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County of Ventura · 18 hours ago

Assistant County Counsel – Land Use, Groundwater Management, and/or Public Works Contracting

Ventura, CA

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$153K/yr - $215K/yr

4+ years exp

The County of Ventura is seeking an Assistant County Counsel to provide legal advice and representation regarding land use, groundwater management, and public works contracting matters. The role involves advising County officers and departments, preparing legal documents, and representing client agencies in various legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Advises County officers, departments, and staff regarding land use matters, interpretation and application of County zoning ordinances, plans and policies, groundwater management, and public works contracting and construction disputes

Prepares and reviews staff reports, contracts, permits, real property instruments, and other documents for legal sufficiency; and corresponds with other entities and attorneys regarding same

Acts as legal adviser to County officers, departments, boards and commissions, including at public meetings and hearings

Drafts ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative measures

Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions, evaluates their impact on County operations and recommends appropriate action

Prepares formal written legal opinions

Prepares and reviews litigation documents such as complaints, answers, demurrers, discovery, and appellate briefs

Represents client agencies in court trials, arbitrations and administrative hearings, and appeals

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Land Use LawGroundwater ManagementPublic Works ContractingLegal ResearchLitigation ExperienceAnalytical SkillsDrafting Legal DocumentsCommunication Skills

Required

Graduation from law school

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Civil Attorney III - A minimum of four (4) years of professional legal experience

Senior Civil Attorney - A minimum of six (6) years of professional legal experience

Must possess knowledge of and experience in at least one (1) of the following three (3) specialties representing public sector or private clients: Land Use, Groundwater Management, Public Works Contracting

Comprehensive knowledge of: land use law, groundwater management, and/or public works contracting; Legal principles and their application; rules of professional conduct; rules of evidence; and legal research methods

Comprehensive skill and ability to: Analyze complex legal claims and defenses; utilize legal research to find principles of law, statutes and cases on point; develop litigation strategies to accomplish client objectives; present statements of fact and argument clearly and persuasively in writing and orally; draft legal instruments and opinions; develop discovery plan and conduct all aspects of civil discovery; draft legal pleadings, briefs, and advisory memoranda; appear and advocate in state and federal court and administrative hearings; obtain the confidence and respect of members of the legal profession, public officials and other persons

Benefits

Annual Leave - The candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288.08 hours after 5 years of service.

Annual Leave Redemption - The ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after using 80 hours of annual leave within the previous 12 months. (Management Resolution, 1205)

Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions. Following five (5) years of continuous County service, an additional 2% non-elective contribution will be made to the 401(k) plan.

Health Plans – You are afforded a flexible credit allowance of up to $25,558 annually for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.

Flexible Spending Accounts - Employees may also participate in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase their spending power by reimbursing them with pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.

Pension Plan - Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as PERS.

Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

Additional Benefits: Professional Memberships, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Program.