Description:
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Type:
Regular
Pay Range:
$122,996.64 - $151,734.12 Salary
Department:
$122,996.64 - $151,734.12 Salary
Department:
County Counsel
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt
About the Opportunity:
This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications beginning November 17th. Applications submitted on or after this date will be reviewed as needed.
The County is seeking an Assistant County Counsel I to support a wide range of legal work for County departments and programs. The position handles legal research, prepares cases and documents, and assists with interpreting and applying laws and ordinances. Work is supervised by the County Counsel and Deputy County Counsel, with responsibilities expanding as the employee gains experience and familiarity with County practices.
The role includes advising department heads, managers, and staff on legal questions, preparing written opinions, drafting settlement agreements, and researching statutes, regulations, and case law. The position also helps prepare cases for trial in state and federal court, works on ordinance enforcement and civil commitment matters, and assists in defending the County and its employees in civil actions. Attendance at board and commission meetings, hearings, and trials is part of the work and requires providing clear legal guidance in real time.
Duties include:
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Assistant County Counsel I Job Classification (https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/job-class/603)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) AND Juris Doctor (JD) graduate from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional-level legal experience.
Additional Requirements:
About the Department/Division:
The Office of County Counsel provides legal advice and representation to Washington County. The office supports the Board of County Commissioners, the Sheriff, all County departments, and County employees. It also represents the Washington County Housing Authority, the Fair Board, the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District, the Urban Road Maintenance District, the Service District for Lighting, and Cooperative Library Services.
County Counsel represents these groups in civil litigation, judicial appeals, administrative proceedings, including matters before the Land Use Board of Appeals, and in enforcement actions. The office also handles general legal services such as resolving legal and contractual issues, drafting local ordinances, and reviewing state and federal legislation to understand how it may affect County operations, programs, and services.
Exempt
About the Opportunity:
This position will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications beginning November 17th. Applications submitted on or after this date will be reviewed as needed.
The County is seeking an Assistant County Counsel I to support a wide range of legal work for County departments and programs. The position handles legal research, prepares cases and documents, and assists with interpreting and applying laws and ordinances. Work is supervised by the County Counsel and Deputy County Counsel, with responsibilities expanding as the employee gains experience and familiarity with County practices.
The role includes advising department heads, managers, and staff on legal questions, preparing written opinions, drafting settlement agreements, and researching statutes, regulations, and case law. The position also helps prepare cases for trial in state and federal court, works on ordinance enforcement and civil commitment matters, and assists in defending the County and its employees in civil actions. Attendance at board and commission meetings, hearings, and trials is part of the work and requires providing clear legal guidance in real time.
Duties include:
- Providing legal advice to County leadership, preparing written legal opinions, and drafting settlement agreements.
- Researching and interpreting statutes, regulations, court decisions, and other legal authorities and applying findings to cases, briefs, and legal analyses.
- Preparing cases for trial, assisting with enforcement and civil commitment matters, and helping defend the County and its employees in litigation.
- Participating in meetings, hearings, and trials and offering legal guidance to boards, commissions, and other County partners.
- Performing other related duties as needed.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- Understanding of legal principles, practices, procedures, and terminology.
- Knowledge of civil and local government law.
- Familiarity with Oregon Revised Statutes, Rules of Civil Procedure, and related legal frameworks.
- Understanding of trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence.
- Skill in legal research and in working with statutes, case law, and other legal materials.
- Understanding of appellate processes.
- Ability to analyze legal issues and apply relevant laws, facts, and precedents.
- Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively in writing and in person.
- Ability to gather, assess, and interpret information using established research methods.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Assistant County Counsel I Job Classification (https://www.washingtoncountyor.gov/hr/job-class/603)
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) AND Juris Doctor (JD) graduate from an accredited college or university AND three (3) years of professional-level legal experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Membership in the Oregon State Bar Association within 30 days of hire
- Must pass a background investigation.
About the Department/Division:
The Office of County Counsel provides legal advice and representation to Washington County. The office supports the Board of County Commissioners, the Sheriff, all County departments, and County employees. It also represents the Washington County Housing Authority, the Fair Board, the Enhanced Sheriff's Patrol District, the Urban Road Maintenance District, the Service District for Lighting, and Cooperative Library Services.
County Counsel represents these groups in civil litigation, judicial appeals, administrative proceedings, including matters before the Land Use Board of Appeals, and in enforcement actions. The office also handles general legal services such as resolving legal and contractual issues, drafting local ordinances, and reviewing state and federal legislation to understand how it may affect County operations, programs, and services.