Date Posted:

June 1, 2023

Salary:

$6,530-$11,745 monthly

Description:

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the positions of Deputy County Counsel I/II/III in the Office of County Counsel. Under the direction of the County Counsel and Chief Deputy County Counsel, attorneys in this series perform professional legal work by preparing and trying civil cases and providing legal counsel and assistance to the County, it’s officers, associated boards and commissions, as well as outside agencies; assist departments in interpreting regulations on a wide range of topics; represent officers and employees in litigation; and perform duties as assigned. The Deputy County Counsel I/II/III position is flexibly staffed and depending on background and experience, may be filled directly at the Deputy County Counsel II or III level. Involvement in formal litigation and discretionary authority increases as the incumbent progresses through the various levels.

Qualifications:

Level I: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law. Level II: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and two years of experience in the practice of law. Level III: Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited school of law and three years of experience in the practice of law. Preferred: Additional years of professional experience as an attorney in the practice of civil law in the State of California.

How to Apply:

ONLINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted online through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application. OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

Filing Deadline:

6/19/2023