Civil Attorney I-IV, County Counsel (Labor & Relations)

This recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies with the County Counsel for Tulare County.  This is a continuous recruitment and can be closed at anytime without notice.

NEXT REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  June 15, 2018

ABOUT THE OFFICE:
The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorney for Tulare County government, the Tulare County Grand Jury, the Tulare County Association of Governments, the Tulare Local Agency Formation Commission, the Public Guardian, and most of the local Memorial Districts and Public Cemetery Districts.  The Office includes 22 Attorneys, plus a compliment of paralegals and support staff. The main office is located in the City of Visalia at the County Civic Center.  A position with the County Counsel's office provides a unique opportunity to study and practice a wide range of law in service to an established and stable client. 
 
The County provides a benefit package including health insurance, vacation, sick benefits, 1937 Act Retirement plan, life insurance and reimbursement for California Bar Dues.  

Applicants may be granted advanced step appointments based upon experience. 

 ANNUAL SALARY RANGES: I: $60,548-$73,792 II: $68,888 - $83,956  III: $79,167 - $96,484    IV: $89,898 - $109,562

This is a general practice position concentrating on civil litigation including appearing in court and before administrative bodies; handling all aspects of litigation, including appeals, present oral arguments, research and analyze existing laws and regulations, court decisions, pending litigation, and variety of materials.  There may be opportunities to advise hearing officers or other decision makers in administrative proceedings in the areas of public nuisance abatement, code enforcement, business license appeals and tax assessment appeals and to represent the County in collections, and as a bankruptcy creditor.  Experience in a County Counsel's Office, a City Attorney's Office or in a private law firm representing public entities or in a transactions, labor or employment law practice would be a plus for this position.
 

Active membership in the State Bar of California is required. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license is required. Newly hired Attorneys will serve At-Will and hold non-competitive status. The Attorney class is flexibly staffed to allow for promotional opportunities as professional experience is gained and demonstrated.

PERSONS APPLYING ABOVE THE I LEVEL MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN LITIGATION

Conditions of Employment:  Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

Student Loan Forgiveness: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation