County of Monterey · 1 day ago
Deputy County Counsel IV
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$178K/yr - $243K/yr
5+ years expThe County of Monterey is committed to providing legal counsel for its operations and programs, and they are seeking a Deputy County Counsel IV to conduct litigation and perform complex legal work. The role involves advising County officials and departments, preparing legal documents, and representing the County in civil and special litigation.
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Responsibilities
Develop and give legal advice regarding resolution of problems that may have far-reaching implications on County operations and programs
Acts as legal advisor to a large County department or special district, supervising and participating in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, duties, procedures and operations
Prepare legal briefs, drafts contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments
Attend meetings of boards and commissions as requested and give both oral and written legal advice and counsel
Study and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
Conduct discovery, examine and interpret evidence; and prosecute on behalf of or defend the County, its officers and employees in the most complex and important civil cases
Prepare briefs and pleadings in both trial court and appellate matters; dictate legal briefs and correspondence
Handle pretrial and settlement conferences
Perform related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Current, valid membership in the California State Bar is required at the time of appointment
Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings
Two years of experience as Deputy County Counsel III with the County of Monterey; or three years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency or private law firm in the appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to a Deputy County Counsel III in the County of Monterey
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a county counsel's office, city attorney, private law firm, or other civil public law office
Thorough knowledge of principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedure and litigation, particularly as it relates to County government, and other public agency law
Thorough knowledge of principles, methods and materials of legal research
Thorough knowledge of the rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice
Thorough knowledge of those areas of law directly affecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties and responsibilities
Skill and ability to draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders and contracts
Skill and ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and present such materials clearly and concisely, either in oral or in written legal form
Skill and ability to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise appropriate plan of action based thereon; defend the County in litigation
Skill and ability to establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors
Skill and ability to develop and maintain cooperative work relationships both within the County Counsel's Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work
Benefits
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.
Company
County of Monterey
Monterey County's Mission The Mission of Monterey County is to Excel at providing Quality Services for the benefit of all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Zheng
Deputy CIO
Eric Chatham
Chief Information Officer
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