Deputy County Counsel

Position Deputy County Counsel – Emergency (Emergency Recruitment) Essential Job Functions Represents, advises, and prepares legal documents for one or more County departments, special boards, commissions, or other governmental bodies whose functions require resolution of difficult legal issues regarding their powers, functions, jurisdiction, procedures, and operations. Represents the County in difficult litigation involving areas such as tort liability, contract, regulatory actions, zoning, labor, workers’ compensation, probate or juvenile dependency. Works with County departments to draft and pursue legislation, ordinances, and amendments to State and County codes. Supervises external counsel in the management of their assigned cases, addressing inquiries related to procedural matters or trial strategies. Requirements Two (2) years of experience in the practice of public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, workers’ compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings. Admission to practice law in all courts of California. Valid California Class C Driver License or ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed for job‑related essential functions. Physical Class Physical Class II – Light: Administrative and clerical positions requiring light effort that may include occasional light lifting up to 10 pounds and some bending, stooping, or squatting; considerable ambulation may be involved. Desirable Qualifications Additional consideration will be given to candidates with experience beyond the requirements in the practice of probate, contracts, healthcare, employment, workers’ compensation, real property, environmental, land use, litigation, intellectual property, or child dependency proceedings. Benefits The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public‑sector benefits packages in the nation, including a wide range of health care options, pensions through LACERA, 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans with matching, and 13 paid holidays. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non‑discrimination in the County workforce regardless of age, ancestry, color, ethnicity, religious creed, protected family or medical leave status, disability, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, national origin, race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Los Angeles