Senior Deputy County Counsel - Information Technology Contracts
Los Angeles, CA, USA
52 Days agoJob Description
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
The application filing period will begin on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Closing Date: Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectantly once we have enough qualified candidates.
WHY WORK FOR LA COUNTY?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
WHY WORK FOR COUNTY COUNSEL?
CHECK OUT OUR BENEFITS!
- Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation.
- Flexible Benefit Plans - Benefits may be purchased using tax-free County contribution of an additional 14.5%-17% of the employee's monthly salary.
- Robust Retirement Packages - Contributory-defined benefit plans; optional tax-deferred income plans that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Generous Maternity and Family Leave Benefits
- Rideshare, Parking, and Transit Benefits
- 13 paid holidays per year
- 5/40 work schedule (Telework - where appropriate)
THE OPPORTUNITY
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.
Essential Job Functions
WHAT WILL I DO AS A SENIOR DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL?
Is assigned, both directly and through supervision, complex litigation involving contracts and information technology.
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.
Oversees the review and resolution of complex, multi-agency issues, requiring coordination within the office and between County departments/agencies.
Drafts or oversees the drafting of ordinances, legislation, and amendments to State and County codes related to the most complex issues.
Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Supervisors, Chief Executive Office, and County departments/agencies concerning legal matters in the areas of information technology, telecommunications and public contracting, including, but not limited to, procurement of software and other intellectual property licenses, and system development, implementation and maintenance of solutions impacting County operations.
Represents and guides County departments/agencies in public procurement processes, and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex information technology and telecommunications contracts with private vendors and governmental agencies.
Advises County departments/agencies and County Counsel on the selection and monitoring of law firms; supervises outside counsel representing the County in transactional and litigation matters related to information technology, telecommunications and public contracting issues.
Represents the County and County-related agencies in State and federal courts in contract related litigation.
Drafts ordinances, resolutions, policies, legislation, and opinions relating to information technology, telecommunications, and public contracting issues as requested by the Board of Supervisors and County departments/agencies.
Advises and represents County officials, departments/agencies, special districts, and commissions regarding applicable municipal and governmental law in order to resolve difficult legal questions regarding such matters.
Requirements
SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS:
Five (5) years' experience in the practice of public agency or civil law, of which two (2) years must include the practice of information technology contract matters.
- Practice of public agency law refers to experience working for the government at any level, including any agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State; or any interstate governmental 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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching, drafting, and preparing contract related documents for procurement of technology, software and cloud-based solutions and related services; and advising on issues related to contract disputes, data breaches and/or other information security incidents.
Additional Information
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 CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov
Applications received without this required documentation, at the time of filing or within seven (7) 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.
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS
This assessment type will include an evaluation of training, experience, and desirable qualifications you list on the questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Professional/Technical Knowledge in the experience requested.
Applicants must meet the selection requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment in order to be placed on the Eligible Register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Candidates who passed the assessment(s) are placed on the Eligible Register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. Passing this examination and being placed on the Eligible Register do not guarantee an offer of employment. We will use this list to fill vacancies throughout County Counsel.
RETAKE: NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
NO WITHHOLDS OR OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran's credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date of applying.
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.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
All County Counsel employees are fingerprinted and subject to a criminal background check by the State Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Employment is contingent upon passing this background check. Job-related convictions as defined by County policy, or the requirements of a \"sensitive position\" might result in a disqualification of the appointment.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Apply online by clicking on the \"Apply\" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. We must receive your application by the last date of filing. Any additional documents, if any, must be received at the time of filing or within five (5) calendar days from application submission.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employee's name and address, job title, beginning and end dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
Note: If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov. Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into govermentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov- noreply@governmentjobs.com
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- smillan@counsel.lacounty.gov
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 Office of the County Counsel 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.
HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANYTHING LISTED ABOVE? CONTACT US:
Stephanie S. Millan, Exams Analyst
CoCoExams@counsel.lacounty.gov
OR smillan@counsel.lacounty.gov
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE NUMBER: (213) 974-1570
TELETYPE PHONE: (800) 899-4077
ALTERNATE TTY PHONE NUMBER: (800) 897-0077
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE NUMBER: (800) 735-2922
Exam Number: U9207K
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Revised January 2025
Practice Areas & Specialty
Corporate, Intellectual Property, Technology Transactions
Designation
Key Skills Required
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: $153,921 - $231,213 / Annual Salary
Experience: 0 - 0 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
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