Deputy County Counsel I-V - At-Will

County of Tulare•Visalia, CA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The County Counsel’s Office serves as the civil attorneys for Tulare County government, the Tulare County Association of Governments, the Tulare Local Agency Formation Commission, and the Workforce Investment Board. The Legal Office includes 25 Attorneys, plus a complement of paralegals and support staff. The office is in the City of Visalia at the County Civic Center. A position with the County Counsel’s office provides a unique opportunity to study and practice a wide range of law in service to an established and stable client.

Requirements

Active membership in the State Bar of California is required.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license is required.
Experience in a County Counsel’s Office, a City Attorney’s Office, or a private law firm working in civil litigation is required for this position.
ATTORNEY II: One to two years of full-time experience in the practice of civil law, preferably with one year of public civil law experience or one year of full-time experience with a public civil law agency.
ATTORNEY III: Three years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law; or two years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency.
ATTORNEY IV: Five years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or five years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required.
ATTORNEY V: Five years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or six years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required.

Nice To Haves

ATTORNEY I: No experience required.

Responsibilities

Providing advice to clients.
Representing clients in court, at administrative hearings and on appeal and writs of habeas corpus matters under the Lanterman-Petris Short Act.
Appearing in court and before administrative bodies.
Handling all aspects of state and federal litigation (including responsibility for motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeals in both a primary and secondary role).
Research and analyze existing laws and regulations, court decisions, and pending litigation to draft opinions and provide written and oral advice to clients.
Appear for and advise County personnel in administrative hearing matters.
Advise clients and appear in response to subpoenas and writ proceedings.