Attorney I-Civil

Salary : $107,998.08 - $131,843.40 Annually

Location : Nevada City, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-0016

Department : County Counsel

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 12 : 00 PM Pacific

Definition and Class Characteristics

INTERVIEWS FOR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JANUARY 27, 2025

Join us as an Attorney I and make a difference in the community. You will help provide outstanding legal representation and advice to County departments, employees, special districts, and the Board of Supervisors. This role is critical in maintaining the lawfulness of our local government. As a County of Nevada Civil Attorney, outstanding legal skills will be crucial in handling a wide array of legal matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to County departments, employees, special districts, and the Board of Supervisors.
• Research, interpret, and apply laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in the preparation of opinions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Represent the County in civil litigation, including pre-trial, trial, and appellate work.
• Advise on a variety of legal matters, including but not limited to employment law, public contracts, land use, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues and collaborators to successfully implement legal strategies and solutions.
• Conduct detailed legal research and analysis to support County initiatives and resolve legal issues.
• Assist in the development and implementation of County policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks.

Job Requirements

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy!

Health & Wellness Benefits : This is a full-time position and the County of Nevada offers an extensive benefits package including, but not limited to, CalPERS retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts (Health and Dependent Care). You will also receive a generous leave program that includes vacation, sick, administrative, and holiday leave. Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program through the Department of Education.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How to Apply

Please complete our online application and upload a copy of your resume, cover letter, and a list of professional references. Make sure to clearly outline your qualifications and experience relevant to the role. We are excited to learn more about you and your potential contribution to our team!

Education and Experience Required

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school. One year of experience practicing civil law is preferred but not required.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of hire.

Active membership with the California State Bar in good standing.

Benefits Guide

The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

Health Insurance Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya :

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers : Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12 / 14 / 12-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers : Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12 / 13 / 12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7 / 2411-12 / 31 / 12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1 / 1 / 13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

What best describes your level of education? (Select all that apply)

Please upload a copy of your Juris Doctorate to your application.

What is your license status in the California State Bar?

Please provide your California Bar Number

Which of the following best describes your years of experience practicing increasingly complex civil or administrative law?

Please describe your legal experience in civil litigation, if any. Include the types of cases you have handled or assisted with (hearings and trials). Please estimate the number of civil cases you have handled during your career.

Please describe your experience in transactional matters such as preparing and negotiating contracts, real estate transactions, ordinances, resolutions, and other types of transactional documents, if any.

Recognizing that oral advocacy is a key duty of a Deputy County Counsel, please describe your academic, professional, and / or life experiences, which demonstrate your strengths in this area.

Please describe your academic, professional, and / or life experiences that are directly related to your qualifications for the Deputy County Counsel position, and which you believe enhance your ability to serve in this position.

Please upload a copy of your resume, cover letter and professional references to your application.

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Salary : $107,998 - $131,843