Deputy County Counsel I/II/III

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy County Counsel I/II/III in the Office of County Counsel. Under the direction of the County Counsel and Chief Deputy County Counsel, attorneys in this series perform professional legal work by preparing and trying civil cases and providing legal counsel and assistance to the County, it’s officers, associated boards and commissions, as well as outside agencies; assist departments in interpreting regulations on a wide range of topics; represent officers and employees in litigation; and perform duties as assigned.  The Deputy County Counsel I/II/III classification is flexibly staffed and depending on background and experience, may be filled directly at the Deputy County Counsel II or III level. Involvement in formal litigation and discretionary authority increases as the incumbent progresses through the various levels.

Examples of Duties Level I:

• Researches, interprets and applies laws, court decision, statutes, ordinances and other legal authorities for use in the preparation of legal opinions, briefs, pleadings, notes, and memoranda; prepares legal reports, opinions, briefs and appeals of average difficulty under general supervision.  
• Represents, confers with and advises County officials, employees and district representatives on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions and obligations; may attend meetings of boards and commissions in order to provide legal advice and counsel.  
• Represents, confers with, and advises clients of the Office of the County Counsel with respect to all aspects of civil law, including litigation in the area of probate, police powers, zoning, planning, social services, health care, child welfare, disciplinary appeals and grievances, real and personal property, assessment and taxation, and other civil areas of public law.  
• Researches and prepares formal written ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, leases, conveyances and other legal documents.

Examples of Duties Level II (in addition to the above):

• Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings; performs research, investigation and detailed legal preparation for the trial or defense of the County in cases involving condemnation, damage or other civil suits.  
• Makes recommendations to the County Counsel concerning the advisability to prosecute, compromise or dismiss civil litigation.
• Drafts proposed legislation, analyzes pending legislation and recommends County position on legislation.

Examples of Duties Level III (in addition to the above):

• Prepares difficult legal reports, opinions, briefs and appeals using independent judgment and discretion.  
• Attends meetings of boards and commissions in order to provide legal advice and counsel. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications:  

Level I:  Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law.

Level II:  Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and two years of experience in the practice of law.

Level III:  Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and three years of experience in the practice of law.

Preferred:  Additional years of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of civil law in the State of California.

Special Requirements:  Minimally qualified applicants are required to successfully pass a detailed background investigation which may include Live Scan fingerprinting, and must provide a DMV print out prior to hire. The selected applicant must obtain a valid California Class C Driver’s license within ten days of employment and maintain throughout employment, file statements of economic interest, possess and maintain active membership (in good standing) in the State Bar of California and remain active with all California Bar Annual requirements, and perform disaster services activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

JOB FLYER

HIRING RANGES:  

HIRING LEVEL I:  $8,265 - $9,092 / Monthly (DOE)**

HIRING LEVEL II:  $9,132 - $10,046 / Monthly (DOE)**

HIRING LEVEL III:  $10,090 - $11,099 / Monthly (DOE)**

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