Deputy County Counsel I-IV

The County of Riverside's Office of the County Counsel has an opportunity for a Deputy County Counsel (I - IV) to support their Health & Adult Welfare Division (HAWD) working with RUHS Behavioral Health - Public Guardian.

As a team member working under general supervision, the Attorney will offer litigation and general advisory services, representing RUHS Behavioral Health-Public Guardian.

The ideal candidate will possess relevant experience with laws involving mental health, California, and Federal privacy and confidentiality rights governing health information and public social services.

A proven ability to perform litigation and provide legal advice in a collaborative environment is necessary.

The level at which this position is offered is at the department's discretion.

Advancement:
Promotion to the Deputy County Counsel II, III, and IV levels is through a non-competitive process and based on demonstrated ability, satisfaction of the experience requirement and an overall meets expectation rating on the annual performance evaluation.

Schedule:
A 9/80 with hybrid options after the training period and at the department's discretion.

All Assignments:
Applicants must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.

Meet the Team! The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office that provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections.• Provide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys, Supervisors, and Chief Deputies in matters of law and trial tactics, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions, completing mediations, and trial and appellate practices.

• Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees and representatives of RUHS Behavioral Health - Public Guardian by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner, and may interact with members of the public.

• Consult with subordinate Deputies and Paralegals on points of law, evidence, legal procedures and policies, and practices of the County Counsel's Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate Deputies and Paralegals on more difficult and complex legal problems.

• Represent the County in all state and federal courts and before administrative hearing bodies.

• Study and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities.

• Draft written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions; prepare correspondence and pleadings; handle percipient witness and expert testimony; prepare written discovery; prepare pretrial motions and settlement conferences; first or second chair trials as needed.

• Analyze, research and resolve difficult and complex legal problems.

• Prepare, present and manage difficult to complex trial and appe...