Deputy County Counsel I/II/III/IV

Deputy County Counsel

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

Deputy County Counsel is part of a career series for Deputy County Counsel I, II, III, and IV. Underthe direction of the County Counsel, attorneys in this series perform professional legal work by preparing and trying civil cases in the courts, providing legal advice and assistance to the County and its officers and agencies, and do other related work as required.

Deputies County Counsel are confidential employees in that they contribute to the development or implementation of the County's employee relations policies and/or in the course of their duties have access to information relating to the County's administration of the employer-employee relations. Under State law and the County Employee Relations Policy, confidential employees have different rights of representation than those of other non-management employees.

Typical tasks and representative duties include acting as legal adviser to the County and its officers, agencies, commissions, and districts in civil law matters; trying civil cases in State and Federal courts; trying administrative matters; prosecuting appeals; arguing motions and other special proceedings; preparing legal opinions and memoranda based upon statutes, governmental regulations, court cases, and common law; preparing and presenting legislative matters; preparing ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, bonds, leases, and other legal instruments.

Assignments may vary based on interest and experience.

A successful candidate would be comfortable with court appearances and hearings, such as Gun Violence Restraining Orders, Potentially Dangerous Dog Hearings, Involuntary Medication Hearings, Civil Service Commission hearings, etc. Ideally, the candidate would have prior experience in criminal or family law, supporting Public Guardian, or Child Welfare, or have previously been a public defender, and have an interest in Civil Litigation.

Assignments are based upon the professional competency and experience of the incumbent and upon the needs of the County. The positions in this class are distinct by separate pay levels based upon the incumbent's professional experience. The promotion of an incumbent to a higher position within this class is based upon the incumbent's successful performance of progressively responsible job assignments and upon the experience requirements for each successive level.

Knowledge of: the canons of professional ethics of the California State Bar; the principles and application of civil law; of trial procedures and rules of evidence; of legal research methods; of principles and precedents and their application.

Ability to: present statements of facts, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; effectively analyze and appraise legal problems; apply legal principles and precedent to particular sets of facts; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Active membership in the California State Bar. Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

Deputy County Counsel

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

Deputy County Counsel is part of a career series for Deputy County Counsel I, II, III, and IV. Underthe direction of the County Counsel, attorneys in this series perform professional legal work by preparing and trying civil cases in the courts, providing legal advice and assistance to the County and its officers and agencies, and do other related work as required.

Deputies County Counsel are confidential employees in that they contribute to the development or implementation of the County's employee relations policies and/or in the course of their duties have access to information relating to the County's administration of the employer-employee relations. Under State law and the County Employee Relations Policy, confidential employees have different rights of representation than those of other non-management employees.

Typical tasks and representative duties include acting as legal adviser to the County and its officers, agencies, commissions, and districts in civil law matters; trying civil cases in State and Federal courts; trying administrative matters; prosecuting appeals; arguing motions and other special proceedings; preparing legal opinions and memoranda based upon statutes, governmental regulations, court cases, and common law; preparing and presenting legislative matters; preparing ordinances, resolutions, deeds, contracts, bonds, leases, and other legal instruments.

Assignments may vary based on interest and experience.

A successful candidate would be comfortable with court appearances and hearings, such as Gun Violence Restraining Orders, Potentially Dangerous Dog Hearings, Involuntary Medication Hearings, Civil Service Commission hearings, etc. Ideally, the candidate would have prior experience in criminal or family law, supporting Public Guardian, or Child Welfare, or have previously been a public defender, and have an interest in Civil Litigation.

Assignments are based upon the professional competency and experience of the incumbent and upon the needs of the County. The positions in this class are distinct by separate pay levels based upon the incumbent's professional experience. The promotion of an incumbent to a higher position within this class is based upon the incumbent's successful performance of progressively responsible job assignments and upon the experience requirements for each successive level.

Knowledge of: the canons of professional ethics of the California State Bar; the principles and application of civil law; of trial procedures and rules of evidence; of legal research methods; of principles and precedents and their application.

Ability to: present statements of facts, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; effectively analyze and appraise legal problems; apply legal principles and precedent to particular sets of facts; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Active membership in the California State Bar. Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

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