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- ABOUT THE POSITION
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.
The most competitive candidates will be great team players who are adaptable and have prior child welfare or dependency experience, preferably in the public sector.
Applicants must be an 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.
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.
Meet the Team!
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.- EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• 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.- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Deputy County Counsel I
$43.27 - $54.02 Hourly
$90,000 - $112,352 Annually
Experience: None
Deputy County Counsel II
$51.47 - $65.49 Hourly
$107,048 - $136,214 Annually
OPTION I
Experience: 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
Experience: Two years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Experience: Two years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; civil litigation; business transactional; environmental; finance; healthcare; probate and conservatorships; bankruptcy; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.
OPTION IV
Experience: Two years in the practice of criminal law.
Deputy County Counsel III
$65.87 - $84.64 Hourly
$137,000 - $176,058 Annually
OPTION I
Experience: One year 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
Experience: Three years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.
OPTION III
Experience: Three years in the practice of civil law in one of the following areas: eminent domain; labor and employment; civil litigation; business transactional; environmental; finance; healthcare; probate and conservatorships; bankruptcy; juvenile dependency or delinquency; land use; Native American gaming and land use; public works; real estate; or utilities.
OPTION IV
Experience: Three years in the practice of criminal law.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.• 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.• Successfully prioritize conflicting timelines, ensuring each project receives appropriate time and consideration.• 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.- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is open to all applicants. General Information: If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policiesReasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disabilityProof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
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- $90,001.60 - $176,051.20/year
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