deputy county counsel labor relations

Salary : $137,412.00 - $195,516.00 Annually
Location : Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: U9206X
Department: COUNTY COUNSEL
Opening Date: 08/18/2023

Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER

U9206X
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity
FIRST DATE OF FILING

August 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the

service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

BENEFITS:
The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits package in the nation, including a wide range of health care options, pensions through LACERA, 401k and 457b savings plans with matching, and 13 paid Holidays.

DEFINITION:Performs difficult legal work in representing the Board of Supervisors, the County and its departments/agencies on legal issues and in litigation involving complex issues of public agency and civil law.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
These journey level positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel positions are characterized by and responsible for assignments involving a full range of matters involving complex issues, the resolution of which have the potential to negatively impact the County's programs, policies or operations or may result in serious monetary losses. Incumbents are expected to exercise well-developed legal skills and knowledge and act independently under general oversight and direction. In addition, incumbents must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings.
Essential Job Functions

Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, County departments and County-related agencies, concerning legal matters on labor and employment law, negotiations and/or disputes, including issues involving the Meyers-Millias-Brown Act (MMBA) and the County's Employee Relations Ordinance (ERO).

Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional and local agencies on all aspects of labor related matters, including memoranda of understanding (MOU) with the County's labor unions, the MMBA and ERO. This includes, but is not limited to, handling and advice related of matters pending before the Los Angeles County Employee Relations Commission (ERCOM), as well as labor relations support in engaging the County's numerous unions, including participating in MOU negotiations, and policy change consultations.

Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and Federal courts, and before administrative agencies in labor and employment related matters, including work stoppages, unfair labor practices and arbitrations.

Advises County departments and County-related agencies in supervising third-party or outside counsel, representing the County's interests in labor and employment related advice, administrative matters, and litigation.

Represents, advises, and prepares legal documents for County departments in labor and employment matters, including but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, disability, and retaliation claims.

Represents the County in administrative proceedings regarding employment issues, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission and ERCOM.

Represents the County in State and Federal courts in labor and employment related litigation.

Provides legal advice to County departments concerning complex employment matters, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and wage and hour laws.

Drafts ordinances, resolutions, legislation and opinions relating to labor and employment related issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors and County staff.

Advises and represents County officials, departments, special districts, and commissions regarding applicable municipal and governmental law in order to resolve difficult legal questions regarding such matters.

Confers with attorneys, County officials and other interested parties for the purpose of obtaining information relative to the preparation of assigned cases, legal opinions, contracts and ordinances.

Conducts legal research by utilizing on-line services such as Westlaw & Lexis-Nexis, materials in the law library, and other treatises in order to advise County staff regarding labor and employment matters.

Analyzes written reports and legal documents; confers with witnesses, experts, investigative personnel, and others for the purpose of obtaining relevant information relating to the litigation of labor and employment matters.
Requirements

SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of work experience in the practice of *public agency law and/or civil law, two (2) of which must be in labor relations law, and can include litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, or collective bargaining working for or in a government or private entity with a unionized workforce.

*Public agency law refers to experience working for the government of a State or political subdivision thereof; any agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivisions of a State, or a municipality; or any interstate government agency.

LICENSE:
**Admission to practice law in all courts of California.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
**A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year - OR - A printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an "Active" status designation. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email them to .

Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within 15 calendar days from the application submission date, will be rejected as incomplete.

AT THE TIME OF FILING, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your resume, which details relevant professional experience.

Please DO NOT attach or upload your writing samples, or confidential case files to your application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional points will be granted for experience beyond the Specialty Requirements.

EXAMINATION CONTENTThis examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience, based on application information, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATIONThe names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation.

Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis, and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

No persons may compete for this examination more than once every 12 months.

VACANCY INFORMATIONThe resulting Eligible Register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Office of the County Counsel.

Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Specialty Requirements to qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Selections requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORDAll applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Stephanie S. MillanDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 974-0828Department Contact Email: or

Exam Number: U9206X
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:
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The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit:
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
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The information you provide on the Supplemental Questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible, include all information as requested. Points will not be awarded for incomplete responses.

Comments such as, "see or refer to resume or application" will not be considered as a response. You must utilize the space provided for answers to the questions, separate attachments will not be considered. All information is subject to verification at any time during the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS.

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of experience in the area of Labor Relations?

• I have no related experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years

03

Please describe your experience, in detail, in the area of labor relations law, and can include litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, or collective bargaining working for or in a government or private entity with a unionized workforce?
NOTE: For each experience please indicate the following information:

1. Name of Employer

2. Position/Title Held

3. Date From: (MM/YYYY), Date To: (MM/YYYY)

4. Hours worked per week

5. Describe your duties

If you do not have this experience, please indicate "No Experience"

04

License Requirement: Do you possess a valid and active California Bar card?
If YES, you must attach a legible copy with a visible watermark of the year, or a printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an "Active" status designation to your application at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission email to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov.

• Yes, I have attached a copy of my bar card to my application.
• Yes, I will email a copy of my bar card within 15 calendar days of my application submission to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov.
• Not Applicable

Required Question

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