Date Posted:

April 13, 2017

Salary:

$5,424 – $ 6,576/mo

Description:

Under general direction, to perform a variety of complex professional legal work and legal research; to represent the County Counsel on assigned cases; to plan and coordinate investigation for legal cases; and to do related work as required. Performs a variety of the more complex professional legal assignments and research; may be assigned responsibility for an area of specialized legal services; researches and investigates cases to gather information and prepare legal documents to support all aspects of legal work as assigned; appears in court, preparing and presenting cases at preliminary hearings, trials, and Grand Jury; analyzes the facts of cases and legal precedents for preliminary hearing motions, stipulations, or waivers; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifications, withdrawing and/or changing charges; negotiates case settlements; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys; drafts jury instructions; presents opening statements; argues points of law; presents final arguments and summations; and reviews court records, analyzes evidence, and prepares appellate briefs.

Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of professional work experience in performing legal work comparable to that of an Attorney II with Siskiyou County.

Special Requirements:
Current membership in the state Bar of California

How to Apply:

Visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/siskiyouca​

Filing Deadline:

April 30, 2017