Date Posted:

September 19, 2017

Salary:

$46.91 – $65.57/Hr.

Description:

Sonoma County Counsel seeks highly motivated, career-oriented attorneys with excellent research and writing skills, the ability to think strategically and creatively, and the desire to assume responsibility and work cooperatively on complex, fast-moving projects. The successful candidate will be assigned to the Office’s Litigation Practice Group. This position may handle a wide range of county legal matters including litigation involving contracts, contamination, code enforcement and qui tam actions, as well as defense of tort litigation, Brown Act, Public Records Act, and employment law issues.

Ideal candidates will possess:
• Public law litigation experience, including trial work
• Experience preparing and presenting civil cases before State and Federal courts and administrative bodies
• A record of excellent academic achievement
• Exceptional research and writing skills
• The proven ability to creatively problem-solve
• The ability to work effectively, both as part of a team and independently

Qualifications:

Qualifications for this position requires Current active membership in the State Bar of California, and normally includes:
• For the II level: one year of legal experience practicing civil or governmental law as a licensed attorney
• For the III level: two years of legal experience practicing civil law as a licensed attorney, at least one year of which was with a public agency performing duties comparable to a Deputy County Counsel II; or comparable experience in private practice

How to Apply:

This recruitment is open continuously and may close at any time without notice. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. For more information & to apply online, visit www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply Now!

Filing Deadline:

Continuous