Deputy County Counsel I/II (CPS/Juvenile Law) & (General Public Law) - Lake County
Date Posted: 3/21/2022
Employer: County of Lake
Salary Range: $80,537.60 - $113,547.20 Annually
Contact: Freda Hammes
Phone: 7072632213
Website: www.lakecountyca.gov
Closing Date: 3/25/2022
Lake County is seeking a career-oriented attorney for an entry level position in general public law matters, which may include representing a variety of County departments, commissions, and boards, preparing legal opinions, contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, handling some civil litigation and civil writs, handling probate cases, and conservatorship matters and trials, advising on construction issues, public works matters, and real estate law.
Situated in a beautiful, rural environment, this position offers a team-oriented approach to diverse, multi-faceted, and fast-paced work and provides an excellent opportunity for an entry-level attorney to develop and hone strategic and analytical skills, courtroom skills, and collaborative approaches to legal problem-solving.
Lake County is seeking a highly-motivated attorney for an entry level position with a significant focus in the area of Child Protective Services/Juvenile Dependency law. The position will involve considerable trial work, the study and application of case law, drafting legal briefs, writs, and appeals, and other assigned duties.
While Lake County provides a lovely rural living environment, the work of the County Counsel's office is fast-paced, high-profile, and demanding- all of which results in a diverse learning and training experience for an entry-level attorney in an office that offers a team-oriented approach in problem-solving, support, and strategy.
Active membership in the State Bar of California
The County of Lake invites applicants to view full job description and apply online by following the website link, www.lakecountyca.gov
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