Date Posted:

July 2, 2015

Salary: 

$270,430 — $409,318 

Description:

The County Counsel is appointed by, and reports directly to, the Board of Supervisors, and provides legal advice and services to the Board, County and District officers, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and a number of special districts; and leads the planning and directing of all operations of the Office of the County Counsel.
The County Counsel sets the legal agenda for the County, with a major effect on overall policy development. He or she drafts and comments on legislation at the local, State and federal level. Directing an organization of the same size as a top 200 full-service law firm, the County Counsel is accountable for a budget of $108 million, and a budgeted staff of 580 positions. As Chief Litigation Officer, the County Counsel has exclusive charge and control of all civil actions in which the County, County officers or County employees are a party; and also assists in presenting the County’s position in the State Legislature and before state and federal regulatory agencies and administrative hearing boards. 

Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required in managing a legal department of a city or county, a legal department of a state or federal agency, or a law firm or corporate law office involved in civil litigation. Such management includes responsibility for the preparation for and trying of civil suits; the provision of legal advice to officials; the management of litigation in a cost effective manner; the technical and administrative direction of attorneys; and the preparation of budgets and other administrative duties necessary to the conduct of the Department’s, firm’s, or office’s affairs.
The individual appointed must possess admission to practice law in all courts of California.
A California Class “C” driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job‐related essential functions is required for the position.
U.S. citizenship is required for appointment to this position.

How to Apply:

Please submit resume, cover letter, record of accomplishments, verification of degrees, and current salary information to the following e-mail address: ExecutiveRecruitment@hr.lacounty.gov. Please indicate the position title of County Counsel in the subject line of your e-mail. 

Filing Deadline:

Open until filled.