| Company Intro |
| We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego. |
| Job Description/Duties |
| The attorney in this position will provide dedicated legal support to Assessor in connection with Assessment Appeals Board (“AAB”) hearings, including witness preparation, legal advice, representation at hearings, and drafting proposed written findings. The attorney will also provide litigation support related to AAB matters, including preparing and filing writs of administrative mandate, as appropriate, to challenge AAB decisions. In addition, the attorney will provide advisory legal support to ARCC with a focus on the review and development of policies and procedures, contract review, legislative support, California Public Records Act requests, and records retention. The attorney will be expected to complete appraiser training, which will be provided by the Assessor’s Office. Although a mix of remote and in-person work will be permitted, the attorney must remain available in-person for AAB hearings, which generally occur on Thursdays. |
| Job Criteria |
| Minimum Qualifications Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California, AND, 1. Two (2) years of experience as a Senior Deputy County Counsel Attorney in the County of San Diego, or at an equivalent level with another California county or city, handling above average difficult and complex cases or assignments; OR, 2. Five (5) years of professional post-bar civil legal experience as an attorney, which must have included handling civil law matters and/or cases in a public or private sector law office. Note: Experience with a public entity representing public boards and commissions, preparing and trying public entity lawsuits, and drafting ordinances, policies, and public contracts is highly desirable. |
| Salary Range/Hourly Rate |
| $191,692.80 – $233,001.60 |
| Other Benefits and Perks |
| SEE BULLETIN FOR DETAILS |
Job Category: General Litigation
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: San Diego