Date Posted:

July 17, 2017

Salary:

I: $31.41 – $38.17/hr. OR II: $ 41.22 – $50.12/hr

Description:

The Calaveras County Counsel’s Office is seeking a Deputy County Counsel I/II. The incumbent will primarily provide legal counsel to the Calaveras Health & Human Services Agency, specifically Child Welfare Services (CWS) and representing the agency in all phases of Welfare and Institutions Code §300 proceedings, from detention through adoptions and including appeals. The position involves extensive trial work as well as advising social workers, reviewing petitions, court filings, drafting of findings, orders and legal opinions.

Interviews will be held the week of August 7th. The anticipated start date is September 5, 2017. The incumbent will start during a two week training phase and will assume the permanent position immediately thereafter.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:
Deputy County Counsel I: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school + Admission to CA State Bar in good standing.

Deputy County Counsel II (in addition to above): Two years of professional legal experience at a level equivalent to the Deputy County Counsel I.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals must submit the following to 891 Mountain Ranch Rd San Andreas, Ca 95249:
• Calaveras County application
• Cover letter
• Resume
The county application can be accessed at:
http://humanresources.co.calaveras.ca.us/Employment/Applications-Instructions

Filing Deadline:

July 31, 2017 by 5:00 pm