County Counsel

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　　County Counsel

　　Salary

　　$200,000.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Ukiah, CA

　　Job Type

　　Full-time Permanent

　　Job Number

　　24.18

　　Department

　　County Counsel

　　Opening Date

　　01/12/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　The Position

　　To view the job flyer click here (https://www.mendocinocounty.org/home/showdocument?id=62328&t=638405879452396417) .

　　To view the complete classification specification click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mendocinoca/classspecs/1026247?keywords=county&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

　　Click "Apply" to submit an application. A writing sample and responses to the following questions must be attached.

　　This position requires a valid active membership in the California Bar Association. Are you a current member of the California Bar Association?

　　As an attorney, have you ever been sued by a client and/or disciplined or cited for a breach of ethics or unprofessional conduct by, or been the subject of a complaint to, any court, administrative agency, bar association, disciplinary committee, or other professional group? If so, please provide the details. If not, please respond "N/A."

　　Please describe your experience providing legal services in the area of civil litigation for a client. Emphasize any experience in the following areas: general civil litigation, including pre-litigation advice, pretrial pleadings and discovery, and trial experience (both court trial and jury trial), code enforcement, administrative law, Public Records Act compliance, and general public law. Include any additional experience, familiarity with, or demonstrated interest in the following: legislative drafting, contracts, real property law, Brown Act, and/or constitutional law. In your descriptions, highlight where your work was for a public agency, if applicable.

　　Please describe the most significant and complex matter you have handled as an attorney. Include a description of the matter, the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the outcome.

　　Please describe your experience, in detail, handling labor and employment; litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, working for or in a government entity investigating allegations of employment discrimination, retaliation, and harassment such as Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or similar

　　Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600 .

　　Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

　　Important Application Information:

　　It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.

　　You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.

　　Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

　　Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.

　　You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.

　　Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.

　　It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.

　　The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.

　　The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

　　Examination Process: All complete applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted by the final filing date will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, a Qualifications Appraisal may be administered.

　　Special Testing: If you require special testing arrangements to accommodate a disability or religious conviction you must contact Human Resources at 707.234.6600 prior to the test date to make your requirements known. You must provide enough advance notice to allow Human Resources to properly review and evaluate your request.

　　Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

　　This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

　　The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer

　　This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

　　SALARY

　　Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

　　RETIREMENT

　　Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:

　　https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

　　HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE

　　Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 – 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

　　VACATION

　　Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

　　SICK LEAVE

　　Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

　　MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE

　　The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

　　HEALTH INSURANCE

　　For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:

　　http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

　　EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

　　For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:

　　http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

　　EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

　　For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:

　　http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

　　LABOR CONTRACTS

　　For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:

　　http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

　　Agency

　　County of Mendocino

　　Address

　　501 Low Gap Road, Room 1326 Ukiah, California, 95482

　　Phone

　　707-234-6600

　　Website

　　http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr

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