Deputy County Counsel III/IV

• 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 and preparation of legal briefs and opinions.

• 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.

• Analyze, research and resolve difficult and complex legal problems.

• May be required to perform the functions of the lower-level Deputy County Counsel classifications.

Deputy County Counsel III

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.

Deputy County Counsel IV

OPTION I
Experience: One year 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
Experience: Four years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments.

OPTION III
Experience: Four 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: Four years in the practice of criminal law.

Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required at the time of appointment.

Active membership in the State Bar of California.
ALL OPTIONS
Knowledge of: Legal principles, legal research and trial techniques; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; current case law, legislation and trends in the areas of practice; state and federal statutory and case law applicable to public entities in California; rules and procedures for California and federal courts; principles, practices, methods, and techniques of leadership and training; Riverside County policies, ordinances and related authorities; telephone, office and online etiquette; County customer service objectives and strategies; basic computer operation and software programs (e.g., legal research, word processing and electronic mail).

Ability to: Read, understand, interpret, and communicate legal issues to both attorneys and lay people; advocate the interests of the County and other clients in meetings, and court and administrative hearings; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise, sound, logical, and thorough manner when preparing opinions, briefs, reports, ordinances, correspondence, or other written communications of a legal nature; communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds; function calmly in stressful situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy; thoroughly analyze and research legal issues and take all facts and findings into consideration; interpret and apply cases, statutes, regulations, legal principles, and government policies and practices; prioritize and organize workload and complete a large number of work assignments that have strict timelines; treat County employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public with courtesy and respect; assess the customer's immediate needs and ensure customer's receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral; 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; exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives, and the public.

Job Competencies/Desirable Traits:

• Leadership qualities that promote team building, coaching and developing of resources.

• 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.

For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org or  (951) 966-3590. Please allow 1-2 business days for response.

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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-policies 

Reasonable 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/disability 

Proof 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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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.

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