Deputy County Counsel III/IV
Monterey County
- Monterey, CA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Conducts discovery, examines and interprets evidence and prosecutes on behalf of or defends the County, its officers and employees in the more complex and important civil cases.
- Confers and advises district officers, department heads and employees on complex legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, jurisdictions, functions, procedures and operations.
- Prepares legal briefs; drafts contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments.
- Handles pretrial and settlement conferences; prepares briefs and pleadings in both trial court and appellate matters; dictates legal briefs and correspondence.
- Attends meetings of boards and commissions as requested and gives both oral and written legal advice and counsel.
- Studies and interprets laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
- Study and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
- Conduct discovery, examine and interpret evidence; and prosecute on behalf of or defend the County, its officers and employees in the most complex and important civil cases.
- Develop and give legal advice regarding resolution of problems that may have far-reaching implications on County operations and programs.
- Prepare legal briefs; drafts contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments.
- Prepare briefs and pleadings in both trial court and appellate matters; dictate legal briefs and correspondence.
- Acts as legal advisor to a large County department or special district, supervising and participating in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, duties, procedures and operations.
- Attend meetings of boards and commissions as requested and give both oral and written legal advice and counsel.
- Handle pretrial and settlement conferences.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- Principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedure and litigation, particularly as it relates to County government, and other public agency law.
- Principles, methods and materials of legal research.
- The rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice.
- Laws directly affecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties and responsibilities.
- Federal and California labor, employment and equal employment opportunity law.
- State and federal laws relating to environmental quality control, land use planning, zoning, LAFCO and redevelopment.
- Public contract preparation and administration, including construction contracts.
- County operations and practices, including the Sheriff's department, the County hospital, Health department, Social Services, and the Registrar of Voters (Elections Department).
- Principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedure and litigation, particularly as it relates to County government, and other public agency law.
- Principles, methods and materials of legal research.
- The rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice.
- Those areas of law directly affecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties and responsibilities.
- Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders and contracts.
- Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and present such materials clearly and concisely, either in oral or in written legal form.
- Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advise or devise appropriate plan of action based thereon; defend the County in litigation.
- Establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors.
- Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships both within the County Counsel's Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work.
- Possess an active membership in the State Bar of California.
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
- As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions