Deputy County Counsel I / II / III or Assistant County Counsel

Salary : $114,666.40 - $186,779.48 Annually

Location : Mammoth Lakes, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300151

Department : County Counsel Office

Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025

Bargaining Unit : AT-Will

Statement on Remote Work Policy - Mono County, California

Mono County does not permit out-of-state remote work for its employees. All employees must perform their job duties within the state of California to ensure compliance with state labor laws, tax regulations, and operational needs. Any remote work arrangements must be conducted within California, subject to department approval and county policies.

Description

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the County Counsel, to provide a variety of professional legal services to the County through the County Counsel's Office; to assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the County Counsel; and to do other related work as required. This position serves at the will and pleasure of the County Counsel.

REPORTS TO

County Counsel

Examples of Duties

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

All Four Classes :

Research and write legal opinions for the Board of Supervisors and County departments; confer with, represent, and advise County officials, boards, commissions, departments, and special districts on legal matters; prepare drafts of contracts, notices, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; prosecute and defends litigation and other proceedings by and against the County and certain public officials and agencies; prepare and conduct proceedings for the acquisition of lands by condemnation or purchase for local governmental agencies; and assist in preparing the departmental budget.

Assistant County Counsel :

Act as County Counsel in County Counsel's absence (in addition to duties listed above).

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, and copiers.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in office and courtroom environments; frequent contact with staff and the public.

Typical Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Deputy County Counsel I :

• General knowledge of the principles of civil, constitutional, and administrative law, and specific laws governing and affecting County operations.
• General knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• General knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and writing.
• Ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
• Ability to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments.
• Ability to draft legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions and contracts.
• Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, in written and oral form.
• Ability to effectively represent the interests of the County in court and before administrative hearing bodies and tribunals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and governmental officials and the general public.

Deputy County Counsel II : All of the above, plus :

Deputy County Counsel III : All of the above, plus :

Assistant County Counsel : All of the above, plus :

Ability to : All Three Levels :

Training and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be :

All Three Classes :

Graduation from an accredited school of law.

Deputy County Counsel I :

Up to two (2) years experience in the practice of law (preferably public law).

Deputy County Counsel II :

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of public law comparable to that of a Deputy

County Counsel I with Mono County.

Assistant County Counsel :

Two (2) years of experience in the practice of public law comparable to that of a

Deputy County Counsel III with Mono County.

Supplemental Information

THE EXAM PROCESS

PHASE 1 : The exam process includes an application, resume, and two writing samples as part of the application : one sample demonstrating legal advice (such as an opinion or memo) and one sample demonstrating legal advocacy (such as a litigation memorandum of points and authorities). In addition, submit a cover letter answering the question : Why do you want to work for the County Counsel's office in Mono County?

PHASE 2 : The exam process will include not only an interview, but also a review and practical demonstration of the required knowledge and abilities as stated on the application.

Mono County Summary of Benefits

The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.

Pay Periods and Payroll Deductions

County employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.

Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERS

To provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit : https : / / www.calpers.ca.gov / page / active-members / health-benefits / plans-and-rates

Dental Mono County

Offers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits :

Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Vision

Vision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include :

Basic Life Insurance

Administered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.

Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.

Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by Voya

Employees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.

Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows :

Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances

Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

Mono County Deferred Compensation 457 / 401(a) Plan

The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.

CalPERS Retirement Benefits and Contributions

Mono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.

Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.

Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groups

Most new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are :

Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55

Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55

Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50

Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50

Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov

AFLAC - Optional Insurance Provider

Mono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.

EAP - Employee Assistance Program

Mono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.

Mono County Wellness Program

Mono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.

For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00

SICK & VACATION

Sick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.

Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)

Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows :

Initial employment 10 days vacation per year

After three years of continuous service15 days vacation per year

After ten years of continuous service17 days vacation per year

After fifteen years of continuous service19 days vacation per year

After twenty years of continuous service20 days vacation per year

Permanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.

Mono County Holidays

Most all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group.

Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!"

Salary : $114,666 - $186,779