Deputy County Counsel II/III/Senior
Shasta County
Date Posted:
July 14, 2014
Salary:
$5,699 – 9,285
Description:
Deputy II: At this level, professionally qualified persons
normally have gained experience in the practice of law.
Incumbents are expected to perform responsible legal work in
civil matters and to complete regular assignments with limited
supervision or assistance.
Deputy III: At this level, professionally qualified and
experienced persons perform specialized legal work for the County
in civil matters, in a relatively independent manner. This class
differs from that of Deputy County Counsel II in that the civil
matters handled generally are more varied, complex and
sensitive.
Senior Deputy: This is a senior journey level position. At this
level, professionally qualified and experienced persons perform
specialized legal work for the County in civil matters, in a
highly independent manner. This class differs from that of Deputy
County Counsel III in that the civil matters handled generally
are more varied, complex and sensitive. In addition, this level
recognizes long-term experience with an understanding of County
legal problems and challenges; it is only available to attorneys
who have been employed as a counsel for a California county or
city for five years, or have equivalent experience in civil
and/or other governmental practice.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to
directly demonstrate possession and application of the
following:
Knowledge of:
Deputy II: Legal principles and practices with special emphasis
on the rules of evidence, administrative law and procedures, and
statutes and law pertinent to county government; trial
procedures; and legal research methods.
Deputy III: Legal principles and practices, with special emphasis
on the rules of evidence, statutes and law applicable to the
functions of county government, and civil, constitutional and
administrative law and procedures; pre-trial and trial
procedures; and legal research methods.
Senior Deputy: Legal principles and practices, with special
emphasis on the rules of evidence, statutes and law applicable to
the functions of county government, and civil, constitutional and
administrative law and procedures; pre-trial and trial
procedures; and legal research methods.
Ability to:
Deputy II: Perform legal research using traditional and
computer-assisted resources; analyze and apply legal principles,
facts and precedents to legal problems; present laws, facts and
arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; and
deal effectively and tactfully with those contacted in the course
of work.
Deputy II: These standards are typically attained with two years
of experience in the practice of law, including at least one year
representing public entities or one year of experience as a
Deputy County Counsel I in Shasta County.
Deputy III: Perform legal research using traditional and
computer-assisted resources; analyze and apply legal principles,
facts, evidence and precedents to complex legal problems; present
law, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and concisely in
written and oral form; effectively represent County employees,
departments and special districts in legal proceedings and
administrative hearings; and deal effectively and tactfully with
those contacted in the course of the work.
Deputy III: These standards are typically attained with three
years of experience as a practicing attorney including at least
two years representing public entities or one year of experience
as a Deputy County Counsel II in Shasta County.
Senior Deputy: Perform legal research using traditional and
computer-assisted resources; analyze and apply legal principles,
facts, evidence and precedents to complex legal problems; present
law, facts, evidence and arguments clearly and concisely in
written and oral form; effectively represent County employees,
departments and special districts in legal proceedings and
administrative hearings; and deal effectively and tactfully with
those contacted in the course of the work.
Senior Deputy: In order to qualify for this position, an attorney
must have been employed as a counsel for a California county or
city for five years, or have equivalent experience in civil
and/or other governmental practice.
How to Apply:
Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/shasta/default.cfm
or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Filing Deadline:
August 15, 2014