Chief Deputy County Counsel

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Description:

The Current Vacancy Is in The County Counsel's Office See Special Requirements Section Regarding Active Membership in The Ca State Bar Responses to

Supplemental Questions Required Final Filing Date:

Continuous Salary Information:

$12,982•16,569 Approximate Monthly / $74.90•95.59

Approximate Hourly Benefits:

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Bonus:

Bonuses Are Paid in

Three Equal Installments:

The First Will Be Paid with First Payroll Check or Soon as Reasonably Practicable, the Second After the First Six-Month Evaluation Period, the Final After Completion of The Initial One-Year Evaluation Period. (the Employee May Choose to Defer Receipt of The $30,000 to The End of The Fully Served Retention Period without Any Repayment Obligation). Please See Chapter 15 of The Shasta County Personnel Rules (https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/policies) for Complete Sign on Bonus Information.

Holidays:

12 Days per Year Plus One Additional Floating Holiday.

Vacation:

10 Days First 3 Years; 15 Days 4-9 Years; 17 Days 10-15 Years; 20 Days 16 Years and Thereafter.

Sick Leave:

12 Days per Year with A Generous Pro Rata Payoff at Termination After at Least 5 Years.

Administrative Leave:

80 Hours per Calendar Year.

Retirement:

Cal Pers, Coordinated with Social Security.

Insurance:

Medical and Dental Plan, with The County Paying for Most of The Employee and A Portion of The Dependent Cost; a Vision Plan, a Fully Paid Life Insurance Policy and Long-Term Disability Plan.

Other:

Deferred Compensation Plan and Irc Section 125 Plan This Position Is an Unrepresented Management Position. Please Refer to The Shasta County Personnel Rules and The Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for

Potential Future Salary Increases:

Shasta County Labor Agreements (https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/labor-agreements-mous) About Shasta County Shasta County Offers All of The Amenities of The Big City While Retaining a Comfortable Small-Town Atmosphere. with Its Natural Beauty, Affordable Housing, Excellent Educational System, Abundance of Recreational Opportunities, and Excellent Quality of Life, Shasta County Is a Great Place to Live, Work, and Raise a Family. About the Department The County Counsel Provides Most of The Civil Legal Services Required by The County. the County Counsel Represents the County and Its Officers and Employees in Civil Actions. the Office Drafts or Reviews for Legal Sufficiency All Proposed Legislation, Contracts, Leases, Deeds, Ordinances, and Resolutions. Statutory Interpretation and The Issuance of Legal Opinions in Response to Requests from County Officials Comprise Another Major Area of Responsibility. the County Counsel Also Identifies and Explains Legal Trends to Assist in Program Planning. About the

Position:

Under Minimum Direction, to Provide a Variety of Professional Legal Services to The County Through the County Counsel's Office; and To Do Related Work as Required. Distinguishing Characteristics There Is Substantial Similarity in The Scope and Level of Work Assignments Handled by The Chief Deputy County Counsel, the Assistant County Counsel and A Deputy County Counsel Iii or A Senior Deputy County Counsel. However, the Incumbent Has, in Addition, Regular Responsibility for Acting for Or Representing the Assistant County Counsel and County Counsel in That Person's Absence, for Participating in The Direction of Professional and Clerical Staff, and For Assisting with Assigned Administrative Tasks. Handles Complex Legal Cases in The County Counsel's Office; in Addition, This Level Recognizes Long-Term Experience with An Understanding of County Legal Problems and Challenges; It Is only Available to Attorneys Who Have Been Employed as A Counsel for A California County or City for Five Years or Have Equivalent Experience in Civil And/or Public Agency Representation And/or Other Governmental Practice. Examples of Essential Duties Duties May Include, but Are Not Limited To, the

Following:

Confers with And Advises Officers and Employees of County Departments and Special Districts on Complex Legal Matters Affecting Their Powers and Functions; Attends Meetings of Boards and Commissions to Give Legal Counsel and Advice; Drafts Ordinances, Resolutions and Other Legislative Measures; Drafts and Approves as To Legal Sufficiency Various Contracts, Leases, Conveyances or Other Agreements to Be Entered Into by The County; Defends the County, County Agencies or County Employees in Actions Brought Against Them, Including Preparation and Trial of Cases Before Courts and Administrative Agencies; Participates in The Settlement of Claims for Or Against the County; Provides Legal Counsel on Matters of Prosecution, Compromise or Dismissal of Civil Litigation; Performs Legal Research and Issues Opinions on Civil Legal Matters; Prepares Correspondence and Reports; Acts for The Assistant County Counsel and County Counsel in Their Absence.

Qualifications:

Any Combination of Education and Experience Sufficient to

Directly Demonstrate Possession and Application of The Following:

Knowledge Of :

Legal Principles and Practices, with Special Emphasis on The Rules of Evidence, Government Code and Civil Code Provisions Applicable to The Functions of County Government, and Civil, Constitutional, and Administrative Law and Procedures; Pre-Trial and Trial Procedures; and Legal Research Methods.

Ability To :

Perform Legal Research Using Traditional and Computer-Assisted Resources; Analyze and Apply Legal Principles, Facts, Evidence and Precedents to Complex and Sensitive Legal Problems; Present Law, Facts, Evidence and Arguments Clearly and Concisely in Written and Oral Form; Effectively Represent County Employees, Departments and Special Districts in Legal Proceedings and Administrative Hearings; Deal Effectively and Tactfully with Those Contacted in The Course of The Work; Train and Direct the Work of Staff; and Assist in The Formulation of Policy and Procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

It Is the Responsibility of Applicants to Identify in Their Application Materials how They Meet the Minimum Qualifications Listed Below. Experience Representing a California County, City or Public Agency for Five (5) Years, Including at Least One (1) Year Equivalent to A Senior Deputy County Counsel with Shasta County.

Special Requirements:

Active Membership in The State Bar of California. Supplemental Questions Responses to The Following Must Be Submitted with A Completed Application. Please Provide Your California Bar Number. if None, Please Type 'n/a.' Do You Have Five (5) Years' Experience Representing a California County, City or Public Agency? if "yes," Please Provide Details Including, but Not Limited To, Employers, Dates of Employment, and Job Duties. if "no," Type N/a. Do You Have at Least One (1) Year of Experience Equivalent to A Senior Deputy County Counsel? if "yes," Please Provide Details Including, but Not Limited To, Employers, Dates of Employment, and Job Duties. if "no," Type N/a. Describe Any Aspects of Your Background or Experience that You Feel Demonstrate a Substantial Interest in Or Motivation Toward Public Service. Which Special Attributes, Skills or Characteristics Would You Bring to The Role of Chief Deputy County Counsel?

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The Physical Demands Described Here Are Representative of Those that Must Be Met by An Employee to Successfully Perform the Essential Functions of This Job. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made to Enable Individuals with Disabilities to Perform the Essential Functions. While Performing the Duties of This Job, the Employee Is Regularly Required to Sit and Talk or Hear. the Employee Is Regularly Required to Stand; Walk; Use Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel; and Reach with Hands and Arms. the Employee Must Occasionally Lift And/or Move up To 10 Pounds. Specific Vision Abilities Required by This Job Include Close Vision, Distance Vision, and Ability to Adjust Focus. the Noise Level in The Work Environment Is Usually Quiet.

Other Considerations:

All New Employees Are Required to Have Their Paycheck Directly Deposited to A Bank Account. Some Positions May Require a Valid California Driver's License and Acceptable Driving Record According to County Policy. Reasonable Accommodations May Be Made for Those Persons Who Are Disabled Under the Americans with Disabilities Act to Perform the Essential Functions of The Position. As Part of The Selection Process, All Individuals Provided with A Preliminary Offer of Employment with Shasta County Will Be Subject to A Background Investigation, Including a Criminal History Check (primarily Completed Through the Taking of Fingerprints). an Image of Your Fingerprints Will Be Captured and Sent to The California Department of Justice (doj) and The Federal Bureau of Investigation (fbi). the Resulting Report of Your Conviction History, (if Any), Will Be Evaluated Along with The Other Information Received in Connection with Your Application. Except as Otherwise Require Similar Jobs Employment Law Section Deputy Attorney General ... California Attorney General Oakland, CA Remote General Counsel Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Livermore, CA Full Time Supervising Attorney Judicial Council of California San Francisco, CA Full Time Senior Assistant City Attorney City of Vacaville, California Vacaville, CA Full Time City Attorney City of Napa, California Napa, CA Full Time Deputy City Attorney I-II (Litigation) (Hybrid) City of Long Beach, California Long Beach, CA Remote About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .