Deputy County Counsel - Merced County Counsel Department (Merced)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 95,555 - 182,665; Full time

Job summary

A law college in California is seeking a Deputy County Counsel. Responsibilities include serving as legal counsel, preparing legal documents, and prosecuting civil actions. Candidates must possess active membership in the State Bar of California and have relevant civil law experience ranging from one to seven years, depending on the level. The role is essential in providing legal expertise to County offices and departments, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law required.
• Two years of increasingly responsible experience in civil law preferred.
• Four years of civil law practice required for Level IV.
• Seven years of civil law practice required for Level V.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal counsel at meetings of boards and commissions.
• Prepare formal legislative measures and legal instruments.
• Prosecute and defend civil actions in court.
• Advise County department officers on their respective powers.

Skills

Legal analysis

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Data interpretation

Education

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Job description

Deputy County Counsel - Merced County Counsel Department (Merced)

The hiring department will consider recent California State Bar passers.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions.
• May act as legal advisor to County offices and departments.
• Prepares formal legislative measures, ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, leases, and other legal instruments.
• Prosecutes and defends civil actions on behalf of the County and special districts in federal and state court, appellate courts, and various administrative bodies.
• Confers with and advises officers of County departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations.
• May provide lead direction and act as a legal resource to other professional staff.
• Assists the County Counsel, Assistant County Counsel, and Chief Deputy County Counsels as needed.

Experience

• Level II - One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil or criminal law.
• Level III -Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of civil law.
• Level IV -One (1) year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel III with Merced County. OR Four (4) years of experience in the practice of civil law.
• Level V -Three (3) years of experience as a Deputy Counsel IV with Merced County. OR Seven (7) years of experience in the practice of civil law.

License:Active membership in the State Bar of California at time of appointment.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions.
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Salary: $95,555.20 - $182,665.60 Annually