Attorney I/II/III/IV - Confidential

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, County website.

Attorney I Confidential - Step 1 - $72,186.40 - Step 7 - $92,185.60

Attorney II Confidential - Step 1 - $83,807.36 - Step 7 - $107,024.32

Attorney III Confidential - Step 1 - $97,298.24 - Step 7 - $124,257.12

Attorney IV Confidential - Step 1 - $112,964.80 - Step 7 - $144,262.56

Under general direction, to perform a variety of complex professional legal work and legal research; to represent the County Counsel on assigned cases; to plan and coordinate investigation for legal cases: and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Attorney I - This is the entry and training level in the professional attorney class series. Incumbents are expected to perform professional legal work and research with guidance and supervision from more experienced staff. This class differs from Attorney II in that Attorney II is the first experienced working level with incumbents performing a broader range of legal work under less supervision. Attorney I incumbents will be expected to increasingly perform more complex work with less guidance. When an incumbent has demonstrated sufficient legal knowledge and skills and sound work habits, they may be promoted to the Attorney II level when meeting requisite experience requirements.

Attorney II - This is the first experienced working level in the professional attorney class series. Incumbents are expected to perform professional legal work and research with minimal guidance and supervision. This class differs from Attorney I in that Attorney I is the entry and training level with incumbents performing a narrower range of legal work under closer supervision. This class differs from Attorney III in that Attorney III is the advanced journey level with incumbents performing a broader range of the more complex legal work, including specialized legal work. Attorney III may also provide administrative coordination and support for the work area in which they are assigned.

REPORTS TO

County Counsel or Assistant County Counsel

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Incumbents may provide work direction and coordination for legal support staff depending on Attorney level.

Performs a variety of the professional legal assignments and research; may be assigned responsibility for an area of specialized legal services; provides legal advice and opinions to County departments, the Board, and Special Districts; researches and investigates cases to gather information and prepare legal documents to support all aspects of legal work as assigned; prepares County contracts, drafts ordinances, resolutions, and other legislative documents for the County Board of Supervisors and other public entities; appears in court, preparing ad presenting cases at motions and trials; analyzes the facts of cases ad legal precedents for motions, stipulations, or trail; confers with judges and/or opposition attorneys regarding modifying or dropping causes of action; negotiates case settlements; anticipates and prepares for legal reasoning of opposition attorneys.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles of criminal, constitutional, civil, and administrative law.
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Legal research methods.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Computers and software used in professional legal work.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Perform professional legal and legal research work.
• Maintain administrative responsibility for an assigned area of legal services.
• Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned cases.
• Prepare and present cases at all levels of the court system.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and present a variety of special reports.
• Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work.
• Effectively represent the County Counsel's office with the public, courts, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidates will have at least two years of experience in providing legal representation and counsel to a California county or city (preferably as a deputy county counsel or deputy city attorney). The particular service area to which a successful candidate may be assigned will depend on the individuals experience, interests, and needs of the office.

Attorney I - Completion of requisite legal training and eligibility for membership in the state Bar of California.

Attorney II - Two years of professional work experience in performing legal work comparable to that of an Attorney I with Siskiyou County.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a current and appropriate driver's license.

Attorney II - IV - Current membership in the State Bar of California.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to operate a motor vehicle over a variety of road surfaces and in a variety of weather conditions; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment; occasionally works outside; continuous contact with other staff.