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The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the County-wide classification of Legal Services Specialist. The vacancies exist within the County Counsel’s office, Probation Department and the Health and Human Services Department. Under general supervision, the incumbent performs varied and specialized confidential legal support duties, requiring thorough knowledge of the assigned department, division, or program, its procedures, and operational details; provides administrative support to legal staff; assists with calendaring and scheduling; composes and prepares correspondence using judgment in content and style; performs skilled word processing, data entry and organization, recordkeeping, statistical and technical report preparation, and filing; prepares legal documents; assists in case coordination and filing of documents in a timely manner; and performs related duties as assigned. The Legal Services Specialist is a County-wide classification. The employment list established from this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies in other departments.

Examples of Duties:

• Perform legal and administrative support duties related to the assigned functional area and department.
• Draft decrees, orders, judgments, motions, pleadings, subpoenas, contracts, briefs, ordinances, and other legal documents, correspondence, memoranda and reports, depending upon the office to which assigned, from notes, brief instruction, dictated tapes or printed materials.
• Verify, code, edit, enter, file and retrieve legal data and prepare reports using a computer system following established format.
• Verify, code, calendar and schedule court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys; file or arrange for the filing of documents, legal briefs and other necessary paperwork with the court.
• Process a variety of legal agreements, contracts, etc., following attorney's instructions.

TYPING CERTIFICATE REQUIRED WITH APPLICATION:

• Minimum Net 40 words per minute.

• Must indicate results from a 5 minute test that isn't more than 12 months old.  

THE OPPORTUNITY

The City of Pacifica is a beautiful coastal community, just south of San Francisco with an exciting opportunity for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Currently, the City of Pacifica Public Works Department is recruiting for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators to join our Operations team! The level at which an individual is hired will be dependent on the applicant's qualifications, work experience and certifications. 

Under general supervision or direction, the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, is responsible for all Plant processes and will support in repairs and maintenance of plant equipment. 

BASIC EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors and processes the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Operates treatment facility equipment, such as settling tanks, pumps, activated sludge processes, digester, centrifuge chlorinators to control flow and processing of sludge and effluent discharge.
• Monitors gauges, dials, meters and control panels, and other recording instruments, interpreting results to determine processing requirements, and records data.
• Services and maintains a variety of plant equipment and facilities to locate and report needed repairs.

The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

Location

May Vary Based on Vacancies: Marysville, 95901

Description

The County of Yuba is currently recruiting for the County-wide classification of Legal Services Supervisor. Under general direction plans, organizes, coordinates, reviews, evaluates, and supervises legal and general administrative support activities within the assigned department; provides difficult, technical and specialized legal support to staff, attorneys, managers and/or the Department Head; assists with the administrative and fiscal functions of the department including budget development and monitoring, payroll, and personnel related issues; performs difficult, technical, complex and specialized legal office support work as well as duties in support of departmental fiscal, purchasing, and personnel related functions and performs other duties as assigned.

This is the full supervisory level in the legal services series. 
 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Essential:
•    Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for providing legal office support; implements policies and procedures.
•    Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff involved in legal office and administrative support duties.
•    Evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
•    Participates in the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures.
•    Performs the more complex, technical, difficult and/or specialized legal office support work within the department and performs the full range of legal office support duties of assigned subordinates on a   relief or day-to-day basis.
 

The City of Livermore is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy City Attorney (at will).  Apply online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/livermoreca/default.cfm.  First application review at noon, November 29, 2022.  

THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Livermore is a general-law city with a Council/Manager form of government.  The five-person City Council consists of the Mayor, who is elected by the citizens for a two-year term, and four Councilmembers who are elected at-large to overlapping four-year terms.  There are 8 operationg departments - Administrative Services, City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office, Community Development, Economic Development, Library, Police, and Public Works.  Fire services are provided by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department.  With a general fund budget of approximately $70 million and a total budget of $257 million, Livermore has 416.225 FTE city employees.


THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
The City Attorney’s Office provides the opportunity to work on a broad range of assignments in a fast-paced team-oriented environment. Charged with performing the traditional legal functions associated with a full service municipality, the City Attorney’s Office provides legal counsel to the City Council, City Manager, Department Heads, and the full range of City Boards and Commissions. The Office is staffed with 8.5 FTE including the City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney (2.5 FTE), Deputy City Attorney (current vacancy), Risk Manager, and three administrative support personnel.


THE POSITION
The City Attorney’s Office currently has one vacancy for a Deputy City Attorney. All attorneys are designated ‘At-Will’ and do not have a legal right to continued employment with the City.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of assignments performing professional legal and administrative work, providing legal counsel to City staff, City Council, and Boards and Commissions; reviewing and drafting contracts, ordinances, and other documents; and representing the City in court.

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The City of Mill Valley and Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin are pleased to announce the recruitment for Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Maintenance Mechanic I. 

Please note the Job Description for this position is currently under review. 

ABOUT THE AGENCY

The Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) is a joint powers authority (JPA) that provides wastewater collection, treatment, water reclamation, and disposal for 30,000 Southern Marin residents. The City of Mill Valley, a member of the JPA, provides staff for SASM. Staff for SASM are hired by the City and operate as their own department. SASM is located along the waterfront in Mill Valley in close proximity to Highway 101, San Francisco, nature preserves, and iconic recreational areas.

Mill Valley has grown from a small mill town to the modern full-service city it is today. With a staff of almost 150 full-time employees and an annual operating budget of $41 million, the City of Mill Valley prides itself on efficient, effective and courteous service delivery with a commitment to operational excellence.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The *WWTP Maintenance Mechanic I preforms mechanical, structural, electrical and instrument maintenance and fabrication of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, sewage pump stations, and related facilities.

Examples of important and essential duties include (but are not limited to):

• Performs work in a variety of trades including, plumbing, machinery repair, building maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, engine maintenance, welding, and rigging.
• Maintains pumps, conveyors, electrical circuits, ventilation gear, and other equipment.
• Uses precision and non-precision measuring devices in the course of inspection, assembly, and lay out work.
• Utilizes electrical meters in trouble shooting and control circuit repairs and 480 volt (or less) motors and wiring.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting of threaded, glued, sweated and welded pipe, fittings, and devices.
• Fabricates steel and wood structures from drawings and verbal instructions.
• Performs a variety of support level engineering, design and fabricating duties; makes required mathematical calculations; prepares schematics and diagrams documenting installations; determines supplies and materials required; estimates time and repair costs; assists in writing specifications; researches equipment and contacts vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Join our team!

Have you ever thought about a career where your legal skills will be put into practice in a myriad areas of the law on a daily basis?

Are you passionate about expanding your experiences from court appearances on criminal law matters, to advising key City staff on issues involving Constitutional Law, Land Use, Cable and Franchise laws, Criminal law, Transactions, Public Records Act, the Brown Act, and so much more?

Do you enjoy problem solving, collaborating in a team setting, and putting your communication and writing skills to use?

Do you want to gain a strong understanding and ability to advise key city department heads and staff members on the interpretation and application of law, regulations, best practices related to topics such as land use, employment law, and elections law?

Then we want to talk to you!

Details:

• Juris Doctorate, Membership in California State Bar, and Municipal law/Litigation experience preferred.
• Annual Salary Range: $102,196 to $132,855 with Excellent Benefits (listed below)
• For the full job description and minimum qualifications, click on the link:

The Organization

Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents. With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region. The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager.

Fremont is an employer that values its people, creativity, quality service, integrity, open communication, collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity. Employees find their work challenging, yet rewarding, and most importantly, enjoy the chance to make a difference through public service.

The Position

The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice to all City Departments, the City Council and all Boards and Commissions. In addition, the City Attorney’s Office provides risk management services through the Risk Management Division. The Paralegal position is responsible for the preparation and management of complex legal documents and performs specialized legal administrative services at the direction of the professional staff in the City Attorney's office. The Paralegal works independently within prescribed guidelines and protocol to plan, organize, and complete assignments, which are reviewed upon completion.

Job Responsibilities

Examples of responsibilities include:

• Prepare documents, including confidential documents, memos, correspondence, pleadings and other legal documents for litigation and administrative hearings.
• Perform legal research and maintain law library.
• Review incoming documents to determine time limits in processing of responses and maintain tickler system.
• Process basic and complex court documents requiring knowledge of legal procedures, format, and terminology in accordance with federal, state and local rules.
• Review contracts, deeds, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in drafting resolutions, ordinances, pleadings and documents to be filed in the courts, contracts and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information from the public and City staff with tact and diplomacy.
• Adhere to customer service philosophy with both internal and external customers and demonstrate skill in establishing a strong and positive image of the department and City.
• File court documents and attend court hearings as assigned. Maintain electronic and hard copy files, records and logs to adhere to retention guidelines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• To view the class specification with the full list of duties, click here.

The San José City Attorney’s Office is looking for senior level trial attorneys with substantial civil experience in state and federal court, excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Job Description
The City’s litigation portfolio includes a broad range of substantive legal issues arising under both state and federal law. As Sr. Deputy litigator, under supervision of a Chief Deputy, you will have primary responsibility for all aspects of assigned cases, including pleading, litigation strategy, client communication and coordination, discovery and document review, motion practice, settlement evaluation and negotiation, and trial. The City’s varied and novel legal issues require excellent research, analytical, and writing skills as well as the ability to vigorously defend complex matters.

Minimum Qualifications
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Ten years civil litigation and jury trial experience.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an attorney with California municipal law and government experience, or transferable legal skills and a commitment to public service.

As an attorney in our Office, you will serve as trusted counsel to the Mayor and City Council, City Manager, administrative departments, and boards and commissions. You may be called upon to advise as the general counsel to departments regarding their respective duties, powers, functions and obligations in areas including public works, city-wide procurements, employment, land use planning, environmental services, public safety, utilities and housing. Responsibilities also include preparing opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other legal documents. Two years of minimum experience in one or more of these areas of law is desirable but not required.

The successful candidate should possess a strong work ethic, analytical depth, superior interpersonal skills, good judgment, and can communicate clearly and effectively. Admission to the California State Bar is required for this position.

Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.

Please send a cover letter and resume including complete employment history to: Nora Frimann, City Attorney, 200 East Santa Clara Street, 16th Floor Tower, San Jose, CA 95113, or e-mail to atty.res@sanjoseca.gov. Application review is ongoing, and the most qualified candidates will be invited for an interview. EOE