Assistant County Counsel (20672373)

THE POSITION

The Assistant County Counsel performs a wide range of complex and high-level legal work with significant independence and discretion. This executive-level position serves as a key member of the County Counsel team and is responsible for overseeing and providing legal services on a broad spectrum of matters. The Assistant County Counsel regularly exercises sound judgment in managing assignments with minimal supervision and plays a critical role in supporting the strategic objectives of the department. This is a full-time at-will position and scheduled for forty (40) hours per week.

EXPERIENCE:
Five years of experience in professional legal work, including or supplemented by three years of practice of public law is desired.

EDUCATION:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited Law School.

LICENSE or CERTIFICATE:
Current member in the State Bar of California.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate California driver’s license.

All applicants are encouraged to review a detailed job description available at https://www.countyofglenn.net/sites/default/files/Personnel/Job_Descriptions/Class_Specs_A/Assistant%20County%20Counsel.pdf and apply only if they clearly meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS/INFORMATION - A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
* A Glenn County Employment Application * Résumé
* Transcripts and/or Certificates * Cover Letter
* Supplemental Questions * Writing Sample

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure applications are received at the Glenn County Personnel Office by 5:00 P.M., Friday, October 24, 2025.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
This candidate will be able analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and present such material orally or in writing in clear and logical form. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with court officials, departments and the general public. This person will also have the knowledge of principles of civil, constitutional, and administrative law.

JOB DUTIES

• Provides legal counsel and representation to County departments, special districts and the Board of Supervisors pertaining to their powers, duties and the law respecting the exercise of such power and duties.
• Assists County Counsel in the formulation of legal strategy and options on difficult and complex legal issues.
• Prepares and conducts litigation pertaining to County legal matters, including defending civil actions or proceedings involving the County, its officers and employees or prosecuting litigation on behalf of the County and its agencies as plaintiff or petitioner.
• Composes, writes, and processes myriad legal documents; pleadings, briefs, opinions, contracts, and ordinances; ensures documents comply with the law.
  

HOLIDAYS

13 paid holidays per year. An employee must be employed the last working day before, and the first working day after, the holiday in order to receive holiday compensation. Employees on leave without pay shall not accrue holiday benefits.

VACATION

88 hours (approximately eleven working days) per year during the first two years of service; 128 hours (approximately sixteen working days) per year during years 3 through 12; 168 hours (approximately twenty-one working days per year) after twelve complete years of service.

SICK LEAVE

96 hours (approximately twelve working days) per year of paid sick leave.

LONGEVITY

Service is based on employment with Glenn County. The County shall provide a longevity differential above the employee’s base rate of pay for those employees represented by this unit as follows: after 10 full years of service 5%, after 15 full years of service 2%, after 20 full years of service 2%, after 25 full years of service 2% and after 30 full years of service 2% for a total of 13%.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

40 hours with pay for each instance for immediate family members. Immediate family includes spouse, child, stepchild, stepparent, parent, grandparent, parent-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, brother or sister.

HEALTH PLAN

Glenn County contracts with PERS for medical insurance. The employee has a choice of four PERS medical insurance plans; 1 HMO and 3 PPOs. The County pays a portion of the medical insurance premium based on the carrier and amount of the total premium.

VISION PLAN

The County pays the employee premium for a vision plan with EyeMed. The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense minus the employee only cost.

DENTAL PLAN

The County pays the employee premium for dental. The non-represented employees are offered a choice of three voluntary dental insurance plans; Ameritas Core (PPO) Plan, Ameritas Buy-up (PPO) Plan and DeltaCare (HMO) Plan. The employee may enroll dependents at the employee’s expense.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers three IRC § 457 voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans (tax deferred long-term savings plans): Voya, Nationwide and Edward Jones.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY

The County coordinates with State Disability Insurance for regular employees.

LIFE INSURANCE

The County pays the premium on a $50,000 Term Life Insurance policy for regular County employees. The employee pays the premium for optional life insurance.

RETIREMENT

The County is in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) which is coordinated with Social Security. Unused accrued sick leave can be converted to service credit at retirement.

HOW TO APPLY
A complete, original application must be filed for each position you are interested in applying for. Applications are available online at www.calopps.org/county-of-glenn or in person at the Glenn County Personnel Office at 525 W. Sycamore Street, Willows, CA 95988. You may contact the Personnel Department at (530) 934-6451 and request an application. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 24, 2025.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Candidates must submit a completed job application packet. Application packets will be screened and candidates considered best qualified will move forward to a competitive examination process, which will include a written practical skills exam, an oral interview, fingerprinting/background check or medical examination process if applicable. Eligible lists are used for Full-Time (40 hrs./wk. with benefits), Part-Time (20-39 hrs./wk. with benefits), and Extra Help Employee (EXE) temporary (limited benefits) and may be used to establish a list to fill future vacancies for the next twelve (12) months.