Principal Deputy County Counsel-Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk-26394509ARCC

County of San Diego • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has an immediate opening for PRINCIPAL DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL - ASSESSOR/RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK in a rewarding and productive position performing legal work for local government. The County Counsel’s Office generally supports remote teleworking and a teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work may be available in this position. The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office, tasked with handling the County's civil law needs, including proactive participation in all phases of government decision making and a very active and successful trial litigation program. The Principal Deputy County Counsel will independently handle cases and assignments that have an elevated level of difficulty and complexity, and handling matters that have significant impact upon the County and its officers, boards and districts. This position provides legal advice and litigation support to the Assessor/ Recorder/ County Clerk (ARCC) and will work with attorneys assigned to the Finance and General Government Team. The attorney in this position will provide dedicated legal support to Assessor in connection with Assessment Appeals Board ("AAB") hearings, including witness preparation, legal advice, representation at hearings, and drafting proposed written findings. The attorney will also provide litigation support related to AAB matters, including preparing and filing writs of administrative mandate, as appropriate, to challenge AAB decisions. In addition, the attorney will provide advisory legal support to ARCC with a focus on the review and development of policies and procedures, contract review, legislative support, California Public Records Act requests, and records retention. The attorney will be expected to complete appraiser training, which will be provided by the Assessor's Office. Although a mix of remote and in-person work will be permitted, the attorney must remain available in-person for AAB hearings, which generally occur on Thursdays.

Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Deputy County Counsel Attorney in the County of San Diego, or at an equivalent level with another California county or city, handling above average difficult and complex cases or assignments; OR
• Five (5) years of professional post-bar civil legal experience as an attorney, which must have included handling civil law matters and/or cases in a public or private sector law office.
• Experience with a public entity representing public boards and commissions, preparing and trying public entity lawsuits, and drafting ordinances, policies, and public contracts is highly desirable.
• Ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
• Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing clients advice on assessment practices and the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• Experience representing clients in writ of administrative mandate litigation or refund actions.
• Analytical thinker, able to accurately articulate the critical issues in a case.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Courtroom presence.
• Ability to work in a supportive and professional team environment with other attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and litigation support to the Assessor/ Recorder/ County Clerk (ARCC).
• Provide dedicated legal support to Assessor in connection with Assessment Appeals Board (AAB) hearings, including witness preparation, legal advice, representation at hearings, and drafting proposed written findings.
• Provide litigation support related to AAB matters, including preparing and filing writs of administrative mandate, as appropriate, to challenge AAB decisions.
• Provide advisory legal support to ARCC with a focus on the review and development of policies and procedures, contract review, legislative support, California Public Records Act requests, and records retention.
• Complete appraiser training, which will be provided by the Assessor's Office.

Benefits

• The County Counsel’s Office generally supports remote teleworking and a teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work may be available in this position.
• Preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed