Under direction, performs professional legal work in the Office of the County Counsel to represent and advise the Board of Supervisors, County officers and departments and certain other public entities on legal issues; represents County agencies in a variety of civil matters; and assists in drafting and/or negotiating contracts, leases, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents. The Office of the County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara is one of the premier public law offices in the... more details
Description
Under direction, performs professional legal work in the Office of the County Counsel to represent and advise the Board of Supervisors, County officers and departments and certain other public entities on legal issues; represents County agencies in a variety of civil matters; and assists in drafting and/or negotiating contracts, leases, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents.
The Office of the County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara is one of the premier public law offices in the country and offers an interesting, varied, fast-paced practice with competitive salary and benefits.
The Office of the County Counsel is seeking an attorney for assignment on the Office's Human Services Team. The Human Services Team provides legal advice to the County’s human services departments that provide benefits and supportive services, including the Office of Supportive Housing and Social Services Agency (SSA). The Office of Supportive Housing’s mission is to end and prevent homelessness by increasing access to housing and related supportive services. SSA is composed of multiple departments that administer critical public benefit programs: the Department of Aging and Adult Services which administers the Senior Nutrition Program and In-Home Supportive Services; the Department of Employment and Benefit Services which administers Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKS, and General Assistance Programs; and the Department of Family and Children’s Services that protects children from abuse and neglect and supports families in need.A successful candidate must have experience performing legal work on public benefits and safety net services to vulnerable populations.
You must attach a resume and writing sample to your job application in order to submit the application.
Typical Tasks
Represents and advises one or more County department(s), board(s), committee(s), or County officer(s) and employees on legal issues regarding their powers, functions, jurisdiction, procedures, obligations and operations;
Performs legal research on a variety of legal issues pertaining to the interests of the County;
Studies, interprets, and applies laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities in preparing contracts, pleadings, ordinances, resolutions, memoranda and opinions;
Attends meetings of boards, commissions or other committees to give legal advice;
Litigates in both Federal and State Courts;
Assists departments and other contacts in preparing documents, such as labor contracts and agreements;
May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;
Performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
Knowledge and abilities consistent with the highest standard of the legal profession and with the level of difficulty and expertise required for the intended appointment.
Membership in the California State Bar is required prior to appointment. Active membership in good standing of the California State Bar must be maintained throughout employment.
AND
Five (5) years of full-time practice experience as an attorney, judicial law clerk, or legal advisor.
Knowledge of:
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, codes and regulations applicable to the assigned responsibility;
Trial and hearing practices, procedures and rules of evidence;
Legal research methods, practices and techniques;
General office practices and procedures, such as record keeping practices.
Ability to:
Perform legal research;
Analyze and apply legal principles and facts to legal issues;
Analyze situations accurately and recommend an effective course of action;
Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions on legal cases and in dealing with people;
Monitor current and proposed legislation relating to assigned responsibility;
Write comments or arguments appropriately within a political and sensitive environment;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues in the performance of required duties.
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