Merced County · 1 month ago
Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV/V
Merced, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expMerced County is seeking a Deputy County Counsel to provide legal counsel and support to various County departments and boards. The role involves preparing legal documents, prosecuting and defending civil actions, and advising on legal matters pertaining to local government.
GovernmentPublic SafetySocial Assistance
Responsibilities
Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions
May act as legal advisor to County offices and departments
Prepares formal legislative measures, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, leases, and other legal instruments
Prosecutes and defends civil actions on behalf of the County and special districts in federal and state court, appellate courts, and various administrative bodies
Confers with and advises officers of County departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations
May provide lead direction and act as a legal resource to other professional staff
Assists the County Counsel, Assistant County Counsel, and Chief Deputy County Counsels as needed
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions
Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints
Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations
Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping
Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Regular attendance is an essential function
Perform difficult legal research
Analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific local government problems
Develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law
Draft ordinances, contracts, and legal instruments
Train subordinate staff
Qualification
Required
Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment
One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law for Level II
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of civil law for Level III
One (1) year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel III with Merced County or four (4) years of experience in the practice of civil law for Level IV
Three (3) years of experience as a Deputy Counsel IV with Merced County or seven (7) years of experience in the practice of civil law for Level V
Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone
Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions
Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines
Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints
Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations
Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives
Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception
Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects
Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping
Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion
Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds
Regular attendance is an essential function
Knowledge of the Government Code and other California statutes, and their application to governmental subdivisions
Knowledge of the principle of civil, constitutional, and administrative laws
Knowledge of legal research methods
Knowledge of principles of staff training and project coordination
Ability to perform difficult legal research
Ability to analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific local government problems
Ability to develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law
Ability to draft ordinances, contracts, and legal instruments
Ability to train subordinate staff
Preferred
Recent California State Bar passers
Benefits
May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.
10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).
0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.
Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.
Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.
Dental Insurance - Delta Dental County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Vision Insurance - VSP County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)
Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer
County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee
The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.
Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.
The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.
Company
Merced County
Merced County is a government agency that provides complete information on the ministry activities occurring in Merced county.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Nishihama
Assistant Director Administrative Services-CIO
Mark Cowart
Chief Information Officer
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2024-11-26
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