officers, and defendants - Requests and inspects records and evidence - Makes investigative requests and follows up on leads - Obtains and reviews scientific results and analysis - Identifies and interviews witnesses - Verifies alibis - Observes crime scenes - Subpoenas witnesses and prepares them for trial - Prepares clients for trial - Determines need for, procures, and interviews expert witnesses - Assesses need for psychological/psychiatric evaluation - Anticipates legal issues - Prepares graphics and exhibits - Assists in the development of case strategies - Presents cases to superiors - Represents assigned clients, including the County, at arraignments, preliminary and pre-trial hearings and conferences, probation and sentencing, post-adjudication/post-conviction hearings, alternative and diversion programs

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