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Deputy County Counsel

4 months ago

Contra Costa County CA, United States County of Contra Costa, California Full time

**The Position**:
**Why join the Contra Costa County Counsel's Office?**

In recognition of the possibility of conflicts of interest, Deputy County Counsels - Exempt are required to refrain from private law practice. Attorneys are required to furnish personal transportation and may seek mileage reimbursement for work-related travel in accordance with County policy.
The County Counsel’s Office currently has a staff of 37 attorneys. The positions may be filled at any level step appropriate to qualifications and experience. Promotional opportunities exist within the Deputy County Counsel-Exempt range, from Basic Level ($10,722.22 - $12,745.36), through Standard Level ($13,070.34-$15,536.52), to Advanced Level ($15,932.68 -$18,938.95). The Deputy County Counsel - Exempt classification is excluded from the County Merit System and are appointed by the County Counsel.
**We are looking for someone who**:

- Can work in a fast paced, and high-profile environment
- Has the ability to think strategically and creatively
- Will be articulate and energetic
- Possesses exceptional analytical skills and judgement
- Can relate well to colleagues, clients, and the courts
- Has the ability to assume responsibility and build client relationships
- Has excellent writing skills

**What you will typically be responsible for**:

- Participating in hearings and meetings
- Presenting cases persuasively in both court and administrative proceedings
- Offering and negotiating solutions consistent with applicable laws and policy direction
- Drafting a variety of legal documents
- Using good judgment in setting priorities and allocating time
- Maintaining effective working relationships with staff and clients
- Keeping supervisor informed of significant cases and assignments

**A few reasons you might love this job**:

- We adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality, and we value diversity
- You will have an opportunity to serve the public as you advise a wide variety of clients
- The work is intellectually challenging and fast-paced
- You will work in a team environment with supportive colleagues
- You will enjoy a work-life balance, with the opportunity to accrue up to three weeks of vacation leave and other leave benefits

**A few challenges you might face in this job**:

- Adjusting to County government functions and interplay of the departments
- Becoming familiar with local Superior Court rules and procedures, and administrative agencies
- Competing litigation, advisory, and transactional deadlines

**Competencies Required**:

- ** Legal & Regulatory Navigation**:Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
- ** Professional Integrity & Ethics**: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- ** Critical Thinking**: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
- ** Political & Organizational Savvy**: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
- ** Strategic Thinking & Perspective**:Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives
- ** Self-Management**: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
- ** Negotiating**: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
- ** Handling Stress**: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- ** Innovation**: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
- ** Building & Maintaining Relationships**: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- ** Valuing Diversity**:Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- ** Writing**:Communicating effectively in writing

**Minimum Qualifications**:
**Registration**: Active member of the State Bar of California

**Experience**:
**Standard Level**: Four (4) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a practicing attorney.

**Desirable Qualifications**:
- Experience with solid waste and/or hazardous waste laws is highly desirable-
- Experience advising and representing public agencies-
- Experience with civil litigation and administrative hearings-
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom**Selection Process**:

- ** Resume**
- ** Your resume should include**:

- ** State Bar of California membership number and admission date**:

- ** Undergraduate college/university and graduation date**:

- ** Law school and graduation date**
- ** TWO writing samples only**
- ** Preferably a substantive pleading and an advisory letter or memorandum, of no more than fifteen (15) pages and five (5) pages in length, respectively.**
- ** List of professional references**
- ** Please indicate whether we may contact your current employer.**
- ** A cover letter**

**CONVICTION HISTORY**

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and