County Counsel

at  Mariposa County

JOB

The Mariposa County Board of Supervisors will be selecting a candidate for County Counsel.ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ONLY.About Mariposa CountySituated in the Sierra foothills on the edge of Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County offers stunning natural beauty, a friendly community, and a peaceful rural lifestyle. Covering 1,463 square miles and home to over 17,000 residents, it is a thriving hub of agriculture and tourism, attracting over 5 million visitors annually.The Mariposa County government, staffed by a dedicated team of over 400 employees and supported by a $142 million budget, is committed to enhancing local quality of life through community engagement and efficient public services. Offering rewarding careers and exceptional benefits, including CalPERS pension plans, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation, Mariposa County invites you to apply today and discover a new career in this charming, close-knit community in one of the world’s most beautiful places.DEFINITIONTo plan and direct the activities and operations of the County Counsel’s Office; to serve as thelegal representative of the Board of Supervisors, all County departments, agencies andinstitutions on assigned litigation and business matters; to provide highly responsible andcomplex administrative support to the Board of Supervisors; and to perform related duties andresponsibilities as required.SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives policy direction from the Board of Supervisors.Appointed by the Board of Supervisors.Exercises direction over technical and clerical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides varied professional and administrative legal services to the County through the County Counsel’s Office.Advises and/or represents the County Board of Supervisors, County officers, Countydepartments, their employees, boards, commissions and dependent special districts.Researches, writes and/or orally renders legal opinions as requested.Researches, drafts and presents legal briefs, petitions, ordinances, opinions, resolutions and/or court orders.Appears before courts and at administrative proceedings to represent the County’s interests as required.Reviews and prepares contracts, leases, deeds, purchase agreements and employee service agreements.Reviews and interprets current legislation and litigation relevant to County services and/oradministration.Processes estate and conservatorship cases.Researches and develops opinions and impartial analysis for valid issues as required.Acts as legal advisor and may attend meetings of the governing boards of the County,commissions and special districts.Recommends the hiring of private legal counsel as appropriate.May represent the County on state legislative matters as needed.Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.Develops, plans and implements department policies and procedures.Prepares and administers the department’s annual budget.Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of subordinate staff; implementsdisciplinary action and termination as appropriate; provides for adequate training andprofessional development opportunities.Coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.Prepares and submits reports and special studies as required.Performs general administrative work as required, including conducting and attending meetings, preparing correspondence, reviewing mail and literature, etc.