Date Posted:

April 30, 2024

Salary:

$10,084-$17,220 Monthly

Description:

The Monterey County Office of the County Counsel seeks a highly motivated Deputy County Counsel III and/or Deputy County Counsel IV professional with a desire to defend and advise the County in a variety of complex legal matters. The Deputy County Counsel III, under direction, conducts litigation and performs varied complex civil legal work involved in the provision of legal counsel for County officials, agents, departments, and special districts; and performs responsible professional and administrative legal advisory work for various County government officials, department heads and employees. The Deputy County Counsel IV, under general direction, conducts litigation and performs even more complex legal work involved in the provision of legal counsel for County officials, agents, departments, and special districts, and in the defense of the County; and performs highly responsible professional and administrative legal work and act as a principal legal advisor to large County departments.

Qualifications:

Study and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities. Conduct discovery, examine and interpret evidence; and prosecute on behalf of or defend the County, its officers and employees in the most complex and important civil cases. Develop and give legal advice regarding resolution of problems that may have far-reaching implications on County operations/programs. Prepare legal briefs; drafts contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments. Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders and contracts. Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advise or devise appropriate plan of action based thereon; defend the County in litigation. Establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors. Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships both within the County Counsel’s Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work.

How to Apply:

County of Monterey https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/4458733-0/deputy-county-counsel-iii-iv

Filing Deadline:

5/17/2024