DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I/II/III/IV

Summary

Position DescriptionApply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Annual salaries*: Deputy County Counsel I: $81,354 - $103,792 Deputy County Counsel II: $94,042 - $120,016 Deputy County Counsel III: $112,840 - $144,014 Deputy County Counsel IV: $130,806 - $166,946 *The candidate selected will be placed at the appropriate level, depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorney for the County of Fresno, including the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, boards and commissions. In addition, the Office provides legal services to various other public entities and special districts. Assignments increase in complexity as the employee gains experience and knowledge and advances in the office. Assignments may include transactional, advisory and litigation matters. This office is looking to hire one attorney to handle Child Welfare Service (CWS) cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal writing and research skills, strong oral advocacy abilities, excellent time management skills, a commitment to public sector employment, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Minimum QualificationsDeputy County Counsel I: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Deputy County Counsel II: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Experience: One (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel III: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel IV: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel. Note: All levels also require possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

Job Description

Position DescriptionApply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Annual salaries*: Deputy County Counsel I: $81,354 - $103,792 Deputy County Counsel II: $94,042 - $120,016 Deputy County Counsel III: $112,840 - $144,014 Deputy County Counsel IV: $130,806 - $166,946 *The candidate selected will be placed at the appropriate level, depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorney for the County of Fresno, including the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, boards and commissions. In addition, the Office provides legal services to various other public entities and special districts. Assignments increase in complexity as the employee gains experience and knowledge and advances in the office. Assignments may include transactional, advisory and litigation matters. This office is looking to hire one attorney to handle Child Welfare Service (CWS) cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal writing and research skills, strong oral advocacy abilities, excellent time management skills, a commitment to public sector employment, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Minimum QualificationsDeputy County Counsel I: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Deputy County Counsel II: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Experience: One (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel III: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel IV: License: Membership in the State Bar of California. Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel. Note: All levels also require possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.