Orange County
Staff Attorney(Attorney I, II or III) Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024, the salary schedule will be increased by 4.
25%.
Effective June 27, 2025, the salary schedule will be increased by 4.
0% OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Attorney I, II or III vacancies within the County of Orange.
The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLYQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Tuesday, April 9th 2024 at 11:
59 PM (PST).
The Office of Independent Review (OIR) The Office of Independent Review (OIR) acts as an independent resource and counsel for the County of Orange Board of Supervisors to monitor and provide oversight of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the Office of the District Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, Probation Department, and the Social Services Agency with a focus on identifying systemic issues and addressing specific incidents.
Click here for more information on OIRClick here for more information on the County of Orange.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe OIR has an opportunity for an Attorney I, II, or III to serve as a Staff Attorney.
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the position conducts reviews of relevant County departments.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing, organizing, and synthesizing a variety of data, including reviews of statistics, facility conditions, policies, and other relevant factors, in order to make recommendations designed to eliminate unnecessary uses of force, misconduct, public harm, and the County's exposure to lawsuitsAssessing specific incidents occurring in relevant County agencies which may be the result of systemic issuesReceiving, assessing, and responding to complaints regarding relevant County agenciesAnalyzing and revising County policies and protocols to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local legal standards and best practicesConsulting with County officials, employees, community members, and other stakeholders to develop periodic recommendations for policy and procedural changes designed to improve the operations of relevant agencies and eliminate systemic areas of concernInteracting with and interviewing members of the public and County employeesDrafting reports detailing the findings of investigations and related conclusionsReporting to on-scene investigations of critical incidents, including uses of force by County employees or in-custody deathsDeveloping and implementing new efforts to carry out the mission of the OIR.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESIn addition to the minimum qualifications for Attorney I, II or III, the ideal candidate will possess, as an attorney, experience or a desire to conduct investigations focused on systems, policies, and/or practices that extend beyond a single incident and a single individual and/or work in social services, public safety, or a prosecutor's or public defender's office.
Attorney II - Experience with legal research and writing.
Attorney III - Drafting reports detailing the findings of investigations and related conclusions.
In addition, the ideal candidate's application will demonstrate extensive experience, knowledge, and ability in the following core competencies:
Technical Experience and Knowledge Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws that affect the performance and operations of probation, law enforcement, social service agencies, as well as the work of public defenders and prosecutors Ability to write and edit complex investigation reportsUnderstand how to use a variety of software programs and electronic technologyAbility to maintain strict confidentiality Demonstrate experience in conducting complex investigations, authoring public reports, and conducting independent fact-gathering and analysis Interpersonal Skills Problem SolvingUnderstand how to accurately identify relevant issues related to risk and liability, their causes, and relevant solutionsDemonstrate exceptional judgment and discretionExhibit departmental and County perspective in dealing with various issues Strategic Thinking AnalyticalMake sound and timely decisions based on ethical principles and limited, complex, or contradicting information.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a politically sensitive environmentAbility to be flexible and successfully juggle competing priorities Effective CommunicationDemonstrate exceptional interviewing, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to gather, understand, interpret, analyze, and effectively communicate complex information to County employees and the public Present ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively, both orally and in writingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick on the links below to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Attorney I, Attorney II and Attorney III classifications as well as the physical/mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
Attorney I Attorney II Attorney III COMPENSATION:
Attorney I - $7,432.
53 up to $8,985.
60 monthlyAttorney II - $8,692.
67 up to $9,687.
60 monthlyAttorney III - $9,947.
60 up to $13776.
53 monthly SPECIAL REQUIREMENTAn active membership in the State Bar of California is required.
Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply.
An active California State Bar membership must be attained by date of appointment.
As part of the selection process, it is required to pass a background investigation to the satisfaction of the department.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants.
After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job.
Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview SOI (Weighted 100%)Candidates will be interviewed and rated by panel of job knowledge experts.
Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates.
Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified.
All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
Job Type:
Full-Time PermanentLocation:
Santa Ana, CA, CaliforniaAgency:
Office of Independent ReviewAbout the Company:
Orange County.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 28, 2024, the salary schedule will be increased by 4.
25%.
Effective June 27, 2025, the salary schedule will be increased by 4.
0% OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Attorney I, II or III vacancies within the County of Orange.
The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and lower level classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLYQualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately, as the recruitment will close on Tuesday, April 9th 2024 at 11:
59 PM (PST).
The Office of Independent Review (OIR) The Office of Independent Review (OIR) acts as an independent resource and counsel for the County of Orange Board of Supervisors to monitor and provide oversight of the Orange County Sheriff's Department, the Office of the District Attorney, Office of the Public Defender, Probation Department, and the Social Services Agency with a focus on identifying systemic issues and addressing specific incidents.
Click here for more information on OIRClick here for more information on the County of Orange.
THE OPPORTUNITYThe OIR has an opportunity for an Attorney I, II, or III to serve as a Staff Attorney.
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the position conducts reviews of relevant County departments.
Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Analyzing, organizing, and synthesizing a variety of data, including reviews of statistics, facility conditions, policies, and other relevant factors, in order to make recommendations designed to eliminate unnecessary uses of force, misconduct, public harm, and the County's exposure to lawsuitsAssessing specific incidents occurring in relevant County agencies which may be the result of systemic issuesReceiving, assessing, and responding to complaints regarding relevant County agenciesAnalyzing and revising County policies and protocols to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local legal standards and best practicesConsulting with County officials, employees, community members, and other stakeholders to develop periodic recommendations for policy and procedural changes designed to improve the operations of relevant agencies and eliminate systemic areas of concernInteracting with and interviewing members of the public and County employeesDrafting reports detailing the findings of investigations and related conclusionsReporting to on-scene investigations of critical incidents, including uses of force by County employees or in-custody deathsDeveloping and implementing new efforts to carry out the mission of the OIR.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESIn addition to the minimum qualifications for Attorney I, II or III, the ideal candidate will possess, as an attorney, experience or a desire to conduct investigations focused on systems, policies, and/or practices that extend beyond a single incident and a single individual and/or work in social services, public safety, or a prosecutor's or public defender's office.
Attorney II - Experience with legal research and writing.
Attorney III - Drafting reports detailing the findings of investigations and related conclusions.
In addition, the ideal candidate's application will demonstrate extensive experience, knowledge, and ability in the following core competencies:
Technical Experience and Knowledge Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws that affect the performance and operations of probation, law enforcement, social service agencies, as well as the work of public defenders and prosecutors Ability to write and edit complex investigation reportsUnderstand how to use a variety of software programs and electronic technologyAbility to maintain strict confidentiality Demonstrate experience in conducting complex investigations, authoring public reports, and conducting independent fact-gathering and analysis Interpersonal Skills Problem SolvingUnderstand how to accurately identify relevant issues related to risk and liability, their causes, and relevant solutionsDemonstrate exceptional judgment and discretionExhibit departmental and County perspective in dealing with various issues Strategic Thinking AnalyticalMake sound and timely decisions based on ethical principles and limited, complex, or contradicting information.
Ability to work well under pressure and in a politically sensitive environmentAbility to be flexible and successfully juggle competing priorities Effective CommunicationDemonstrate exceptional interviewing, written, and verbal communication skillsAbility to gather, understand, interpret, analyze, and effectively communicate complex information to County employees and the public Present ideas and complex material clearly, concisely, logically and persuasively, both orally and in writingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick on the links below to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Attorney I, Attorney II and Attorney III classifications as well as the physical/mental requirements and the environmental conditions.
Attorney I Attorney II Attorney III COMPENSATION:
Attorney I - $7,432.
53 up to $8,985.
60 monthlyAttorney II - $8,692.
67 up to $9,687.
60 monthlyAttorney III - $9,947.
60 up to $13776.
53 monthly SPECIAL REQUIREMENTAn active membership in the State Bar of California is required.
Members in good standing of California State Bar and have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status are also welcome to apply.
An active California State Bar membership must be attained by date of appointment.
As part of the selection process, it is required to pass a background investigation to the satisfaction of the department.
RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants.
After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job.
Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview SOI (Weighted 100%)Candidates will be interviewed and rated by panel of job knowledge experts.
Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates.
Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified.
All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings.
Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
Job Type:
Full-Time PermanentLocation:
Santa Ana, CA, CaliforniaAgency:
Office of Independent ReviewAbout the Company:
Orange County.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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