Deputy County Counsel I/II/III – County Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION

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DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform the less difficult professional legal work in the County Counsel’s Office, and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
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 County Counsel I.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to perform professional legal work in the interpretation and application of laws for the County of Plumas 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
This is the experienced journey level in the Deputy County Counsel class series. Incumbents are typically assigned a wide range of civil matters and cases. Also, they are expected to complete legal assignments with minimal assistance.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III
DEFINITION
Under general direction, to perform the more difficult and complex professional legal work in the interpretation and application of laws for the County of Plumas 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
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.

Qualifications

I: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

III:Four (4) years of experience in the practice of civil law comparable to that of a Deputy County Counsel II with the County of Plumas.

Special Requirements

I/II/III: Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and a valid California Drivers License by the time of appointment. The valid California License must be maintained throughout employment.