SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT; AFFIRMATIVE LITIGATION

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. The Office of the County Counsel provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, special districts, and other public agencies, as mandated and authorized by the County charter and State statutes. The Office provides a broad range of legal services directed at promoting the public service objectives of the County, while protecting the County from loss and risk. The Office of the County Counsel is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA), and we believe these principles are necessary to build a culture of belonging for all employees, volunteers, and contractors. Our commitment is to deliberately and intentionally advance IDEA and, by doing so, more effectively serve the County of Los Angeles. Performs the most difficult legal assignments in providing advice to and representing the Board of Supervisors and the County and its departments/agencies in litigation and may supervise subordinate attorneys. These positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel and typically receive general direction, from an Assistant County Counsel, primarily pertaining to policy. Senior Deputy County Counsel positions are responsible for assignments involving the most difficult and complex legal matters which requires a high degree of initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge or acting as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district. This class is the first level at which supervisory duties may be assigned and requires that incumbents be able to exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision and have a thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application. In addition, applicants must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings.

Requirements

Seven (7) years' experience in civil litigation; five (5) years of which must include experience in the areas of complex litigation, code enforcement, consumer protection, civil rights, or environmental justice/public health matters.
Complex litigation is defined as legal cases involving multiple parties, difficult legal issues, extensive motion practice, and/or large number of witnesses.
Admission to practice law in all courts of California.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Nice To Haves

Experience beyond the requirements in the areas of complex litigation, particularly representing plaintiffs, including litigation of consumer protection, code enforcement, civil rights, environmental justice, or public health matters.
Experience representing local, state or federal government entities in litigation as the plaintiff.
Experience as a city, county or federal prosecutor.

Responsibilities

Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and federal court litigation, and administrative proceedings, relating to code enforcement, consumer protection, environmental justice and public health, and/or affirmative litigation where the County is the plaintiff.
Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and County-related agencies concerning code enforcement, consumer protection, environmental and public health issues, and affirmative litigation when the County is the plaintiff.
Works closely with other lawyers, County departments, and the Board of Supervisors on code enforcement team to enforce violations of County Code and protect consumers.
Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional and local agencies on litigation involving consumer protection, code enforcement, affirmative litigation, and/or environmental justice and public health issues.

Benefits

Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plans; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
13 paid holidays per year
Telework - where appropriate

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