Deputy County Counsel I-IV

The County of Riverside’s Office of the County Counsel is seeking a Deputy County Counsel to support their Health & Adult Welfare Division. The role involves providing litigation and advisory services, representing RUHS Behavioral Health-Public Guardian, and requires relevant experience with laws involving mental health and privacy rights.ResponsibilitiesProvide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys, Supervisors, and Chief Deputies in matters of law and trial tactics, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions, completing mediations, and trial and appellate practicesProvide responsive, high-quality service to County employees and representatives of RUHS Behavioral Health – Public Guardian by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner, and may interact with members of the publicConsult with subordinate Deputies and Paralegals on points of law, evidence, legal procedures and policies, and practices of the County Counsel's Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate Deputies and Paralegals on more difficult and complex legal problemsRepresent the County in all state and federal courts and before administrative hearing bodiesStudy and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authoritiesDraft written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions; prepare correspondence and pleadings; handle percipient witness and expert testimony; prepare written discovery; prepare pretrial motions and settlement conferences; first or second chair trials as neededAnalyze, research and resolve difficult and complex legal problemsPrepare, present and manage difficult to complex trial and appellate cases under minimal to moderate supervision depending upon level of experienceSkillsActive member in good standing with the California State BarPossession of a valid California Driver's License is requiredExperience: None for Deputy County Counsel IExperience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel I level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city for Deputy County Counsel IIExperience: Two years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments for Deputy County Counsel IIExperience: Two years in the practice of civil law in one of the specified areas for Deputy County Counsel IIExperience: Two years in the practice of criminal law for Deputy County Counsel IIExperience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel II level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city for Deputy County Counsel IIIExperience: Three years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments for Deputy County Counsel IIIExperience: Three years in the practice of civil law in one of the specified areas for Deputy County Counsel IIIExperience: Three years in the practice of criminal law for Deputy County Counsel IIIExperience: One year at the Deputy County Counsel III level with the County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel, or as a county counsel attorney or city attorney at an equivalent level with another California county or city for Deputy County Counsel IVExperience: Four years in the practice of civil law providing professional legal counsel to governmental agencies or departments for Deputy County Counsel IVExperience: Four years in the practice of civil law in one of the specified areas for Deputy County Counsel IVExperience: Four years in the practice of criminal law for Deputy County Counsel IVRelevant experience with laws involving mental health, California, and Federal privacy and confidentiality rights governing health information and public social servicesProven ability to perform litigation and provide legal advice in a collaborative environmentCompany OverviewCounty of Riverside is a government entity that provides regional administration, public services, and community support programs. It was founded in 1893, and is headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://rivco.org.



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