Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV/V

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions.
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
• Maintain confidential information according to legal standards and/or County regulations.
• Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives.

Knowledge

• The Government Code and other California statutes, and their application to governmental subdivisions.
• The principle of civil, constitutional, and administrative laws.
• Legal research methods.

Ability

• Perform difficult legal research.
• Analyze and apply legal principles and precedents to specific local government problems.
• Develop legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law.
• Draft ordinances, contracts, and legal instruments.
• Train subordinate staff.