INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Deputy County Counsel II and III- Land Use/Infrastructure and Public Resources
An Equal Opportunity Employer
HERE IS THE OPPORTUNITY YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
Sonoma County Counsel seeks highly motivated, career-oriented attorneys with excellent research and writing skills, the ability to think strategically and creatively, and the desire to assume responsibility and work cooperatively on complex, fast-moving projects. The Deputy County Counsel position represents a great opportunity to work in the beautiful Sonoma wine country and join a collegial team of attorneys and staff committed to public service and quality of life.
WHAT MAKES SONOMA COUNTY A GREAT CHOICE?
In addition toa generous starting salary, you can look forward to someoutstanding benefits*, including:
- A cash allowance of approximately $600 per month
- An Annual Professional Development/Wellness Benefit Allowance of $1,500
- Excellenthealth plan options
- Competitive vacation accrual and additional management leave annually; 11 holidays per year and generous sick leave accruals
- Definedbenefit plan fully integrated with Social Security
- County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
*Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill two Deputy County Counsel positions in the Sonoma County Counsel's Office. Thesepositions will be filled at either the II or III level. Note: If you are interested in applying at the II level, you will need to apply to the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for that classification.
The Deputy County Counsel positions provide legal counsel to assigned County departments and are anticipated to focus primarily on transactional and advisory matters, but may occasionally work on administrative proceedings or litigations.One position will be assigned to the Office's Land Use Practice Groupand the other to the Infrastructure and PublicResources Practice Group.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Level II:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.Normally, one year of legal experience practicing civil or governmental law as a licensed attorney.
Level III:
Normally, two years of legal experience practicing civil law as a licensed attorney, at least one year of which was with a public agency performing duties comparable to a Deputy County Counsel II; or comparable experience in private practice.
Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California (for both levels).
Apply by 3/31/2017! To view the complete position details and apply online, visit or phone HR at 707-565-8059. EOE
Applications are accepted on-line at: Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.