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Job Description
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
County Counsel's Office: The County Counsel's Office provides high quality and timely legal services supporting the County of Marin's governmental functions. Services are provided to County departments, boards and agencies in a manner that is cost-effective, professional and promotes excellence in delivery of government services contributing to the health, safety and welfare of county residents and visitors.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under the direction of the County Counsel, the Civil Legal Specialist performs a variety of legal tasks and works independently with social workers and other county departmental staff to maintain CPS, probate calendars, civil litigation calendars and/or files and public record act requests. Duties will also include gathering, analyzing and interpreting information and data from a multitude of sources for public record act requests. This position’s primary assignment will be the Probate desk, but the incumbent will also assist in covering the Juvenile Dependency and Litigation desks as needed during periods of heavy work load and vacation.
Hybrid schedule:
The County Counsel's Office has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess extensive knowledge of the Welfare and Institutions Code as it relates to juvenile dependency and/or probate matters and familiarity with the California Code of Civil Procedure as it relates to civil discovery and procedure. Further, the ideal candidate will be aware of court rules regarding filings and publication of court orders. Probate experience is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Public Records Act and be highly skilled in planning, organizing and implementing a variety of projects simultaneously and will be able to assist attorneys with litigation filings and deadlines. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership skills, be a proven team player, and have successfully demonstrated an ability to develop cooperative working relationships across disciplines which can be leveraged to accomplish desired outcomes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data as well as presenting the information both in written and oral forms. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, efficient, and able to prioritize and meet deadlines. The preferred candidate will have an established reputation as a dedicated employee committed to delivering outstanding customer service and producing excellent work products.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:- Applicable codes, law, policies and procedures related to assignment.
- Legal office terminology and documents related to assignment.
- Legal research methods.
- Business management techniques used in evaluating and preparing complex financial records; office accounting methods and techniques.
- Concepts involved in real and personal property transactions, wills, insurance policies, deeds, and contracts.
Ability to:- Analyze and apply pertinent provisions of relevant legislative codes, procedures and policies.
- Gather and analyze factual and evidentiary information and data; accurately prepare legal documents and correspondence.
- Prepare and understand estate financial accounts and other financial and statistical reports.
- Plan and organize work to meet statutory requirements and deadlines.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, conservatees and their families/relatives, members of the public, and various governmental representatives.
- Use discretion and tact in dealing with people in stressful, emergency, or difficult personal situations.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Keep detailed and accurate records.
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, five years of relevant experience in a formal legal office environment. Six months of such experience must be directly related to one of the areas of assignment. Completion of an American bar Association approved paralegal program may be substituted for two years of the required experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
First round in-person interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Second round in-person interviews will be scheduled for Friday, May 2, 2025.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Marin
Show moreThe County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.
This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.
OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:
To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.
When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.
We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.
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