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Job Description
Position Description
Deputy County Counsel Annual Salaries
Deputy County Counsel I : $ 77,480 - $98,852 Annually
Deputy County Counsel II : $ 90,428 - $115,414 Annually
Deputy County Counsel III : $ 108,498 - $138,502 Annually
Deputy County Counsel IV : $ 126,984 - $162,058 Annually
The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorney for the County of Fresno, including the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, boards and commissions. In addition, the Office provides legal services to various other public entities and special districts. Assignments increase in complexity as the employee gains experience and knowledge and advances in the office. Assignments may include transactional, advisory and litigation matters.
County Counsel is recruiting for several exciting attorney opportunities.
1) A general law attorney to handle contract review and legal advice mainly for the Public Works and Planning Department, including subjects such as public contracting, construction, design, and the Williamson Act. The assignment may include minor litigation as well as advising boards or commissions and drafting ordinances. Knowledge of any of the following areas would be helpful: claims presentation; real estate; land use; transportation; solid waste; public financing; property tax assessment; litigation; the Brown Act; and the Public Records Act.
2) A child welfare attorney to represent the County Department of Social Services in juvenile dependency matters, assuring that at risk children receive the protection and assistance they need.
Any attorney with experience in these areas or with the desire and drive to learn new practice areas is encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will also have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, including legal writing and oral advocacy, a commitment to public sector employment, an interest in learning new areas of law and research, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
The County of Fresno offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The candidate selected will be placed at the appropriate level, depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary ranges for the Deputy I through Deputy IV classification levels are set forth above.
Minimum Qualifications
Deputy County Counsel I:
License : Membership in the State Bar of California.
Deputy County Counsel II:
License : Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience : One (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel.
Deputy County Counsel III:
License : Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience : Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel.
Deputy County Counsel IV:
License : Membership in the State Bar of California.
Experience : Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel.
Note: All levels also require possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
HOW TO APPLY :
Applicants are required to submit the items listed below to:
Fresno County Counsel's Office
ATTN: Alma Navarro
2220 Tulare St. Suite 500
Fresno, CA 93721
or via email to CountyCounselMailbox@fresnocountyca.gov- Cover Letter ( In your cover letter, please identify the relevant training and experience that makes you uniquely qualified for the position and why you are interested in a career with our office .)
- Professional Resume
- Writing Sample
- Professional References
- Verification of California State Bar licensure (a printout from the "Attorney Search" section of the California State Bar website is acceptable)
Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please contact the County Counsel's Office at (559) 600-3479.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Zachary Carter
REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :- Health Insurance
- Competitive Retirement Plan
- Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Annual Leave Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include:- Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
- Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
- NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.
EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :
Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Fresno County
Show moreThe city and county of Fresno are located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly dedicated to thousands of acres for agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard.
THE FRESNO COMMUNITY AND OUR GOVERNMENT
Fresno County, with a current population approaching over 917,515, is the 10th most populous county in California and is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The County of Fresno is the nation's #1 agricultural community. The County Administrative Officer heads County government while an elected Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy-making body of the County. The County employs a workforce of over 7,300 people and the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year budget is over $2.65 billion.
- Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a short trip to the Central Coast, Southern California, the Bay Area, and numerous mountains.
- Average commute time: 18 min.
- The Central Valley is host to a University California and California State University campus and several community colleges and private universities.
- Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Bass/Shaver/Millerton Lakes are perfect locations for year round recreation including camping, hiking, sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, golfing and other outdoor activities.
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Fresno. A great place to live, work, and raise a family. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com for more information about our county.
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