MONO COUNTY September 2016
FLSA Exempt
Serves “At Will” Under Negotiated Employment Agreement
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III
ASSISTANT COUNTY COUNSEL
(Series Specification)
DEFINITION
Under the general supervision of the County Counsel, to provide a variety of professional legal services
to the County through the County Counsel's Office; to assume responsibility for the department in the
absence of the County Counsel; and to do other related work as required. This position serves at the will
and pleasure of the County Counsel.
REPORTS TO
County Counsel
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
All Four Classes:
Research and write legal opinions for the Board of Supervisors and County departments; confer with,
represent, and advise County officials, boards, commissions, departments, and special districts on legal
matters; prepare drafts of contracts, notices, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents;
prosecute and defends litigation and other proceedings by and against the County and certain public
officials and agencies; prepare and conduct proceedings for the acquisition of lands by condemnation or
purchase for local governmental agencies; and assist in preparing the departmental budget. Act as
County Counsel in County Counsel's absence.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand
coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office
equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, and copiers.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed primarily in office and courtroom environments; frequent contact with staff and the
public.
Deputy County Counsel I/II/III
Assistant County Counsel
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Deputy County Counsel I:
General knowledge of the principles of civil, constitutional, and administrative law, and specific
laws governing and affecting County operations.
General knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
General knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and
writing.
Ability to research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal
problems.
Ability to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments.
Ability to draft legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions and contracts.
Ability to present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, in written and oral
form.
Ability to effectively represent the interests of the County in court and before administrative
hearing bodies and tribunals.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and governmental
officials and the general public.
Deputy County Counsel II: All of the above, plus:
Increasing knowledge of the principles of civil, constitutional, and administrative law, and
specific laws governing and affecting County operations.
Increasing knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Increasing knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and
writing.
Deputy County Counsel III: All of the above, plus:
Increasing knowledge of the principles of civil, constitutional, and administrative law, and
specific laws governing and affecting County operations.
Increasing knowledge of judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
Increasing knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research and
writing.
General knowledge of the principles and supervision and management.
Ability to work independently with lessening supervision.
Assistant County Counsel: All of the above, plus:
Broader knowledge and mastery of laws governing and affecting County operations.
Broader knowledge of principles of supervision and management.
Together with County Counsel, ability to effectively mentor and assist county counsel staff and
aid in office management.
Deputy County Counsel I/II/III
Assistant County Counsel
and
Ability to:
All Three Levels:
Research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, evidence, and precedents to legal problems.
Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments.
Draft legal documents such as ordinances, resolutions, statutes and contracts.
Present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically, in written and oral form.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County and governmental officials
and the general public.
and
Training and Experience:
All Three Classes:
Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:
Deputy County Counsel I:
Up to two (2) years of experience in the practice of law.
Deputy County Counsel II:
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law comparable to that of a Deputy
County Counsel I with Mono County.
Deputy County Counsel III:
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law comparable to the of a Deputy County Counsel II with
Mono County.
Assistant County Counsel:
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of law comparable to that of a Deputy County Counsel III
with Mono County.
Special Requirements:
• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License
This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive
standards of the position. Not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent. Additionally,
incumbents will be required to follow instructions and to perform other job related duties as may be
required.