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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant County Counsel (Extra Help Only)

Mariposa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$64.06/hr - $77.87/hr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant County Counsel to provide legal services to the Board of Supervisors and various departments. The role involves handling complex legal cases, conducting research, and representing the County in court proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Provides general and case specific advice in juvenile dependency matters; reviews and revises petitions, reports and orders after hearing; makes court appearances

Reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents for legal sufficiency; prepares same for the County Counsel as requested

Researches and prepares legal opinions

Oversees and participates in litigation pertaining to Public Guardian/Public Conservator cases; reviews and revises petitions, reports and orders; and makes court appearances

Performs general administrative work, including conducting and attending meetings and preparing correspondence

Appears before courts and at administrative proceedings to represent the County's interests

Reviews and interprets current legislation and litigation relevant to County services and/or administration

Represents the County in court in potentially dangerous dog cases; performs associated work with each case; reviews and analyzes Sheriff's reports and documents as well as court documents; makes court appearances

May advise and/or represent the County Board of Supervisors, County officers, County departments, their employees, boards, commissions, and dependent special districts

Qualification

California State Bar membershipLegal research methodsCivil law knowledgeTrial proceduresPublic agency administrationLegal document draftingCustomer serviceCommunication skillsOrganizational skills