SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT; AFFIRMATIVE LITIGATION

Job Description:

SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL- CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CODE ENFORCEMENT; AFFIRMATIVE LITIGATION

Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

U9207L

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone.

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on March 7, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly 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 WORK FOR COUNTY COUNSEL?
The Office of the 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 the 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 commitment is to deliberately and intentionally advance IDEA and, by doing so, more effectively 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 Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
• Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Telework - where appropriate

Click here for more details on employee benefits.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Performs the most difficult legal assignments in providing advice to and representing the Board of Supervisors and the County and its departments/agencies in litigation and may supervise subordinate attorneys.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

These positions are allocated only to the Office of the County Counsel and typically receive general direction, from an Assistant County Counsel, primarily pertaining to policy. Senior Deputy County Counsel positions are responsible for assignments involving the most difficult and complex legal matters which requires a high degree of initiative, skill and specialized legal knowledge or acting as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district. This class is the first level at which supervisory duties may be assigned and requires that incumbents be able to exercise knowledge of the principles of supervision and have a thorough knowledge of legal principles and their application. In addition, applicants must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings.

Essential Job Functions

WHAT WILL I DO AS A SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL?

• Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and federal court litigation, and administrative proceedings, relating to code enforcement, consumer protection, environmental justice and public health, and/or affirmative litigation where the County is the plaintiff.
• Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and County-related agencies concerning code enforcement, consumer protection, environmental and public health issues, and affirmative litigation when the County is the plaintiff.
• Works closely with other lawyers, County departments, and the Board of Supervisors on code enforcement team to enforce violations of County Code and protect consumers.
• Coordinates with County officials, other jurisdictions, and State, regional and local agencies on litigation involving consumer protection, code enforcement, affirmative litigation, and/or environmental justice and public health issues.

Requirements

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE:
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
Seven (7) years' experience in civil litigation; five (5) years of which must include experience in the areas of complex litigation*, code enforcement, consumer protection, civil rights, or environmental justice/public health matters.

*Complex litigation is defined as legal cases involving multiple parties, difficult legal issues, extensive motion practice, and/or large number of witnesses.

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:
Experience beyond the requirements in the areas of complex litigation, particularly representing plaintiffs, including litigation of consumer protection, code enforcement, civil rights, environmental justice, or public health matters.

Experience representing local, state or federal government entities in litigation as the plaintiff.

Experience as a city, county or federal prosecutor.

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 five (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 assessment type will evaluation the training, experience, and desirable qualifications you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Professional/Technical Knowledge in the experience requested.

Applicants must meet the selection requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.

ELIGIBLE 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 by the end of filing period.

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.

AVAILABLE SHIFT
Day

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
All County Counsel employees are fingerprinted and subject to a criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Employment is contingent upon passing this background check. Job-related convictions as defined by County policy, or the requirements of a "sensitive position" might result in a disqualification of the appointment.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. 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. W e must receive your application by the last date of filing. Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within five (5) calendar days from application submission.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employee's name and address, job title, beginning and end dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.

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 govermentjobs.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.

• CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov

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• smillan@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.
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. The Office of the County Counsel is 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
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

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.

HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING LISTED ABOVE? CONTACT US:
Stephanie S. Millan, Exams Analyst
CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov
smillan@counsel.lacounty.gov

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ALTERNATE TTY PHONE NUMBER: (800) 897-0077
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE NUMBER: (800) 735-2922

Exam Number: U9207L

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Salary:

$153,921.84 - $231,213.84 Annually