Deputy General Counsel

Imperial-Irrigation-District-1; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Irrigation District seeks a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal advice, counsel, and District representation on legal matters. The role works under the General Counsel and supports internal operations, budgeting, personnel, and facilities within the legal office.

The position is full-time and contract-based. Requirements include a Juris Doctor from a recognized institution, 10 years of civil law and public agency experience, and current California Bar membership.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a recognized educational institution.
• 10 years of progressively responsible experience in civil law and public agency representation.
• Current membership in the State Bar of California.
• Veteran's Preference: submit DD Form 214 by the job posting deadline.
• A negative drug test is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice, counsel, and representation for the District on legal matters.
• Assist with internal operations of the General Counsel's office and represent the District at state and national levels.
• Assist in overseeing budget preparation, personnel, facilities and related support activities.
• May oversee other programs as assigned and perform other related duties.

Skills

Legal counsel

Civil litigation

Public agency representation

Budget oversight

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Deputy General Counsel serves under the general oversight of the General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel serves in this position consistent with the attorney-client relationship; provides legal advice, counsels and represents the District on legal matters; assists with internal operations of general counsel's office including the representation of the district's interests at the State and National level; assists in overseeing budget preparation, personnel, facilities and related support activities in accordance with the policy and may also oversee other programs as assigned. Performs other related duties. This position is full-time in the office and will serve as a contract employee.

Doctor of Jurisprudence from a recognized educational institution and ten years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of civil law and public agency representation which may include civil litigation defense and public agency litigation.

Current membership in the State Bar of California is required.

Veteran's Preference (External Applicants Only): Submit DD form 214 or other evidence of veterans' status by the job posting deadline.

A negative drug test is required as a condition of employment.

Employees must notify supervision when applying for a position.