Deputy County Counsel IV

Position OverviewThe current vacancy is in Ukiah, CA. At‑Will position; exempt from Civil Service. Primary responsibility is to provide legal counsel to the County, its boards, commissions, department heads, and officers as assigned; work consists of varied and complex professional duties. This is an advanced‑level position in the Deputy County Counsel series. 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.Job Requirements and Minimum QualificationsAll responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.Provides legal counsel and representation to the County, its boards, commissions and department heads and joint powers, authorities and commissions independent of the County and special districts.Attends board and commission meetings in capacity of legal advisor.Researches and prepares written and verbal legal opinions for clients upon request.Directs support staff regarding preparation of contracts, ordinances and resolutions, legal opinions and litigation.Assists in the negotiation and drafting of contracts; advises client with respect to legal ramifications of contracting.Conducts legal research by interpreting and applying state, federal and local laws and regulations, relevant case law and other legal sources.Directs complex and controversial cases; provides technical expertise and work direction to other attorneys as assigned.Reviews legal actions filed against County Counsel clients to determine appropriate response and responds as appropriate.Represents clients in state and federal court and before administrative tribunals.Represents clients in appellate matters before the state and federal courts.Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs and reading trade and professional journals and publications.Conducts client workshops with respect to legal topics.Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications RequiredEducation and Experience:Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; AND, current active membership in the State Bar of California; AND, At least three years of full time experience as an attorney practicing governmental or civil law; OR, Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.Licenses and CertificationsLicensed to practice law in the State of CaliforniaValid Driver's LicenseKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of:Principles and practices regarding the practice of law in the State of California.Applicable state, federal and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.Budgetary principles and practices.Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report presentation.Skill in:Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols.Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Mental and Physical Abilities:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.Ability to provide direction and training to staff as assigned.Ability to write reports, briefs, contracts, opinions and/or other documents.Ability to analyze situations effectively, interpret and apply laws and regulations and recommend effective courses of action.Ability to speak effectively before groups and respond to questions.Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations.While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and speak and hear.While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to lift and carry books, files and other materials weighing up to 25 lbs.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer.BenefitsSalaryCompensation is based on a five‑step salary range, with annual merit‑based increases within the salary range.RetirementCovered 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: and Personal LeaveMendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 – 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.VacationAccrues 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 LeavePaid 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 InsuranceThe County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.Health InsuranceFor the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to: Assistance ProgramFor the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to: Wellness ProgramFor the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to: ContractsFor the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to: Date: July 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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