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Salary:

Assistant Legal Counsel:

$9,516.00

•$12.753.87 Monthly; $114,192.00

•$153,046.40

Annually Senior Assistant Legal Counsel:

$11,022.27

•$14,761.07 Monthly; $132,267.20

•$177,132.80 Annually Assistant Legal Counsel

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Act as legal counsel to Marion County departments and provide support in the area of litigation and counsel to county departments. This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Applications will be reviewed periodically until a decision is made to close the recruitment. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application as soon as possible as the recruitment may close at any time without further notice. Marion County's Office of Legal Counsel values a strong culture that encourages excellence, service, teamwork, initiative, and creativity. . County legal work and litigation covers a wide variety of legal topics, including public safety, torts, employment, civil rights, property taxes, land use, quality of life, and pushing back on state/federal regulatory overreach. Marion County Legal Counsel is looking for an excellent attorney, preferably with litigation experience or interest. This recruitment may be filled in one of the following ways: Senior Assistant Legal Counsel level : seeking an established attorney with significant experience in litigation, plus meeting qualifications below. Assistant Legal Counsel level : seeking an attorney (possibly entry-level) with interest in litigation, plus meeting qualifications below. Marion County will consider candidates meeting the Assistant Legal Counsel or Senior Assistant Legal Counsel classification requirements. The level at which the successful candidate is hired will be determined by the hiring manager. Marion County serves over 350,000 residents and includes 20 incorporated cities, 37 unincorporated communities, and nearly 1,200 square miles as Oregon's leading agricultural producer. Marion County has 17 departments, over 1,600 employees, and a fiscal year 2025-26 total budget around $743 million. Legal Counsel attorneys serve as the exclusive civil lawyers and counselors for Marion County in a wide range of areas

•including board of commissioners, sheriff, district attorney, clerk, assessor, treasurer, justice court, health & human services, public works, contracts, litigation, land use, parks, economic development, housing authority, utilities, waste services, community services, human resources, finance, etc. The Office of Legal Counsel supports Marion County's work to further its strategic plan goals:

Public Safety:

Pursue a safe and secure community by protecting people, property, and the economy of Marion County.

Transportation, Infrastructure, and Emergency Management:

Provide leadership that addresses the continual growth and increasing diversity of Marion County's population and focuses resources on best meeting the needs of residents and supporting business.

Health & Community Services:

Promote the overall health of people in Marion County by improving the delivery of quality health services and supporting community-based prevention efforts.

Economic and Community Development:

Support employers, businesses, and property owners that promotes economic development and high standards of livability in Marion County.

Civil and Government Services:

Provide efficient, effective, and responsive government through stewardship and accountability.

Salary:

Assistant Legal Counsel:

$9,516.00

•$12.753.87 Monthly; $114,192.00

•$153,046.40 Annually