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Salary: 145,619.05 USD
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Salary Top: 177,000.86
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Phone: 209-9537328
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Apply By: Sep 14, 2022
Summary
Make San Joaquin County your new home!
A land of beauty, recreation and natural riches-from the waters of the Delta to the vines of the wine, San Joaquin County has it all. San Joaquin County boasts seven cities and some of the finest opportunities in the state for boating, fishing, camping, history-gathering, or just plain fun in the sun. Each city, as well as the unincorporated county areas, offers a unique opportunity to enjoy natural California beauty and nature, or music, arts and culture. Whatever your interest, it can most likely be found in San Joaquin County.
Job Description
The Position
San Joaquin's County Counsel is recruiting to fill a supervising legal counsel position that is housed at the Human Services Agency. The ideal candidate will possess civil litigation experience representing child protective issues in a state and/or county legal environment, demonstrate advanced knowledge of dependency and delinquency law and procedures, and demonstrate a high level of integrity and strong sense of ethics. The ideal candidate will also possess strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a positive attitude. The candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability easily relate and adjust to a variety of situations and personalities.
Job Requirements
Experience:
Four years in the practice of civil law, with emphasis in representing child protective issues, including two years of related experience in a state or county legal office.
License:
Membership in the California State Bar is required.
Additional Information
The Department.
The Child Protective Services Counsel are housed at the Human Services Agency and consists of five attorneys who work closely with the Human Services Agency Child Protective Services Unit staff on legal services in matters of adoption, child custody and placement, and related civil issues where the chief goal is the protection of children who become clients of the Child Protective Services staff. The Human Services Agency meets the needs of the community and empowers clients through accessible and responsive services. The department strives to protect vulnerable children and adults and to promote maximum wellbeing for individuals and families in the community. The Agency places strong emphasis with coordination and outreach with cities, school districts, special districts, non-profits, and other agencies.
For additional information, please contact: Rebecca Cunningham at: (209) 953-7328 or rcunningham@sjgov.org
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Job Address
44 North San Joaquin Street, Stockton, California
United States
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