| Company Intro |
| THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL Riverside County is the fourth largest county in California, serving more than 2.5 million residents. The Riverside County Office of County Counsel is a full-service legal department comprised of 100 budgeted staff members, including 61 attorneys, providing both transactional and litigation support to more than 40 County departments, elected offices, commissions, and special districts. The Office serves a diverse range of internal clients spanning numerous service areas. The department also provides legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors and various boards, commissions, and special districts throughout the County. |
| Job Description/Duties |
| Chief Assistant County Counsel County of Riverside, California Riverside, California Annual Salary: $237,125 – $333,476 DOE/DOQ The County of Riverside, California, is seeking a seasoned public sector Chief Assistant County Counsel with strong litigation experience. The County of Riverside is the 4th largest county in California, and County Counsel serves over 40 departments with approximately 25,000 employees and more than 2.5 million residents. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an accomplished legal professional interested in taking on a highly visible role within the County Counsel’s Office. The Chief Assistant County Counsel will help guide the legal, operational, and strategic direction and lead the County’s complex litigation portfolio, including litigation strategy and the management of outside counsel. They will also oversee legal services, attorneys, support staff, and department operations; deliver innovative, practical legal solutions across a broad range of complex public agency matters; and may serve as County Counsel in the County Counsel’s absence. The role will also be instrumental in strengthening leadership depth and operation continuity within the Office. For the right individual, the position offers the opportunity to be well positioned for future leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate brings excellent verbal and written skills, delivers with a customer service mindset, and a results-oriented approach to building effective relationships with others. Advance legal excellence at the highest level of public service; apply today! View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/ SALARY & BENEFITS This position will receive an annual salary of $237,125 – $333,476 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an excellent benefits package. HOW TO APPLY: For first consideration, apply immediately at: https://wbcp.applicantpool. View the WBCP Job Board: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board SAVE THE DATES In-person interviews are scheduled to take place on November 5 and November 6. Selected candidates must be available for both dates. QUESTIONS? Please contact your recruiter, Wendi Brown, with any inquiries: • wendi@wbcpinc.com • 541-664-0376 (direct) • 866-929-9227 (toll-free) |
| Job Criteria |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Experience: Seven years of increasingly responsible professional level experience practicing law including experience in local governments or private practices including at least one year of supervisory or managerial experience. • Licenses: o A valid California Driver’s License. o Active membership in the State Bar of California. |
| Salary Range/Hourly Rate |
| Annual Salary: $237,125 – $333,476 DOE/DOQ |
| Other Benefits and Perks |
| SALARY & BENEFITS This position will receive an annual salary of $237,125 – $333,476 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an excellent benefits package that includes: • Medical/Dental Insurance: A flexible benefit and premium subsidy totaling up to $1,800 a month is provided toward the cost of medical and dental benefits. Vision is provided at no cost to the employee or eligible dependents. • Miscellaneous Retirement: A retirement plan is offered through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) after a five-year vesting period. Benefit at age 62 is 2%* of the highest 36-month period of earnings times years of service. The employee contribution rate is 7.75%, subject to changes based on CalPERS actuarial variations. o Note: Reciprocity may exist with other public retirement systems in California, please see CalPERS actuarial valuations. • Deferred Compensation: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options. • 401(a) Money Purchase Plan: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers. • Annual Leave (Bi-Weekly Accrual): 0 < 36 months = 8.92 hours, 36 to <108 months = 10.46 hours, 108 or more months = 12.00 hours o Additional information can be found on the County’s Human Resources website page: http://www.rc-hr.com o Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours. • Holidays: Normally 12 paid holidays per year. • Bereavement Leave: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances). • Basic Life Insurance: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase. • Long-Term Disability (Ltd): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay. • Post Retirement Medical Contribution: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution. |
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Riverside CA