senior deputy county counsel labor and employment law - California, United States - County of Los Angeles

Description

EXAM NUMBER

U9207H

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

FIRST DATE OF FILING

August 21, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the

service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

BENEFITS:
The County of Los Angeles offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits package in the nation, including a wide range of health care options, pensions through LACERA, 401k and 457b savings plans with matching, and 13 paid Holidays. DEFINITION :
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, incumbents must possess the ability to appear in federal and state court, and administrative hearings. Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, complex litigation involving the areas of labor and employment law.

Acts as principal legal advisor to a large County department or special district, supervising and participating in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, jurisdiction, procedures and operations.

Provides in-depth legal advice to the Board of Supervisors, county departments, special districts, special boards and commissions, and other official bodies on labor and employment law, including the most complex issues involving federal and State employment law, the County's Civil Service System, the Meyers-Millias-Brown Act (MMBA) and the County's Employee Relations Ordinance (ERO), pensions, employee benefits and related tax matters.

Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, to handle complex areas of employment and labor relations law, including complex policy change discussions to assess their impact on the County, County employees and County departments.

Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and Federal courts, and before administrative agencies in labor and employment related matters, including work stoppages, unfair labor practices and arbitrations.

Advises County departments and County-related agencies in supervising third-party or outside counsel, representing the County's interests in labor and employment related advice, administrative matters, and litigation.

Represents, advises, and prepares legal documents for County departments in labor and employment matters, including but not limited to, harassment, discrimination, disability, and retaliation claims.

Represents the County in administrative proceedings regarding employment issues, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Civil Service Commission and ERCOM.

Represents the County in State and Federal courts in labor and employment related litigation. Provides legal advice to County departments concerning complex employment matters, including but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and wage and hour laws.

Drafts or oversees the drafting of ordinances, legislation, and amendments to State and County codes related to the most complex labor and employment issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors and County staff.

Advises and represents County officials, departments, special districts, and commissions regarding applicable municipal and governmental law in order to resolve the most complex legal questions regarding labor and employment matters.

Confers with attorneys, County officials and other interested parties for the purpose of obtaining information relative to the preparation of assigned cases, legal opinions, contracts and ordinances.

Conducts legal research by utilizing on-line services such as Westlaw & Lexis-Nexis, materials in the law library, and other treatises in order to advise County staff regarding labor and employment matters.

Analyzes written reports and legal documents; confers with witnesses, experts, investigative personnel, and others for the purpose of obtaining relevant information relating to the litigation of labor and employment matters. SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Five (5) years of experience in the practice of *public agency law, or general civil law experience in the areas of labor and employment law, and can include labor and employment litigation, administrative proceedings, legal advice, legal research, working for or in a government entity investigating allegations of employment discrimination, retaliation, and harassment such as Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or similar. *Public agency law refers to experience working for the government of a State or political subdivision thereof; any agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivisions of a State, or a municipality; or any interstate government agency. 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. 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 . Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within 15 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. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Additional points will be granted for experience beyond the Specialty Requirements. EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an Evaluation of Experience, based on application information, weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher will be placed on the Eligible Register. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group from a period of 12 months following the date of promulgation. Applicants will be processed on an as-received basis, and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly. No persons may compete for this examination more than once every 12 months. 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. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on , you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Specialty Requirements to qualify as listed on this job bulletin. Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Important: Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made per Civil Service Rule 6.04. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the Class Specification and Selections Specialty serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. 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 Department of Human Resources 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
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. 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.

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