Job description
DEFINITION
I
Under direction, to perform the less difficult professional legal work in the County Counsel's Office; and to do related work as required.
II
Under general direction, to perform professional legal work in the interpretation and application of laws for the County of San Benito and its various subdivisions; to perform legal research and represent the County Counsel's Office in assigned legal proceedings and transactions; and to do related work as required.
III
Under general direction, to perform the more difficult and complex professional legal work in the interpretation and application of laws for the County of San Benito and its various subdivisions; to perform legal research and represent the County Counsel's Office in assigned legal proceedings and transactions; and to do related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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This is the entry and first working level in the Deputy County Counsel class series. Incumbents are typically assigned the less difficult and less controversial civil matters. Incumbents may expect to qualify for the next higher level of Deputy County Counsel II when they are regularly assigned more difficult and complex legal work and have completed one (1) year as a Deputy Counsel I.
II
This is the experienced journey level in the Deputy County Counsel class series. Incumbents are typically assigned to a wide range of civil matters and cases. Incumbents are expected to complete legal assignments with minimal guidance and supervision.
III
This is the advanced journey level in the Deputy County Counsel class series. Incumbents are assigned the more difficult and complex civil matters and cases, as well as the full scope of legal assignments performed by the County Counsel's Office. They are expected to complete legal assignments with minimal guidance and assistance.
REPORTS TO
County Counsel.
CLASSIFICATIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED
None.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with staff and the public.
(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)
I
Confers with, and advises County Departments on routine legal questions
Drafts ordinances, contracts, leases, and resolutions, and other legal measures, submitting them to other Department legal staff for review and discussion
Develops recommendations concerning the advisability to prosecute, compromise, or dismiss civil litigation
Discusses cases with other legal staff
Performs legal research; may prosecute and defend legal actions against the County and its subdivisions before all courts and various administrative bodies
May investigate claims and potential lawsuits
May be delegated to serve as legal counsel and attend meetings of boards and commissions
Dictates briefs and correspondence
Other duties as assigned
II
Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions
Performs legal research
Investigates claims and potential law suits
Drafts and edits ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, deeds, and other legal instruments
Prosecutes legal action on behalf of, and defends actions against, the County and its subdivisions before all courts and various administrative bodies
Confers with and advises officers of County Departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations
Dictates briefs and correspondence
Other duties as assigned
III
Serves as legal counsel and attends meetings of boards and commissions
Performs the more difficult and complex legal research
Investigates claims and potential law suits
Drafts and edits ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, deeds, and other legal instruments
Prosecutes legal action on behalf of, and defends actions against, the County and its subdivisions before courts of origin, appellate courts, and various administrative bodies
Confers with and advises officers of County Departments and representatives of special districts on questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations
May have on-going responsibility for serving as legal advisor to a specific County Board or Commission such as LAFCO or the Planning Commission
Dictates briefs and correspondence
Other duties as assigned
Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
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Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the State Bar of California.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
Current membership in the State Bar of California must be achieved within six months of employment or appointment in this job class will be terminated.
II
One (1) year of experience in the practice of civil law comparable to that of a Deputy County Counsel I with the County of San Benito.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
Current membership in the State Bar of California.
III
Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of civil law comparable to that of a Deputy County Counsel II with the County of San Benito.
Special Requirements
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License.
Current membership in the State Bar of California.
Knowledge of:
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Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law.
California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law.
Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Legal research methods.
Interviewing techniques.
Computers and software used in professional legal work.
II
Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law.
California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law.
Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Legal research methods.
Interviewing techniques.
Computers and software used in professional legal work.
III
Policies, procedures, and precedents of the County Counsel's Office.
Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law.
California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law.
Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Legal research methods.
Interviewing techniques.
Computers and software used in professional legal work.
Ability to:
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Perform professional legal and legal research work.
Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned cases.
Prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and present a variety of special reports.
Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work.
Effectively represent the County Counsel's Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
II
Perform professional legal and legal research work.
Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned cases.
Prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and present a variety of special reports.
Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work.
Effectively represent the County Counsel's Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies and other government jurisdictions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
III
Perform the more complex professional legal and legal research work.
Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned cases.
Prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Prepare and present a variety of special reports.
Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work.
Effectively represent the County Counsel's Office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS
Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:
Pay Day: Employees are bi-weekly. The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly – normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.
Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.
< 4 years of service = 10 days per year
5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
15 + years of service = 20 days per year
Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.
Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.
Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.
Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.
Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents.. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family
Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.
Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.
Credit Union: Membership available to San Benito County employees at the Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union.
Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Two 457 plans available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.
Retirement: PLEASE NOTE THAT CHANGES ARE CURRENTLY PENDING FOR JANUARY 1, 2013 DUE TO PENSION REFORM LAW AND OTHER DATES DUE TO CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS. Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.
? All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.
? New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.
Extra Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances. AFLAC can enroll employees into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).
Administrative Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @62 for New PERS Members
Social Security
Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service
Sick Leave 15 Days Annually
Floating Holiday
457 Deferred Compensation
Credit Union
Unreimbursed Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D
Automatic Deposit
Bi-Weekly Pay Periods
Tuition Reimbursement
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