Los Angeles County
DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL LABOR RELATIONS
Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
EXAM NUMBER
U9206XTYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityFIRST DATE OF FILING
August 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.BENEFITS:The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation, including a wide range of health care options, pensions through LACERA, 401k and 457b savings plans with matching, and 13 paid Holidays.
DEFINITION:Performs difficult legal work in representing the Board of Supervisors, the County, and its departments/agencies on legal issues and in litigation involving complex issues of public agency and civil law.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:These journey level positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel positions are characterized by and responsible for assignments involving a full range of matters involving complex issues, the resolution of which have the potential to negatively impact the County's programs, policies, or operations or may result in serious monetary losses. Incumbents are expected to exercise well-developed legal skills and knowledge and act independently under general oversight and direction. In addition, incumbents must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, County departments, and County-related agencies concerning legal matters on labor and employment law.Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional, and local agencies on all aspects of labor-related matters.Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and Federal courts, and before administrative agencies in labor and employment related matters.Advises County departments and County-related agencies in supervising third-party or outside counsel.Represents, advises, and prepares legal documents for County departments in labor and employment matters.Conducts legal research to advise County staff regarding labor and employment matters.Analyzes written reports and legal documents; confers with witnesses, experts, and investigative personnel.
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of work experience in the practice of public agency law and/or civil law, two (2) of which must be in labor relations law, including litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, or collective bargaining.
LICENSE:**Admission to practice law in all courts of California.
PHYSICAL CLASS:Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.#J-18808-Ljbffr
U9206XTYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive Job OpportunityFIRST DATE OF FILING
August 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.BENEFITS:The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation, including a wide range of health care options, pensions through LACERA, 401k and 457b savings plans with matching, and 13 paid Holidays.
DEFINITION:Performs difficult legal work in representing the Board of Supervisors, the County, and its departments/agencies on legal issues and in litigation involving complex issues of public agency and civil law.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:These journey level positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel. Deputy County Counsel positions are characterized by and responsible for assignments involving a full range of matters involving complex issues, the resolution of which have the potential to negatively impact the County's programs, policies, or operations or may result in serious monetary losses. Incumbents are expected to exercise well-developed legal skills and knowledge and act independently under general oversight and direction. In addition, incumbents must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, the Chief Executive Officer, County departments, and County-related agencies concerning legal matters on labor and employment law.Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional, and local agencies on all aspects of labor-related matters.Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and Federal courts, and before administrative agencies in labor and employment related matters.Advises County departments and County-related agencies in supervising third-party or outside counsel.Represents, advises, and prepares legal documents for County departments in labor and employment matters.Conducts legal research to advise County staff regarding labor and employment matters.Analyzes written reports and legal documents; confers with witnesses, experts, and investigative personnel.
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of work experience in the practice of public agency law and/or civil law, two (2) of which must be in labor relations law, including litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, or collective bargaining.
LICENSE:**Admission to practice law in all courts of California.
PHYSICAL CLASS:Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:Applications must be filed online only. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted.
ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States.#J-18808-Ljbffr