Apply on Employer Site

NEOGOV · 1 month ago

I/II/III/Senior Deputy County Counsel

96001, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $182K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Senior Deputy County Counsel to provide a variety of professional legal services to the County through the County Counsel's Office. The role involves advising County departments, drafting legal documents, and representing the County in civil actions.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Confers with and advises officers and employees of County departments and representatives of dependent special districts on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions and obligations; drafts or approves as to legal sufficiency ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents and instruments; prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and similar legal proceedings; makes court appearances; makes tentative decisions concerning advisability to prosecute, compromise, or dismiss civil litigation and discusses these decisions with superiors; performs legal research; and prepares correspondence and reports

Confers with and advises officers and employees of County departments and representatives of dependent special districts on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions and obligations; attends meetings of boards or commissions as requested to give legal counsel and advice; drafts or approves as to legal sufficiency ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents and instruments; prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and similar legal proceedings; appears on behalf of clients in administrative and special proceedings; makes tentative decisions concerning advisability to prosecute, compromise, or dismiss civil litigation and discusses these matters with superiors; performs legal research and issues opinions on civil legal matters; and prepares correspondence and reports

Confers with and advises officers and employees of County departments and special districts on complex legal matters affecting their powers, duties and functions; attends meetings of boards and commissions as requested to give legal counsel and advice; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents and drafts or approves as to legal sufficiency various contracts, leases, conveyances and other agreements to be entered into by the County; represents the County, County agencies and County employees in actions brought by or against them, including preparation and trial of cases before courts and administrative agencies; participates in the settlement of claims for or against the County; provides legal counsel on matters of prosecution, compromise or dismissal of civil litigation; performs legal research and issues opinions on civil legal matters; and prepares correspondence and reports

Qualification

California State Bar membershipLegal researchCivil law experienceAdministrative law knowledgeTrial procedures knowledgePublic service orientationVerbal communicationWritten communicationProblem-solving

Required

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Deputy County Counsel I: Knowledge of legal principles and practices with special emphasis on the rules of evidence, and sections of the Civil and Government Codes directly pertinent to county government; and legal research methods

Deputy County Counsel I: Ability to perform legal research using traditional and computer-assisted resources; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; present laws, facts and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; and deal effectively and tactfully with those contacted in the course of work

Deputy County Counsel II: Knowledge of legal principles and practices with special emphasis on the rules of evidence, administrative law and procedures, and sections of the Civil and Government Codes directly pertinent to county government; trial procedures; and legal research methods

Deputy County Counsel II: Ability to perform legal research using traditional and computer-assisted resources; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; present laws, facts and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; and deal effectively and tactfully with those contacted in the course of work

Deputy County Counsel III/Senior Deputy County Counsel: Knowledge of legal principles and practices, with special emphasis on the rules of evidence, Government Code and Civil Code provisions applicable to the functions of County government, and civil, constitutional, and administrative law and procedures; pre-trial and trial procedures; and legal research methods

Deputy County Counsel III/Senior Deputy County Counsel: Ability to perform legal research using traditional and computer-assisted resources; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to complex legal problems; present law, facts, evidence, and arguments clearly and concisely in written and oral form; effectively represent County employees, departments and special districts in legal proceedings and administrative hearings; and deal effectively and tactfully with those contacted in the course of the work

Deputy County Counsel II: Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law, including at least one (1) year representing public entities; OR One (1) year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel I with Shasta County

Deputy County Counsel III: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney including at least two (2) years representing public entities; OR One (1) year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel II with Shasta County

Senior Deputy County Counsel: Have been employed as a counsel for a California county or city for five (5) years; OR Have equivalent experience in civil and/or other governmental practice

Benefits

Holidays: 12 days per year and an additional floating holiday

Vacation: 10 days/year first 3 years; 15 days/year 4-9 years; 17 days/year 10-15 years; 20 days/year 16 years and thereafter.

Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year.

Longevity: 3% increase after 10 years of continuous service with Shasta County. 5% stipend after 20 years of service.

Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years

Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.

Insurance: Medical and dental plans, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.

Deferred Compensation plan, IRC Section 125 plan

California State Bar Association dues are paid in full by the County.

A generous MCLE allowance and attendance at County Counsel Association conferences is provided at County expense.