Date Posted:

September 16, 2020

Salary:

$8,299 – $12,748/Monthly*

Description:

In this exciting role, you will provide legal counsel to and advise the Human Services Department’s Family, Youth, and Children’s Services (FYC) Division regarding dependency cases. The successful candidate will:

• Draft legal documents such as memoranda, briefs, writs, and appeals
• Appear in court on review calendars and contested hearing calendars
• Participate in settlement conferences
• Work collaboratively with other members of the juvenile dependency team
• Study and apply new case law, statutory law, and legislative changes
• Attend trainings, and in turn, may train other attorneys and FYC personnel in the juvenile dependency area of law

Qualifications:

In addition, the Deputy County Counsel may assist with other work performed by attorneys in the Health and Human Services Practice Group, and assist with County Counsel’s other areas of responsibility.

IMPORTANT: The position will be filled at the I, II, or III level. If you are interested in applying at the I, II, and/or III level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for those classifications.

How to Apply:

*Salary is negotiable and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE Apply by 10/6/20

Filing Deadline:

10/06/20