Date Posted:

June 15, 2016

Salary:

Hiring Range: $9,795–$10,775/monthly. 2% COLA effective 7/01/16.

Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the position of Chief Deputy County Counsel in the County Counsel’s Office. The County Counsel is the principal legal advisor to the County of Yuba and represents the Board of Supervisors, County Administrator, County Departments, boards and commissions in matters of law pertaining to their duties and responsibilities. The Chief Deputy County Counsel id the single executive management level classification and is second-in-command of the County Counsel’s office.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and five years professional experience as an attorney in the practice of civil or administrative law in the State of California in a governmental law office (such as County Counsel or City Attorney) or a private law office which primarily practices civil or administrative law for the public sector; which has included at least one year of lead, supervisory or management experience.

Preferred: In addition to the minimum, graduation from an ABA accredited law school and two years of the required experience must be at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Deputy County Counsel III and additional years of experience in a lead, supervisory or management capacity within a law office. Experience in land use, planning, probate, child welfare, law enforcement, labor and employment law and/or contracts is desirable.
Licenses and Certification: Active membership (in good standing) in the State Bar of California and remain active with all California Bar Annual requirements. The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver’s license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours. Must file statements of economic interest with the Yuba County Clerk/Recorder; will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

How to Apply:

Applicants are REQUIRED to submit Yuba County Application (rev 08/14). For a detailed job announcement, application, and further instructions visit www.co.yuba.ca.us or contact Yuba County Human Resources, 915 8th Street, Suite 113 Marysville, CA 95901 Phone: (530) 749-7860 Fax: (530) 749-7864.

Tentative Interview Dates: 7/28/16 and 7/29/16
EOE

Filing Deadline:

June 30, 2016 @ 5:00 PM – EXTENDED