DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I/II/III/IV

Summary

Deputy County Counsel PositionThe 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. This office is looking to hire one attorney to handle Child Welfare Service (CWS) cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal writing and research skills, strong oral advocacy abilities, excellent time management skills, a commitment to public sector employment, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.Minimum QualificationsDeputy 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 via email to: Fresno County Counsel's Office ATTN: Alma Navarro CountyCounselMailbox@fresnocountyca.govCover LetterProfessional ResumeWriting SampleProfessional ReferencesVerification 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.BenefitsREGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:Health InsuranceCompetitive Retirement PlanTwelve (12) Paid Holidays per yearDisability and Life InsuranceAnnual Leave PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramOptional 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).Noble Credit 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.

Job Description

Deputy County Counsel PositionThe 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. This office is looking to hire one attorney to handle Child Welfare Service (CWS) cases. The ideal candidate will have excellent legal writing and research skills, strong oral advocacy abilities, excellent time management skills, a commitment to public sector employment, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.Minimum QualificationsDeputy 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 via email to: Fresno County Counsel's Office ATTN: Alma Navarro CountyCounselMailbox@fresnocountyca.govCover LetterProfessional ResumeWriting SampleProfessional ReferencesVerification 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.BenefitsREGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:Health InsuranceCompetitive Retirement PlanTwelve (12) Paid Holidays per yearDisability and Life InsuranceAnnual Leave PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramOptional 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).Noble Credit 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.