Description

The San Joaquin County Office of The County Counsel is recruiting for a Deputy County Counsel to join its office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. The vacancy will be filled at either the Deputy County Counsel II, III or IV level depending on experience.  

The ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a positive attitude. The incumbent will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities. Desirable candidates will have significant civil litigation and/or transactional experience in state and/or federal court, and before administrative bodies, a high level of integrity and strong sense of ethics. Experience advising public agencies is desirable.

Requirements

All Levels Require:  Membership in the California State Bar

Deputy County Counsel II is the journey level class in the Deputy County Counsel series.  Employees in this class exercise considerable independent judgment and initiative in representing their assigned clients and consult supervisors only as special problems arise. Requires one year of experience in the practice of civil law.

Deputy County Counsel III is the experienced level class in the Deputy County Counsel series. Employees in this class exercise considerable amount of independent judgement and initiative in representing their assigned clients and may be assigned some of the most complex cases as special projects. Requires two years of experience in the practice of civil law.

Deputy County Counsel IV is the most experienced level class in the Deputy County Counsel series.  Employees in this class perform the most complex legal assignments in addition to their regular areas of assignment. Requires three years of experience in the practice of civil law.