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County of Riverside · 1 day ago

Deputy County Counsel I/II/III

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$43.27/hr - $55.10/hr

0+ years exp

The County of Riverside’s Office of the County Counsel is seeking a Deputy County Counsel I/II/III to support their Child Welfare Division. The role involves managing cases related to child abuse and neglect, performing legal research, preparing for court appearances, and advising clients on legal matters.

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Responsibilities

Provide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys in matters of law and trial tactics, ordinance drafting and interpretation, preparation of contracts and other legal instruments, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions, and trial and appellate practices

Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees and representatives of outside agencies by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner, and may interact with members of the public

Consult with subordinate deputies on points of law, evidence, legal procedures and policies, and practices of the County Counsel's Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate deputies on the more difficult and complex legal problems

Attend meetings of various boards and commissions as legal advisor; confer with and advise County and district officers and employees on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations; represent the County in all state and federal courts

Study and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities

Draft contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments; prepare written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions; prepare correspondence and pleadings, and handle depositions, interrogatories, pretrial motions, and pretrial and settlement conferences

Analyze, research and resolve difficult and complex legal problems

Prepare, present and manage difficult to complex trial and appellate cases under minimal to moderate supervision

May be required to perform the functions of the lower-level Deputy County Counsel classifications

Qualification

California State Bar membershipChild welfare experienceLegal researchTrial experienceCivil law experienceCriminal law experienceLegal writingNegotiation skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required

Experience: None for Deputy County Counsel I

Experience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel I level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city for Deputy County Counsel II

Experience: Two years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments for Deputy County Counsel II

Experience: Two years in the practice of civil law in one of the specified areas for Deputy County Counsel II

Experience: Two years in the practice of criminal law for Deputy County Counsel II

Experience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel II level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city for Deputy County Counsel III

Experience: Three years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments for Deputy County Counsel III

Experience: Three years in the practice of civil law in one of the specified areas for Deputy County Counsel III

Experience: Three years in the practice of criminal law for Deputy County Counsel III