An invitation to apply
Deputy County
Counsel I
Recruitment # 080506122015
Calaveras County
FFD: 06/12/2015
County Mission Statement:
$65,332.80—$79,393.60 annually
The mission of Calaveras County
Government is to provide service,
infrastructure and leadership
necessary to advance a safe
community, maintain a high quality
of life, and to protect personal
liberties for all of its citizens.
Calaveras County is recruiting for a Deputy County Counsel I.
The Office of County Counsel provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, County departments,
and special districts.
CALAVERAS COUNTY
891 Mountain Ranch Road
San Andreas, CA 95249
Phone: 209-754-6303
Fax: 209-754-6333
24-hr Job Line: 209-754-6332
[email protected]
http://www.co.calaveras.ca.us
In addition to meeting the qualifications set forth in the job description, the Deputy County Counsel I position responsibilities will be focused primarily on advising and representing the
County in one or more of the following substantive areas:
general civil litigation, probate, public guardian and/or public
administrator, mental health conservatorships, HIPPA, real
property and/or eminent domain, public works, or public contracting.
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic
background, exceptional research and writing skills, excellent
communication skills, tact and a good sense of humor. The
attorney chosen will be adept at creative, strategic, problem
solving and will have the desire to assume responsibility and
work cooperatively on a wide variety of complex, fast moving
projects.
Candidates with pending February Bar results are
encouraged to apply.
08-05 05/14/15
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This is the entry level position in the Deputy County Counsel series. Incumbents are under close supervision
and are expected to learn and perform the less difficult and non-controversial assignments in the County
Counsel office.
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Confers with and advises the Board of Supervisors, officers and employees of County Departments
and representatives of special districts on legal questions pertaining to their duties and responsibilities.
Attends meetings of boards and commissions as requested to give legal counsel and advice.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legal measures.
Prepares pleadings and other papers in connection with suits, trials, hearings and other civil legal proceedings.
Makes tentative decisions concerning advisability to prosecute, compromise, or dismiss civil litigation.
Defends the County, County agencies, and County employees in actions brought against them, including preparation and trial of cases before courts and administrative agencies.
Participates in the settlement of claims for or against the County; performs a variety of legal research.
Dictates correspondence and reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
California Code dealing with the authority and responsibility of public entities. Basic principles and practices of
civil, constitutional and administrative law; basic practices, principles, and methods of legal research.
Skill and Ability to:
Perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to complex legal
problems; present law, facts, evidence and arguments, clearly and logically in witting and oral form; effectively
represent the Board of Supervisors and County; deal effectively and tactfully with the public; exercise sound
independent judgment within general policy guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of work.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Must be an active member of the California State Bar in good standing. Possession of an appropriate driver’s
license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited law school. Application Review: Monday, June 15th
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Interested individuals must submit the following:
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Calaveras County application
Cover letter
Resume
CA Bar Association Number
Successful candidate notification: Wednesday, June 17th
First Interview: Monday, June 22nd
Successful candidate notification: Tuesday, June 23rd.
Second Interview: Friday, June 26th
Top candidate notified by Wednesday, July 1st
Application materials will be reviewed to evaluate the specific qualifications of each applicant and
determine which applicants will continue in the screening process. Incomplete applications and
paperwork will be screened out of the process.
Final Filing Date: Friday, June 12, 2015 by 5:00 p.m.
COUNTY BENEFITS
The County provides a comprehensive benefit package to employees who qualify. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, along with paid vacation and sick leave. Permanent employees do not
pay Social Security, but are members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). Appointments to permanent positions within the county service
are normally made at the first step of the salary schedule. A one-year probationary period is standard. After successful completion of twelve months of
employment, a 5% merit raise may be granted annually thereafter to the top
step. To learn more about County benefits please click here.
A LITTLE ABOUT CALAVERAS COUNTY
Work and live In the heart of California’s Gold Country. With a growing population of over 40,000 residents Calaveras County offers four seasons of activities
including fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, camping, water sports at nine public
access lakes from large reservoirs to small mountaintop lakes, snow sports including world class skiing, caves, golfing at six beautiful championship courses, quaint towns, a wide variety of restaurants, museums, art, vineyards, historical landmarks, and much more.
Calaveras County is the perfect spot for day trips. You are just 1 hour from Sacramento, 2 1/2 hours from Tahoe, San Francisco and Yosemite. Elevations
range from near sea level in the west to over 7,000 feet in the east. Average
temperatures range from 20-40 degrees during winter months to 85-95 during
summer months. Average rainfall is 20-40 inches and snowfall can be over 200
inches in the higher elevations. Calaveras County is truly a wonderful place to
work and live.
We would like to take this opportunity to share our county with you. Please
click on a link below to learn about the many things Calaveras County has to offer.
Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce
Calaveras County Arts Council
Calaveras Visitors Bureau
Calaveras Winegrape Alliance
Calaveras Historical Society
Calaveras Enterprise Newspaper
Calaveras Grown
Valley Springs Newspaper
The Pine Tree