Job Category
Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
County of Riverside
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date
JOB TITLE: County Counsel
AGENCY: County of Riverside
LOCATION: Riverside, CA
FILING DEADLINE: May 13, 2022
SALARY RANGE: $229,785.50 – $289,159.31 Annually
The Position
The County Counsel has primary responsibility for the administration and direction of a program providing legal counsel and representation to the County Board of Supervisors, officials, and representatives of various districts. This position also acts as attorney for the County and districts in any civil action instituted or brought against them; and provides legal advice, assistance, and representation in civil legal matters to the officers and employees of Riverside County and districts of the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be honest, ethical, and confident, with a distinguished record of professional accomplishments that demonstrate her/his ability to effectively lead a large public sector law office of 60-70 attorneys. The successful candidate will have a track record of building positive relationships with elected officials, department heads, key stakeholders, partnering agencies, and counsel staff, as well as being an effective team builder, sensitive to all cultures and people. This challenging position requires a strong, visionary leader committed to quality improvement, customer service and performance management. The County Counsel will be a courageous executive able to negotiate difficult political waters, while remaining focused on organizational goals and is willing to make difficult decisions or recommendations based on what is right for the County and its residents, while remaining apolitical. Qualified candidates will possess a passion for public service, an appreciation for diversity, and keeps a focus on offering the best legal advice and support to the Board of Supervisors and the 40 County Departments to achieve the desired outcomes for the community.
Key Attributes and Characteristics
Qualifications
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Rev4-Riverside-County-CC.pdf.
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) at: https://koffassociates.com/county-counsel/.
Resume should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.
For additional information, please contact:
Frank Rojas at: (510) 495-0448
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://koffassociates.com/
AGENCY: County of Riverside
LOCATION: Riverside, CA
FILING DEADLINE: May 13, 2022
SALARY RANGE: $229,785.50 – $289,159.31 Annually
The Position
The County Counsel has primary responsibility for the administration and direction of a program providing legal counsel and representation to the County Board of Supervisors, officials, and representatives of various districts. This position also acts as attorney for the County and districts in any civil action instituted or brought against them; and provides legal advice, assistance, and representation in civil legal matters to the officers and employees of Riverside County and districts of the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be honest, ethical, and confident, with a distinguished record of professional accomplishments that demonstrate her/his ability to effectively lead a large public sector law office of 60-70 attorneys. The successful candidate will have a track record of building positive relationships with elected officials, department heads, key stakeholders, partnering agencies, and counsel staff, as well as being an effective team builder, sensitive to all cultures and people. This challenging position requires a strong, visionary leader committed to quality improvement, customer service and performance management. The County Counsel will be a courageous executive able to negotiate difficult political waters, while remaining focused on organizational goals and is willing to make difficult decisions or recommendations based on what is right for the County and its residents, while remaining apolitical. Qualified candidates will possess a passion for public service, an appreciation for diversity, and keeps a focus on offering the best legal advice and support to the Board of Supervisors and the 40 County Departments to achieve the desired outcomes for the community.
Key Attributes and Characteristics
- The ability to deliver information and comprehensive research to the Board in a balanced, clear, and unbiased manner. Options and solutions will include different sides to an issue with strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks for each alternative.
- An individual who is trustworthy and possesses personal and professional integrity at the highest level, with an unblemished record as demonstrated in both the public and private life of the candidate.
- A track record of cultivating productive relationships with a Board of Supervisors or City Council, staff, external public agencies, organized labor, and the public; should be open to different ideas and feedback.
- An individual who exhibits professionalism, effective communication, confidence, and a willingness to collaborate with others.
- A leader who inspires and motivates others to commit to the organization’s ideals and to contribute their best through directing, coaching, leading by example, and building trust.
- An individual who insists on a culture of respect, accountability, and transparency.
- A team builder able to build and maintain a positive work culture; who is honest, fair, and consistent.
Qualifications
- Active membership in the State Bar of California.
- Ten years of experience as an attorney which includes extensive experience in civil law. At least one year of experience must have been in a public law office handling civil legal matters.
- Five years in a management capacity, preferably in a public sector environment.
- Bi-Lingual English Spanish helpful.
For more details about this opportunity, please visit the job brochure at: https://koffassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Rev4-Riverside-County-CC.pdf.
To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter, and five work-related references (references will not be contacted in the early stages of the recruitment) at: https://koffassociates.com/county-counsel/.
Resume should reflect years and months of positions held, as well as size of staff and budgets you have managed.
For additional information, please contact:
Frank Rojas at: (510) 495-0448
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://koffassociates.com/