What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy County Counsel II-IV position at County of Riverside?
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 department's discretion.
The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office that provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees and representatives of outside agencies by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date 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 Counsel's 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 lower-level Deputy County Counsel classifications.
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II ($107,048.38 - $136,214.04 Annually)
OPTION I
One year at the Deputy County Counsel I level with the County of Riverside's 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
Two years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Two years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; public safety litigation; Government Claims Act/Risk Management litigation government finance; healthcare; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III ($137,000.00 - $176,058.09 Annually)
OPTION I
Two years at the Deputy County Counsel II level with the County of Riverside's 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
Four years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Four in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; public safety litigation; Government Claims Act/Risk Management litigation; government finance; healthcare; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL IV ($144,125.25 - $210,749.47 Annually)
OPTION I
Three years at the Deputy County Counsel III level with the County of Riverside's 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
Five years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Five years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; public litigation; Government Claims Act/Risk Management litigation; government finance; healthcare; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.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, co-workers, 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.
General Information
Salary : $107,048 - $136,214
