Washington County · 14 hours ago
Assistant County Counsel I/II
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expWashington County is seeking an Assistant County Counsel I or II to join the County Counsel’s Office as a litigator. The role involves providing civil litigation representation for the County in various legal proceedings and offering legal advice to County departments and employees.
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Responsibilities
Pursues and defends legal actions in state and federal courts, as well as Oregon Court of Appeals and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Researches and analyzes legal and factual information. Prepares, drafts, and/or revises legal pleadings, motions, appeals. Prepares and presents cases at pretrial hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations
Researches, studies, and interprets the application of laws, court decisions and other legal authorities and precedents for the preparation of cases, opinions, and briefs
Attends meetings of County departments to give legal advice and counsel
Represents County in state and federal administrative bodies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) AND Juris doctor (JD) from an accredited college or university
Five (5) years of experience in all aspects of state or federal civil litigation. Trial, arbitration, and mediation experience
Ability to spot legal issues; manage discovery; conduct and defend depositions
Interpret and apply laws in the preparation and drafting of legal documents and legal opinions
Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association within 30 days of hire
Must pass a background investigation
Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) AND Juris Doctor (JD) graduate from an accredited college or university
Three (3) years of professional-level legal experience
Preferred
Experience in civil litigation, with an additional interest in employment litigation
Strong interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and support staff
Stellar legal work, a strong work ethic, and team-oriented approach
Intellectual curiosity
High standards of professional competence and integrity
Experience interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for government agencies, large corporations or other government-adjacent organizations
Benefits
Award-winning benefits and wellness program
Company
Washington County
Washington County mission is to provide excellent and cost effective services that support healthy, peaceful, safe.
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Funding
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