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Min 5 yrs required
Senior Assistant County Counsel (County Counsel) The candidate will be responsible for all legal matters involving the Board of Commissioners, the County Administrator and all County departments, boards, commission and committees. Attorneys within the County Counsel's Office provide legal advice and representation related to all aspects of the County's operations including labor and employment, land use, public meetings and records, real property taxation, airport operations and litigation. Will be assigned as the contracts review attorney for the County Counsel's Office and was assigned to provide legal advice primarily to the Airport, Facilities Maintenance, and Health and Human Services Departments. However, the person selected for the position should be ready and interested to engage in transactional work and providing legal advice and representation to any of the County's Departments. Transcripts must be submitted in order to meet the educational requirements of this posting. Under the direction of the County Counsel, represents the County and provides legal counsel to various County departments, agencies and officials requiring knowledge of various areas of law including, but not limited to, municipal and Oregon public entity law, contracts and procurement, litigation, tort, labor and employment, land use, tax assessment and collection, construction, and real property law. May act as a supervisor or lead to various classifications. Provides legal counsel and representation regarding contracts and procurement, tort and civil rights liability, general civil law, and compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Reviews documents for assigned County departments; assists in developing contracts, ordinances, real property transactions, and other legal documentation for purposes of ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws and protecting the interests of the County. Represents the County in litigation, appeals, and administrative proceedings. Collaborates with Department Directors/Elected Officials, where appropriate, regarding strategy. Attends various and public meetings and hearings as assigned; provides legal advice as requested and assures meetings and hearings are in compliance with applicable laws. Performs in compliance with the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct and Oregon State Bar directives. May provide lead direction to staff and assign and review the work of department support staff. Adheres to County and departmental policies and procedures as well as safe work practices, policies and procedures. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public and representatives of other agencies. Attends and participates in required trainings. Has regular and reliable attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have Juris Doctor or other terminal degree (e.g. LL.B) from accredited law school and 5 years of relevant or transferrable experience. At least three years of experience in the public sector is highly preferred. Must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Oregon OR must obtain a license to practice law in the State of Oregon through examination within three months of hire date OR must obtain a license to practice law in the State of Oregon through reciprocity within six months of hire date. Knowledge: Knowledge of federal, state and local law applicable to County operations. Knowledge and ability concerning representation of government entities in litigation, appellate and administrative proceedings. Knowledge and ability to perform both thorough and effective legal research and analysis. Ability: Ability to analyze complex legal issues and formulate potential solutions regarding the same orally and in writing. Ability to draft ordinances, contracts and various legal instruments concerning the operations and interests of the County. Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with other staff, public officials, the general public, and representatives of other agencies. Ability to work by self on various matters as well as on a team within the Counsel office. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
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