County of Riverside
Deputy County Counsel I/II/III
County of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Overview
The County of Riverside’s Office of the County Counsel has an opportunity for a Deputy County Counsel I/II/III to support their Child Welfare Division. The Child Welfare Division handles cases involving allegations of child abuse and/or neglect. The Deputy County Counsel will manage a large number of cases and work on a team with two other Deputy County Counsels. Responsibilities will include daily court appearances, case preparation, legal research and writing, handling writs and appeals, and advising clients on a variety of matters related to Child Welfare. Qualifications
Active member in good standing with the California State Bar. Prior experience with social work, criminal law, probation, family law, civil litigation, trial work or immigration law is highly desired. Experience in child welfare or dependency matters is preferred. Experience and Advancement
The level at which this position is offered is at the department's discretion. Advancement: Promotion to the Deputy County Counsel II, III, and IV levels is through a non-competitive process and based on demonstrated ability, satisfaction of the experience requirement and an overall meets expectation rating on the annual performance evaluation. Responsibilities
Provide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys in matters of law and trial tactics, ordinance drafting and interpretation, preparation of contracts and other legal instruments, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions, and trial and appellate practices. 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 on points of law, evidence, legal procedures and policies, and practices of the County Counsel's Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate deputies on the more difficult and complex legal problems. Attend meetings of various boards and commissions as legal advisor; confer with and advise County and district officers and employees on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations; represent the County in all state and federal courts. Study and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities. Draft contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments; prepare written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions; prepare correspondence and pleadings, and handle depositions, interrogatories, pretrial motions, and pretrial and settlement conferences. 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. May be required to perform the functions of the lower-level Deputy County Counsel classifications. Salary and Levels
Deputy County Counsel I — $43.27 - $54.02 Hourly; $90,000 - $112,352 Annually Deputy County Counsel II — $51.47 - $65.49 Hourly; $107,048 - $136,214 Annually
OPTION I: One year at 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 specified areas. OPTION IV: Two years in the practice of criminal law.
Deputy County Counsel III — $65.87 - $84.64 Hourly; $137,000 - $176,058 Annually
OPTION I: One year at the Deputy County Counsel II level or equivalent experience. OPTION II: Three years in civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments. OPTION III: Three years in civil law in specified areas. OPTION IV: Three years in criminal law.
Other Requirements
All Levels Require:
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Membership: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar. Job Competencies: Make sound and accurate decisions under pressure; teamwork; clear communication; negotiation; prioritization; ethical behavior; and continuous learning.
This recruitment is open to all applicants. For questions contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org.
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The County of Riverside’s Office of the County Counsel has an opportunity for a Deputy County Counsel I/II/III to support their Child Welfare Division. The Child Welfare Division handles cases involving allegations of child abuse and/or neglect. The Deputy County Counsel will manage a large number of cases and work on a team with two other Deputy County Counsels. Responsibilities will include daily court appearances, case preparation, legal research and writing, handling writs and appeals, and advising clients on a variety of matters related to Child Welfare. Qualifications
Active member in good standing with the California State Bar. Prior experience with social work, criminal law, probation, family law, civil litigation, trial work or immigration law is highly desired. Experience in child welfare or dependency matters is preferred. Experience and Advancement
The level at which this position is offered is at the department's discretion. Advancement: Promotion to the Deputy County Counsel II, III, and IV levels is through a non-competitive process and based on demonstrated ability, satisfaction of the experience requirement and an overall meets expectation rating on the annual performance evaluation. Responsibilities
Provide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys in matters of law and trial tactics, ordinance drafting and interpretation, preparation of contracts and other legal instruments, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions, and trial and appellate practices. 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 on points of law, evidence, legal procedures and policies, and practices of the County Counsel's Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate deputies on the more difficult and complex legal problems. Attend meetings of various boards and commissions as legal advisor; confer with and advise County and district officers and employees on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations; represent the County in all state and federal courts. Study and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities. Draft contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments; prepare written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions; prepare correspondence and pleadings, and handle depositions, interrogatories, pretrial motions, and pretrial and settlement conferences. 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. May be required to perform the functions of the lower-level Deputy County Counsel classifications. Salary and Levels
Deputy County Counsel I — $43.27 - $54.02 Hourly; $90,000 - $112,352 Annually Deputy County Counsel II — $51.47 - $65.49 Hourly; $107,048 - $136,214 Annually
OPTION I: One year at 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 specified areas. OPTION IV: Two years in the practice of criminal law.
Deputy County Counsel III — $65.87 - $84.64 Hourly; $137,000 - $176,058 Annually
OPTION I: One year at the Deputy County Counsel II level or equivalent experience. OPTION II: Three years in civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments. OPTION III: Three years in civil law in specified areas. OPTION IV: Three years in criminal law.
Other Requirements
All Levels Require:
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required. Membership: Active member in good standing with the California State Bar. Job Competencies: Make sound and accurate decisions under pressure; teamwork; clear communication; negotiation; prioritization; ethical behavior; and continuous learning.
This recruitment is open to all applicants. For questions contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org.
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