Job Opportunity

County Counsel
San Joaquin County

Date Posted:

September 3, 2014

Salary:

Annual Base Salary: $204,818 – $248,955 

Description:

San Joaquin County is seeking an attorney with experience in a County Counsel or City Attorney’s Office to be the legal advisor to the County of San Joaquin, providing service that is intelligent, trustworthy, and dedicated to public service. The Office partners with the County Administrator’s Office and County departments to find creative legal solutions to implement Board policies and assists the County in fulfilling its mission.

The Office also provides legal advice to County departments and agencies, County officials, County special districts, and commissions and represents them in matters of County-related litigation. The County Counsel is responsible for leading and managing the functions, operations and staff of the office in compliance with policies established by the Board of Supervisors and the County Administrator

In addition to base salary, San Joaquin County offers a competitive benefit package including health benefits, vacation, sick leave and potential cashable benefits including employer contribution to the County’s deferred compensation plan, vacation cash out, and an annual car allowance.

For a complete job description, please visit the San Joaquin County employment website at www.jobaps.com/sjq.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Active membership in the California State Bar and a valid California driver’s license.

Desirable Qualifications:
Candidates invited to participate in the screening and selection process will possess seven years of senior-level managerial attorney experience, conducting civil legal work in a public agency setting, preferably in a County Counsel or City Attorney’s Office.

How to Apply:

Completed application package including supplemental application must be submitted to the Human Resources Division by the final filing date:

September 26, 2014

Apply Online Today: www.sjgov.org/hr

Or submit your application, supplemental and resume to:

San Joaquin County Human Resources
Attn: Jennifer Goodman
44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330
Stockton, CA 95202

Tel: 209.953.7325
Fax: 209.468.0508

If warranted by the number of applicants, applications may be reviewed by a screening panel. If utilized, the screening panel will select those most qualified to be considered for participation in selection processes.

Final candidates will be interviewed by the County Board of Supervisors in a closed session interview tentatively planned for November 4, 2014.

A background investigation will be required for all final candidates. Final appointment will be conditional upon passing a drug screening test as well as DOJ Live Scan fingerprinting. 

Filing Deadline:

September 26, 2014

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