Deputy County Counsel I-V

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Deputy County Counsel I-V
DUTIES: Under the direction of the Assistant County Counsel, provide legal counsel to the County, its boards, commissions, department heads and officers; prepare pleadings, summaries, stipulations, agreements and court orders; conduct legal research; practice appellate law in federal and State courts. Provide legal counsel to the County, its boards, commissions, department heads and officers. Review facts, circumstances in assigned cases to determine whether to file legal actions. Review legal actions filed against the County to determine appropriate response; prepare and follow through on assigned cases against the County. Research law and prepare pleadings on behalf of the County. Represent the County at court administrative and settlement hearings and conferences. Conduct legal research by reviewing statutes, cases, law reviews, State and federal regulations. Prepare legal opinions for the County, department heads, boards and commissions. Attend court and file pleadings on matters such as dependent children, conservatorships, guardianships, adoptions and freedom from custody and control. Draft County contracts; initiate and review contracts and recommend specific actions for the Board of Supervisors; attend meetings in which negotiations are discussed. Provide counsel to department heads and other officials of the County regarding specific cases or potential cases; suggest methods to comply with the spirit and intent of the law. Represent the County, department heads, officers, boards and commissions at hearings before administrative bodies. Direct the clerical staff regarding legal projects such as preparation of correspondence and legal opinions. Practice appellate law in federal and State court. Review a variety of written material to assure the County of its legality; provide legal opinions as necessary regarding specific questions submitted by County officials. Assist in the draft of ordinances, regulations and contracts.

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