The position of Deputy County Counsel I/II/III provides a variety of professional legal services to the County through the County Counsel’s office and performs related professional and administrative work as required. This is a multi-level professional classification series in which incumbents may be assigned to any of the three (3) levels, depending upon experience, proficiency gained, and the complexity of assigned planning functions. This position is scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

JOB DUTIES

• Represents the County and special districts in administrative proceedings, civil litigation, and other adjudicatory proceedings, and in conservatorship proceedings (both under the Probate Code and under the Welfare and Institutions Code), capacity hearings, and juvenile dependencies.
• Studies, analyzes, interprets and applies laws, court decisions, ordinances and other legal authorities in order to advise County officers, department heads and political subdivisions on legal matters.

I - $3,449.60-$4,192.80 II - $3,810.40-$4,632.00 III - $4,210.40 - $5,117.60 Biweekly

The ideal candidate will have experience practicing law for a public agency. This person will have the ability to exercise independent judgment and determine their own work methods to achieve the goals of the department and organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
I - No legal experience required. II - Three (3) years practicing law with one year of experience practicing law for a public agency or practicing in areas related to public agency law practice. III - Four (4) years practicing law with two years of experience practicing law for a public agency or any combination of education and experiencer that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
EDUCATION:
I/II/III - A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
I/II/III - Current membership in the State Bar of California. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver’s license.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Benefits are subject to negotiations with employee organizations and may vary with individual bargaining units.
ANNUAL LEAVE – SALARIED (FLSA EXEMPT REGULAR EMPLOYEES): 80 hours Annual Leave credited each January 1, pro rata share if hired after January 1 for that year.
CREDIT UNION: Low interest loans and systematic savings through payroll deduction.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: A tax deferred long-term savings plan is available to all employees.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: The County pays its employees Bi-Weekly through Direct Deposit to any financial institution that is a member of the Federal Reserve Automated Clearing House.
HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year or 5% Holiday Pay.
HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION AND LIFE INSURANCE: The County makes available to employees and their dependents a health, dental and a vision program. The County pays the premium for a group term life insurance policy. Glenn County participates in the California State Disability program.
SICK LEAVE: 12 days per year; unlimited maximum accrual.
RETIREMENT: Regular full-time and part-time employees participate in the Public Employee's Retirement System and Social Security. Effective January 1, 2013 Local Miscellaneous Benefit Formula: Classic Member 2.5% @ age 55, New Member 2% @ age 62. Safety Benefit Formula: Classic Member 3% @ age 55, New member 2.7% @ age 57.
VACATION: 0-2 Full years, 11 days: 3-12 full years, 16 days: 13-20 full years, 21 days: after 20 full years, 26 days.

LONGEVITY: 10 Full years; 5%, 15 full years; 7%, 20 full years; 9%, 25 full years; 11%, 30 full years; 13%.

THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS GENERAL IN NATURE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. THE COUNTY OF GLENN HAS THE RIGHT TO RESCIND THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME.

THE COUNTY OF GLENN IS an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We encourage minorities, women and disabled individuals to apply. In addition, bi-lingual (Spanish, Hmong, Laotian) individuals are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the personnel department.

To apply for this job opportunity, submit a completed County of Glenn employment application packet online at calopps.org or to the Personnel Department: 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988 by
5:00 P.M., Friday, March 29, 2024.

This recruitment may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

Applications must include :
- Glenn County Employment Application - Resume
- Transcripts and/or Certificates - Cover Letter - Writing Sample

Interview Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The County of Glenn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the Personnel Department.

The above information is general in nature and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The County of Glenn has the right to rescind this recruitment at any time.