Job Opportunity

County Counsel
Stanislaus County

Date Posted:

December 19, 2018

Salary:

$168,064.00 – $252,096.00

Description:

Appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, the County Counsel is an “at-will” Department Head position within Stanislaus County. The County Counsel serves as the chief legal representative of the County of Stanislaus, Joint Powers Authorities, commissions, and advisory boards in all phases of civil law activities, including court appearances, preparation of legal opinions concerning the powers, duties, functions and jurisdictions of the County and its employees. The County Counsel is responsible for executive management and oversight of department personnel, legal services, and public and political relation functions of the Department. The position supervises ten attorneys and five support staff.

Qualifications:

Five (5) years’ experience in a California County Counsel’s Office, California City Attorney’s Office or other California governmental civil law practice; OR at least eight (8) years of full-time experience or its equivalent as an attorney practicing civil law; AND continuous and active membership in the State Bar of California for no less than five (5) years; AND possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license at the time of appointment. Please see job flyer for “desirable qualifications.”

How to Apply:

You may apply by completing the online application at www.stanjobs.org. Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

Filing Deadline:

January 14, 2019

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