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Job Description
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
U9206C
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled.
The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
WHY WORK FOR LA COUNTY?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
WHY COUNTY COUNSEL?
The Office of County Counsel provides legal representation, advice and counsel to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, special districts, and other public agencies, as mandated and authorized by the County charter and State statutes. The Office provides a broad range of legal services directed at promoting the public service objectives of the County, while protecting the County from loss and risk. The Office of County Counsel is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism (IDEA), and we believe these principles are necessary to build a culture of belonging for all employees, volunteers, and contractors. Our dedication is to deliberately and intentionally advance IDEA and, by doing so, more optimally serve the County of Los Angeles.
CHECK OUT OUR BENEFITS!- Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
- Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
- Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plans; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Generous Parental and Family Leave Benefits
- Ridesharing, Parking, and Transit Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Telework - where appropriate
Click here for more details on employee benefits.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
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.
Essential Job Functions
WHAT WILL I DO AS A DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL?
Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and County-related agencies, including special districts and commissions, concerning real estate, construction, development, solid waste, sustainability programs, land use, and/or public infrastructure projects, including construction advice, environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), due diligence, and contract matters, including, but not limited to, leases, easements, licenses, joint developments, municipal bonds, loans, grants, funding agreements, construction contracts, procurement issues, property management and public-private partnership transactions, as well as intellectual property and information technology legal issues.
Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and Federal courts in real estate, construction, solid waste, sustainability programs, development, land use and/or public infrastructure projects, CEQA and contract-related litigation.
Advises County departments and County-related agencies, including special districts and commissions, in real estate, solid waste, sustainability programs, environmental, development, land use and/or construction-related litigation.
Conducts legal research to advise clients regarding real estate, solid waste, sustainability programs, construction, development, land use, and/or public infrastructure projects, including construction advice, environmental review pursuant to the CEQA, and contracts.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, legislation and opinions relating to issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors, and County staff.
Requirements
WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE:
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
Two (2) years of experience in the practice of *public agency law, or civil law experience in areas such as real estate, solid waste, sustainability programs, construction, land use, or planning law, and/or providing advice on environmental matters, CEQA, related matters and related litigation.
*Public agency law refers to experience working for the government of a State or political subdivision thereof; any agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivisions of a State, or a municipality; or any interstate government agency.
LICENSE:
**Admission to practice law in all courts of California.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional points will be granted to candidates with experience beyond the areas specified in the Specialty Requirements.
Additional Information
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
**A copy of a valid and active California Bar card with a visible watermark of the year - OR - A printed copy of the member profile information from the State Bar of California website, with an "Active" status designation. If you are unable to attach the required document(s), you must email them to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov .
Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within 5 calendar days from the application submission date, will be rejected as incomplete.
AT THE TIME OF FILING, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your resume, which details relevant professional experience.
Please DO NOT attach or upload your writing samples, or confidential case files to your application.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience, based on application information, weighted 100%.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout County Counsel.
Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis, and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.
RETAKE: NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov as soon as possible. Vacancy information
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Office of the County Counsel.
Passing this examination and being placed on the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Application and filing information:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.- info@governmentjobs.com
- smillan@counsel.lacounty.gov
- CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
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. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Stephanie S. Millan
Department Contact Email: C oCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov
Exam Number: U9206C
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
A career with the County means you will have the chance to be a part of building and providing services for an amazingly diverse population of citizens. From helping families in need to fighting fires to keeping our beaches clean, the County of Los Angeles provides an environment where you can touch and enrich lives everyday.
A career path in the County is truly that – a path. Many of those in our County family begin and end their careers here in two very different places. You may start out as an Administrative Assistant in Public Works and find yourself a few years later as a Manager in the Department of Community and Senior Services. While many County employees remain on the same career path in one department for their entire careers, others move between departments or take advantage of training and other opportunities to find new careers within the County.
The path you take is up to you. As a Los Angeles County employee, the opportunities – and the possibilities - are limitless.
Flexible Work Schedules
Depending on the requirements of their department and position, some employees may have the option to craft a work schedule that accomplishes their mission, while providing flexibility, including 4/40 workweeks and other options.
Your Choice of Locations
From the harbor at Marina del Rey to the forests of the Antelope Valley, big cities, small municipalities and rural communities – there are opportunities to work for the County wherever you roam and wherever you call home.
Job Security
The County of Los Angeles is committed to providing our permanent employees with long-term employment and dependable benefits. It's a lasting career with an employer who is committed to your success.
Career Development
The County encourages all employees to take advantage of the many training and development opportunities available.
Outstanding Benefits
The County offers its employees one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
Diversity
Integrity and respect lie at the heart of our Equity Policy and reflect our Mission, Vision, and Values.
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