Job Opportunity

Deputy County Counsel III/IV
Kings County

Date Posted:

March 17, 2017

Salary:

Depends on Qualifications

Description:

The County Counsel’s office serves as the civil attorney for the Kings County government, its departments, boards and commissions, and other special districts and government agencies covering a wide range of law and topics. The attorneys of the County Counsel’s office are expected to show initiative, to demonstrate dedication to their jobs, to work well in a team, and to communicate effectively, whether in writing or verbally, with a wide variety of audiences.

Qualifications:

Please note: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

BOTH LEVELS:
Education: Possession of active, valid membership in the California State Bar is evidence of sufficient education for this classification.

LEVEL III:
Experience: 1)Three years of experience practicing civil law as a licensed attorney, OR 2) One year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel II in Kings County, OR 3) Two years of experience practicing law as a licensed attorney including at least one year of experience practicing public agency law in California comparable to a Deputy County Counsel II.

LEVEL IV:
Experience: Three years of experience as a Deputy County Counsel in a County Counsel’s office with extensive experience in advising county departments or special districts and including demonstrated expertise in one or more specialized areas of law, or comparable experience in a law office practicing public agency law. (The recruitment and selection process may specify or emphasize one or more specialized areas of law relevant to the County Counsel’s office.)

How to Apply:

For more information about the position and to apply, click the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingscounty/jobs/1684158/deputy-county-counsel-iii-iv?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Filing Deadline:

Friday, April 7, 2017

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