Date Posted:

March 18, 2022

Salary:

$121,004-$147,081

Description:

Under the general supervision of the County Counsel, this position provides a variety of professional legal services to the County. It is one of three such positions in the County Counsel’s office. This position serves at the will and pleasure of the County Counsel. Typical tasks for all four classes include but are not limited to: • Conferring with, representing, and advising County officials, boards, commissions, departments and special districts on a broad range of legal issues applicable to counties including, but not limited to, land use and environmental law, property tax, public works contracting and bidding, water law, elections law, emergency response, jail issues, real property law, etc.; • Reviewing and drafting contracts, notices, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents; • Prosecuting and defending litigation and other proceedings by and against the County and certain public officials and agencies; and • Legal research and writing.

Qualifications:

• General knowledge of the principles of civil, constitutional, and administrative law as well as specific laws governing and affecting local government and county operations. • General knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence. • General knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and writing. • Ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems. • Ability to analyze and understand a variety of legal documents and instruments. • Ability to draft legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. • Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, in written and oral form. •  Ability to effectively represent the interests of the County in court and before administrative hearing bodies and tribunals. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and governmental officials and the general public. • Broader knowledge and mastery of laws governing and affecting county operations. • Broader knowledge of principles of supervision and management.

How to Apply:

Application materials may be obtained from and submitted to: Mono County Human Resources P.O. Box 696, Bridgeport, CA 93517 Telephone: (760) 932-5413 Fax: (760) 932-5411 Email: hr@mono.ca.gov www.monocounty.ca.gov SPECIAL NOTE: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Mono reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the recruitment plan. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Any questions or comments about the need for accommodation should be directed to HR.

Filing Deadline:

3/16/2023