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Deputy County Counsel II/III/Senior Deputy County Counsel

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Posted : Wednesday, March 13, 2024 10:04 PM

JOB THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE COUNTY COUNSEL’S OFFICE SKILLS OR EXPERIENCES LISTED UNDER THE IDEAL CANDIDATESTATEMENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO SCREEN APPLICATIONS SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE BAR RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED FINAL FILING DATE - CONTINUOUS SALARY INFORMATION Deputy County Counsel II: $8,738 - $11,152 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $50.
41 - $64.
34 APPROXIMATE HOURLY Deputy County Counsel III: $10,215 - $13,037 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $58.
93 - $75.
21 APPROXIMATE HOURLY Senior Deputy County Counsel: $11,654 - $14,874 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY / $67.
23 - $85.
81 APPROXIMATE HOURLY Employee BenefitsHolidays: 12 days per year and an additional floating holidayVacation: 10 days/year first 3 years; 15 days/year 4-9 years; 17 days/year 10-15 years; 20 days/year 16 years and thereafter.
Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year.
Longevity: 3% increase after 10 years of continuous service with Shasta County.
5% stipend after 20 years of service.
Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 yearsRetirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
Insurance: Medical and dental plans, 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, IRC Section 125 planCalifornia State Bar Association dues are paid in full by the County.
A generous MCLE allowance and attendance at County Counsel Association conferences is provided at County expense.
ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY Shasta County offers all 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 proposed legislation, contracts, leases, deeds, ordinances, and resolutions for legal sufficiency.
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 The County Counsel’s Office is seeking attorneys with two or more years of experience in providing legal representation and counsel to a California county or city or two or more years of experience in civil practice.
Experience in a County Counsel or City Attorney Office is preferable.
Deputy County Counsel II and III: Under supervision, to provide a variety of professional legal services to the County through the County Counsel's office; and to do related work as required.
This position is an unclassified, at will position.
Senior Deputy County Counsel: 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.
This position is an unclassified, at will position.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Deputy County Counsel II: Professionally qualified persons normally have gained experience in the practice of law.
Incumbents are expected to perform responsible legal work in civil matters and to complete regular assignments with limited supervision or assistance.
Deputy County Counsel III: Professionally qualified and experienced persons perform specialized legal work for the County in civil matters, in a relatively independent manner.
This class differs from that of Deputy County Counsel II in that the civil matters handled generally are more varied, complex and sensitive.
Senior Deputy County Counsel: This is a senior journey level position.
Professionally qualified and experienced persons perform specialized legal work for the County in civil matters, in a highly independent manner.
This class differs from that of Deputy County Counsel III in that the civil matters handled generally are more varied, complex and sensitive.
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 other governmental practice.
All of the above positions are considered unclassified, at will positions.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in providing legal representation and counsel to a California county or city (preferably as a deputy county counsel or deputy city attorney).
The particular areas of law within the County Counsel’s Office to which a successful candidate might be assigned will depend on the individual’s experience, interests, and needs of the office.
The ideal candidate will have a strong public service orientation.
He or she will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to identify problems, research and develop solutions, and facilitate agreements between conflicting parties.
While the ideal candidate will have experience as described above, the office will consider any applicant with substantial civil experience, preferably in representing a California county or city.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Deputy County Counsel II: Confers with and advises officers and employees of County departments and special districts, or their representatives, on complex legal matters affecting their powers, duties, functions, and obligations; attends meetings of boards and commissions as requested to give legal counsel and advice; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents and instruments; drafts or approves as to legal sufficiency various contracts, leases, conveyances and other agreements to be entered into by the County; performs legal research and issues opinions on civil legal matters; prepares correspondence and reports; and performs other legal services as needed.
Deputy County Counsel III/Senior Deputy County Counsel: In addition to the above, also represents the County, County agencies and County employees in actions brought by or against them, including preparation and trial of cases before courts and administrative agencies; participates in the settlement of claims for or against the County; and provides legal counsel on matters of prosecution, defense, compromise or dismissal of civil litigation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until vacancies have been filled.
A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted.
This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments.
Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination.
Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process.
Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score.
To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.
) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.
ShastaCountyCareers.
com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities.
Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin.
Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERShasta County Personnel1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515

• Phone : (530) 225-5515

• Location : 1450 Court Street, Redding, CA

• Post ID: 9057527131


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