DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I/II/III/IV

Summary

Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any timeAnnual Salaries*:Deputy County Counsel I: $81,354 - $103,792Deputy County Counsel II: $94,042 - $120,016Deputy County Counsel III: $112,840 - $144,014Deputy 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.Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.Deputy 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.Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please contact the County Counsel's Office at (559) 600-3479.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.Analyst: Tiffany Lee#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any timeAnnual Salaries*:Deputy County Counsel I: $81,354 - $103,792Deputy County Counsel II: $94,042 - $120,016Deputy County Counsel III: $112,840 - $144,014Deputy 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.Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.Deputy 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.Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please contact the County Counsel's Office at (559) 600-3479.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I – Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.Analyst: Tiffany Lee#J-18808-Ljbffr