Deputy County Counsel II-V

Summary

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe County Counsel's Office serves as the chief legal counsel for the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, and commissions. The County Counsel's Office is responsible for providing legal advice and written opinions on matters that impact the operation of County government. The County Counsel's Office also represents the County in litigation and in preparing agreements, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances for the Board of Supervisors.The County Counsel's Office regularly handles personnel matters, election matters, bond issues, trial and appellate litigation concerning child welfare practice, public social services, condemnation proceedings, Public Administrator matters, and other legal issues affecting County government.The department enjoys a well-deserved reputation of professionalism and excellence. In the last eight years, three attorneys from the department have been appointed to the local bench and a fourth successfully ran for judge in an election. This achievement reflects the exceptional caliber of the department's attorneys, their commitment to public service, and the respect they have earned within the legal communityTHE POSITIONThe General Legal Services section of the office provides legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, and various County departments and agencies. General Legal Services attorneys research and analyze many areas of law, craft ordinances and policies, negotiate contracts, comment on legislation, and, most of all, solve problems for the County departments and officials they advise. Attorneys in this section are on the front lines of providing advice on programs of significant importance to the County's Board of Supervisors and the broader community. The section's practice is grounded in various areas of public law, including the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and the Political Reform Act.Questions? We're Here to Help!If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Analyst at (350) 207-5129.Represents, advises and prepares legal documents for one or more County departments, special boards, commissions, or other governmental bodies.Represents the County in litigation.Works with County departments to draft and pursue legislation, ordinances and amendments to State and County code.KNOWLEDGELegal principles and their applicationLegal research methodsPrinciples of administrative and public lawDuties, powers, limitations, and authority of the County Counsel's OfficeSKILLS/ABILITIESPerform highly complex legal research workAnalyze and apply legal principles and precedents to legal problemsPresent statement of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logicallyDraft ordinances, resolutions, and regulationsPropose legislative measuresMake appearance at local, state and federal courtsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEDeputy County Counsel IIMinimum of one (1) year of experience in the general practice of law. Participation in the State Bar of California's Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) Program may be applied to meet this requirement.Deputy County Counsel IIIPattern IMinimum of one (1) years' experience as a Deputy County Counsel II for Stanislaus County or for another California public agency in an equivalent position(s) performing the same or similar dutiesPattern IIMinimum of three (3) years' experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as civil litigation, probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, worker' compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings; ORMinimum of four (4) years' experience in the practice of law in CaliforniaDeputy County Counsel IVPattern IMinimum of one (1) years' experience as a Deputy County Counsel III for Stanislaus County or for another California public agency in an equivalent position(s) performing the same or similar duties.Pattern IIMinimum of four (4) years' experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as civil litigation, probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, workers' compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings.Deputy County Counsel VPattern IFour years of experience as a Deputy County Counsel II-IV for the County of Stanislaus or for another California public agency in an equivalent position(s) performing the same or similar duties.Pattern IIFive years of experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as civil litigation, probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, workers' compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings.LICENSEThe individual selected must be an active member of the California State Bar at the time of appointment. The Bar membership must be listed at the appropriate section on the application form; andApplicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONSPass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and meet County insurability requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENTThe County Counsel's Office serves as the chief legal counsel for the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, and commissions. The County Counsel's Office is responsible for providing legal advice and written opinions on matters that impact the operation of County government. The County Counsel's Office also represents the County in litigation and in preparing agreements, contracts, resolutions, and ordinances for the Board of Supervisors.The County Counsel's Office regularly handles personnel matters, election matters, bond issues, trial and appellate litigation concerning child welfare practice, public social services, condemnation proceedings, Public Administrator matters, and other legal issues affecting County government.The department enjoys a well-deserved reputation of professionalism and excellence. In the last eight years, three attorneys from the department have been appointed to the local bench and a fourth successfully ran for judge in an election. This achievement reflects the exceptional caliber of the department's attorneys, their commitment to public service, and the respect they have earned within the legal communityTHE POSITIONThe General Legal Services section of the office provides legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, and various County departments and agencies. General Legal Services attorneys research and analyze many areas of law, craft ordinances and policies, negotiate contracts, comment on legislation, and, most of all, solve problems for the County departments and officials they advise. Attorneys in this section are on the front lines of providing advice on programs of significant importance to the County's Board of Supervisors and the broader community. The section's practice is grounded in various areas of public law, including the Brown Act, the Public Records Act, and the Political Reform Act.Questions? We're Here to Help!If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, the recruitment process, or need assistance with your application, please contact the Recruitment Analyst at (350) 207-5129.Represents, advises and prepares legal documents for one or more County departments, special boards, commissions, or other governmental bodies.Represents the County in litigation.Works with County departments to draft and pursue legislation, ordinances and amendments to State and County code.KNOWLEDGELegal principles and their applicationLegal research methodsPrinciples of administrative and public lawDuties, powers, limitations, and authority of the County Counsel's OfficeSKILLS/ABILITIESPerform highly complex legal research workAnalyze and apply legal principles and precedents to legal problemsPresent statement of fact, law, and arguments clearly and logicallyDraft ordinances, resolutions, and regulationsPropose legislative measuresMake appearance at local, state and federal courtsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEDeputy County Counsel IIMinimum of one (1) year of experience in the general practice of law. Participation in the State Bar of California's Practical Training of Law Students (PTLS) Program may be applied to meet this requirement.Deputy County Counsel IIIPattern IMinimum of one (1) years' experience as a Deputy County Counsel II for Stanislaus County or for another California public agency in an equivalent position(s) performing the same or similar dutiesPattern IIMinimum of three (3) years' experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as civil litigation, probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, worker' compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings; ORMinimum of four (4) years' experience in the practice of law in CaliforniaDeputy County Counsel IVPattern IMinimum of one (1) years' experience as a Deputy County Counsel III for Stanislaus County or for another California public agency in an equivalent position(s) performing the same or similar duties.Pattern IIMinimum of four (4) years' experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as civil litigation, probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, workers' compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings.Deputy County Counsel VPattern IFour years of experience as a Deputy County Counsel II-IV for the County of Stanislaus or for another California public agency in an equivalent position(s) performing the same or similar duties.Pattern IIFive years of experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as civil litigation, probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, workers' compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings.LICENSEThe individual selected must be an active member of the California State Bar at the time of appointment. The Bar membership must be listed at the appropriate section on the application form; andApplicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONSPass County-paid pre-employment job-related background investigation.Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.Some positions may be required to possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and meet County insurability requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr