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Stevens County Attorney's Office outlines duties, staff roles and path from intern to permanent legal assistant

Stevens County Attorney's Office briefing · November 22, 2024
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Summary

A presentation described the county attorney's responsibilities—from criminal prosecutions to civil representation—outlined three staff roles and highlighted a staff member's progression from intern to permanent legal assistant and office manager.

The county attorney's office in Stevens County provided an overview of its legal responsibilities and staffing structure during a briefing. "The role of the county attorney is, to represent the county legally," Speaker 1 said, adding that much of the work involves prosecuting criminal cases and handling child-protection, juvenile delinquency and adult-protection matters.

The office also represents the county and its agencies in civil legal matters, Speaker 1 said. "Other than that, the county attorney does represent, the entirety of the county and all its agencies in civil legal matters," the speaker added, noting the office works with…

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