Chief Assistant County Counsel

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The County of Riverside, California, is seeking a seasoned public sector Chief Assistant County Counsel.

The person who fills this role will, in partnership with the County Counsel, help guide the legal, operational, and strategic direction in the 4th largest county in California serving over 40 departments with approximately 25,000 employees who serve over 2.5 million residents.

They will oversee legal service and department operations, litigation strategy, and deliver innovative, practical legal solutions across a broad range of complex public agency matters including: litigation, land use, municipal law, and labor and employee relations.

As a trusted advisor to the County Counsel, this individual may serve as County Counsel in their absence.

The ideal candidate brings excellent verbal and written skills, delivers with a customer service mindset, and a results-oriented approach to building effective relationships with others.

Advance legal excellence at the highest level of public service; apply today!

HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply by June 18th at: https://wbcp.applicantpool.com/jobs/1304910-300215.html

View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board

SAVE THE DATES - Selected candidates must be available for both dates


* Round one virtual interviews will take place on July 15 th


* Finalists will move forward to round two in-person interviews on July 29 th .

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:


* levi@wbcpinc.com


* 541-664-0376 (direct)


* 866-929-9227 (toll-free)

This class has been designated At-Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the County Counsel.• Coordinate departmental operations and workload distribution:
Work closely with the County Counsel to plan, organize, assign, and balance the workload among the various divisions and four regional offices throughout the County.

Ensure that resources are effectively allocated to meet service demands, case deadlines, and departmental objectives, while maintaining consistency and quality across all practice areas.

• Provide professional leadership and staff development:
Offer guidance, training, and mentoring to attorneys and legal support staff to enhance professional growth, strengthen legal expertise, and promote a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Establish performance standards, evaluate work products, and support succession planning efforts within the Office of the County Counsel.

• Advise boards, commissions, and County departments on complex legal matters:
Serve as a principal legal advisor to various boards, commissions, committees, special districts, and joint powers authorities, addressing the most intricate and sensitive legal issues.

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