Washington County · 1 day ago
Assistant County Counsel
Hillsboro, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $171K/yr
3+ years expWashington County is seeking an Assistant County Counsel to join their Counsel’s Office as a litigator. This role involves providing civil litigation representation for the County, supporting various departments, and offering legal advice and risk management across public agency issues.
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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 for Assistant County Counsel II
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 for Assistant County Counsel II
Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) AND Juris Doctor (JD) graduate from an accredited college or university for Assistant County Counsel I
Three (3) years of professional-level legal experience for Assistant County Counsel I
Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association within 30 days of hire
Must pass a background investigation
Preferred
Experience in civil litigation, with an additional interest in employment litigation
Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with clients, colleagues, and support staff
Stellar legal work, a strong work ethic, and a 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
Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association within 30 days of hire.
Must pass a background investigation.
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