County of Riverside · 2 hours ago
Deputy County Counsel III/IV
Riverside County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$144K/yr - $215K/yr
4+ years expThe County of Riverside is seeking a Deputy County Counsel III/IV to support the Land Use, Real Estate & Business Transactional Division. This role involves providing complex legal advice and representation in land use, planning, and environmental law, while advising the Planning Department and serving as legal counsel to the Transportation and Land Management Agency.
GovernmentHealth CarePublic RelationsPublic SafetySocial
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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 and preparation of legal briefs and opinions
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
Analyze, research and resolve difficult and complex legal problems
May be required to perform the functions of the lower-level Deputy County Counsel classifications
Qualification
Required
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
Three years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments
Three years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; civil litigation; business transactional; environmental; finance; healthcare; probate and conservatorships; bankruptcy; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities
Three years in the practice of criminal law
Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment
Active membership in the State Bar of California
Knowledge of: Legal principles, legal research and trial techniques; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; current case law, legislation and trends in the areas of practice; state and federal statutory and case law applicable to public entities in California; rules and procedures for California and federal courts; principles, practices, methods, and techniques of leadership and training; Riverside County policies, ordinances and related authorities; telephone, office and online etiquette; County customer service objectives and strategies; basic computer operation and software programs (e.g., legal research, word processing and electronic mail)
Ability to: Read, understand, interpret, and communicate legal issues to both attorneys and lay people; advocate the interests of the County and other clients in meetings, and court and administrative hearings; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise, sound, logical, and thorough manner when preparing opinions, briefs, reports, ordinances, correspondence, or other written communications of a legal nature; communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds; function calmly in stressful situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy; thoroughly analyze and research legal issues and take all facts and findings into consideration; interpret and apply cases, statutes, regulations, legal principles, and government policies and practices; prioritize and organize workload and complete a large number of work assignments that have strict timelines; treat County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect; assess the customer's immediate needs and ensure customer's receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral; 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; exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives, and the public
Company
County of Riverside
County of Riverside is a government entity that provides regional administration, public services, and community support programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Nestande
Deputy CEO
Charissa Leach, P.E.
Riverside Co. Asst. Chief Executive Officer/TLMA Director
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