Senior Deputy County Counsel-Civil Litigation
San Diego County
Date Posted:
September 29, 2016
Salary:
$108K-$168K
Description:
The County of San Diego’s Office of County Counsel has an
immediate opening for Senior Deputy County Counsel – Civil
Litigation Option. This position acts as an advocate on behalf of
the County of San Diego, its departments, employees, boards and
commissions, as well as special districts by advising clients and
representing them before trial, appellate courts and
administrative bodies.
Ideal Candidate
Experienced civil litigator who can independently handle
relatively complex cases in a variety of subject areas and
procedural contexts.
Minimum Requirements
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of
California, AND three (3) years of professional, post-bar civil
legal experience as an attorney. Previous experience must have
included serving as an attorney handling civil law matters and
cases in a public or private sector law office. To be considered
for this position, please attach a copy of your California Bar
Card to your application.
Note:
1) Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
2) Please attach a concise substantive legal writing sample to
your application.
3) Experience with a public entity representing public boards and
commissions, and preparing and trying public entity lawsuits is
highly desirable, but not required.
Also Required
A valid California Class C driver’s license, which must be
maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at
time of appointment, or the ability to arrange necessary and
timely transportation for field travel. Employees in this class
may be required to use their own vehicle.
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying
depending on type, number, severity, and recency. Prior to
appointment, candidates will be subject to a background
investigation.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment
list based on scores received during the evaluation of
information contained in their employment application and
supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all
information is complete and accurate, as the responses you
provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be
reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are
successful in the initial screening process, your application
will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you
provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an
individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential
functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Qualifications:
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California, AND three (3) years of professional, post-bar civil legal experience as an attorney. Previous experience must have included serving as an attorney handling civil law matters and cases in a public or private sector law office. To be considered for this position, please attach a copy of your California Bar Card to your application.
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hr/jobs
Under Jobs look for recruitment number 16390409CL
Filing Deadline:
October 5, 2016