Deputy County Counsel II-III-IV
Deputy County Counsel II-III-IV
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- Click Hereto learn more about the incredible benefits of working for the County of Riverside!The County of Riversides Office of the County Counsel has an opportunity for a Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV. The opening will be supporting Litigation matters in Riverside. Please note that this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County and in other areas within the department.
Litigation
The selected candidate will review and analyze claims and complaints; develop civil litigation plans; draft status reports; advise Risk Management on designated cases via regular reporting; prepare pleadings briefs discovery and other litigation documents regarding a variety of matters. Attend court hearings in state and federal trial courts and courts of appeal. Prepare for and complete mediations. Complete other litigation assignments as needed.
All Assignments
Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
Promotion to the Deputy County Counsel III and IV levels is based on demonstrated ability satisfaction of the experience requirement and an overall meets expectation rating on the annual performance evaluation. The level at which this position is offered is at the departments discretion. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys Supervisors and Chief Deputies in matters of law and trial tactics legal research preparation of legal briefs and opinions completing mediations and trial and appellate practices.
Provide responsive highquality service to County employees and representatives of outside agencies by providing accurate complete and uptodate information in a courteous efficient and timely manner and may interact with members of the public.
Consult with subordinate Deputies and Paralegals on points of law evidence legal procedures and policies and practices of the County Counsels Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate Deputies and Paralegals on more difficult and complex legal problems.
Represent the County in all state and federal courts and before administrative hearing bodies.
Study and interpret laws court decisions ordinances and other legal authorities.
Draft written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions; draft regular Risk Management case reports; prepare correspondence and pleadings; handle percipient witness and expert depositions; prepare written discovery; prepare pretrial motions and settlement conferences; first or second chair trials as needed.
Analyze research and resolve difficult and complex legal problems.
Prepare present and manage difficult to complex trial and appellate cases under minimal to moderate supervision depending upon level of experience
May be required to perform the functions of the lowerlevel Deputy County Counsel classifications. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSELII $107048.38 $136214.04 Annually)
OPTION IExperience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel I level with the County of Riversides Office of County Counsel or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.OPTION IIExperience: Two years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.OPTION IIIExperience: Two years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; civil litigation; business transactional; environmental; finance; healthcare; probate and conservatorships; bankruptcy; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.OPTION IVExperience: Two years in the practice of criminal law.DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III $137000.00 $176058.09 Annually)
OPTION IExperience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel II level with the County of Riversides Office of County Counsel or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.OPTION IIExperience: Three years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.OPTION IIIExperience: Three years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; civil litigation; business transactional; environmental; finance; healthcare; probate and conservatorships; bankruptcy; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.OPTION IVExperience: Three years in the practice of criminal law.DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL IV $144125.25 $210749.47 Annually)
OPTION I
Experience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel III level with the County of Riversides Office of County Counsel or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city.
OPTION II
Experience: Four years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Experience: Four years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; civil litigation; business transactional; environmental; finance; healthcare; probate and conservatorships; bankruptcy; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.
OPTION IV
Experience: Four years in the practice of criminal lawAll Levels Require:License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
Membership: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
Job Competencies:
Make sound and accurate decisions under pressure.
Maintain an environment of teamwork and collaboration conducive to expanding knowledge and expertise.
Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal forms.
Persuasively communicate your findings and recommendations to a variety of audiences.
Possess superior negotiation skills.
Time management.
Effectively maintain expertise in all areas of responsibility and seek opportunities to increase personal knowledge in areas of responsibility.
Take independent actions after carefully analyzing and interpreting the associated risks.
Customer focused meeting obligations and commitments.
Demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity even when challenged with highly stressful or crisis situations.
Skillfully gain and maintain credibility with superiors coworkers public and managers.
Exhibit values and respect of others in all undertakings.
Encourage creative problem solving collaboration and analysis techniques.
Driven to excel supportive of change and seeks continuous learning.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Whats NextThis recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Office of the County Counsel may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
General InformationIf you have any questions regarding this posting please contact Alyssa Wallace atIf you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the governmentjobs applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or tollfree.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference.The Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: https://rivcocob/boardpoliciesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rchr/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities 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 (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference preemployment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site www.rchr.
If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the governmentjobs applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or tollfree.
Employment Type
Full-Time
