Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV/V

Merced County (CA) • Merced, CA

53d

About The Position

The hiring department will consider recent California State Bar passers. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:  Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions.  May act as legal advisor to County offices and departments.  Prepares formal legislative measures, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, leases, and other legal instruments. Prosecutes and defends civil actions on behalf of the County and special districts in federal and state court, appellate courts, and various administrative bodies. Confers with and advises officers of County departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations. May provide lead direction and act as a legal resource to other professional staff.  Assists the County Counsel, Assistant County Counsel, and Chief Deputy County Counsels as needed. Experience: Level II One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law. Level III Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of civil law. Level IV One (1) year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel III with Merced County. OR Four (4) years of experience in the practice of civil law. Level V Three (3) years of experience as a Deputy Counsel IV with Merced County. OR Seven (7) years of experience in the practice of civil law. License: Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment.

Requirements

• Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions.
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
• Knowledge of: The Government Code and other California statutes, and their application to governmental subdivisions.
• Knowledge of: The principle of civil, constitutional, and administrative laws.
• Knowledge of: Legal research methods.
• Knowledge of: Principles of staff training and project coordination.
• Ability to: Perform difficult legal research.
• Ability to: Analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific local government problems.
• Ability to: Develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law.
• Ability to: Draft ordinances, contracts, and legal instruments.
• Ability to: Train subordinate staff.

Responsibilities

• Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions.
• May act as legal advisor to County offices and departments.
• Prepares formal legislative measures, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, leases, and other legal instruments.
• Prosecutes and defends civil actions on behalf of the County and special districts in federal and state court, appellate courts, and various administrative bodies.
• Confers with and advises officers of County departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations.
• May provide lead direction and act as a legal resource to other professional staff.
• Assists the County Counsel, Assistant County Counsel, and Chief Deputy County Counsels as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed