Supervising Deputy County Counsel (County Promotional)
About The Position
The Office of the County Counsel invites applicants to apply for Supervising Deputy County Counsel. This recruitment is open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position, or former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment ended within the last 6 months. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill an existing vacancy in the Juvenile Dependency Unit. The Supervising Deputy County Counsel position directs/oversees subunits in the General Advisory, Litigation, or Juvenile Dependency Units. These positions provide administrative input and support; supervision of professional and support staff; and participation in personnel matters. Additionally, a position in the General Advisory unit will provide legal advice and assistance to client departments as assigned. A position in the Litigation unit will supervise attorneys and staff who provide legal services to client departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and federal courts. A position in the Juvenile Dependency unit will supervise attorneys who represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court dependency matters. These positions are also expected to identify, recommend and provide training to the professional and support staff in each unit and to client departments.
Requirements
- Must currently hold regular status as a Deputy County Counsel IV or currently be employed in the Deputy County Counsel V classification in the office of the San Bernardino County Counsel.
- Possess 5 years of experience practicing California municipal law or public agency civil law.
- Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
- Must maintain active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
- Must possess a valid California Class C driver license.
- Must maintain proof of automobile liability insurance.
- Must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
Nice To Haves
- Current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employee holding a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position.
- Former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months.
Responsibilities
- Directs/oversees subunits in the General Advisory, Litigation, or Juvenile Dependency Units.
- Provides administrative input and support.
- Supervises professional and support staff.
- Participates in personnel matters.
- Provides legal advice and assistance to client departments as assigned (General Advisory unit).
- Supervises attorneys and staff providing legal services to client departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and federal courts (Litigation unit).
- Supervises attorneys representing the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court dependency matters (Juvenile Dependency unit).
- Identifies, recommends, and provides training to professional and support staff in each unit and to client departments.
Benefits
- Travel throughout the County is required, and employees may be required to make provisions for transportation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
