Assistant County Counsel III

THE POSITION

This position may remain open until filled with the first review of applications beginning on November 16 2025. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed as needed.

We highly encourage anyone who meets either set of minimum qualifications to apply to fill our current positions and any future vacancies. Both positions are part of the Assistant County Counsel series meaning we can underfill the Assistant County Counsel II position at the Assistant County Counsel I level.

About the Office of County Counsel

Washington County Counsels Office represents the County in civil litigation at local state and federal levels in administrative and enforcement proceedings and provides legal advice and analysis to County departments. We deliver quality legal services while adhering to the highest ethical standards. Our office represents the Board of County Commissioners the Sheriffs Office and all County departments and employees. We also represent the Washington County Housing Authority Fair Board Enhanced Sheriffs Patrol District Urban Road Maintenance District Service District for Lighting and Cooperative Library Services

The Opportunity!

As an Assistant County Counsel I / II you will provide a full range of legal services to the Department of Housing Services Housing Authority of Washington County Office of Community Development and the Office of Emergency Management and other County Departments as assigned.

This position requires representation of the County in many complex legal areas with minimal direction and supervision the ability to problem solve and use innovative legal skills and work with clients to provide creative solutions to support their goals. The position requires you to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients. If you have a passion for public service and desire an opportunity to help your community grow and excel with your legal expertise and knowledge we encourage you to apply.

Our Ideal Candidate :

The ideal candidate has three (3) to five (5) years of legal experience including the ability to provide legal advice and guidance on federal state and local laws and regulations affecting housing authorities and emergency management; draft review and negotiate contracts leases and other legal documents including documents related to property transactions and related to housing development and homeless services; interpret and ensure compliance with Federal State and local regulations impacting housing services including US Department of Housing and Urban Development; represent the County and County departments in legal proceedings including coordination of tort claims and grievances; develop and assist in implementation of policy affecting public housing assisted housing programs and emergency management. This candidate will have strong interpersonal skills and communicate effectively with clients colleagues and support staff. Stellar legal work a strong work ethic and team-oriented approach as well as intellectual curiosity is desired. The ideal candidate has high standards of professional competence and integrity. The candidate has experience interpreting laws rulings and regulations for government agencies large corporations or other government-adjacent addition this candidate will work well both in a team environment and independently.

• A resume and a writing sample from a brief or legal memo of no more than ten pages is required for this position; applications without the resume and writing sample will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

General Counsel Duties Include :

Housing Specific Duties include :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Assistant County Counsel II :

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Assistant County Counsel I :

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Additional Qualifications for position :

Assistant County Counsel II : $130787.28 - $171035.88 Annually

To review the full information of the Assistant County Counsel II position please use the following link here.

Assistant County Counsel I : $112983.96 - $147744.96 Annually

To review the full information of the Assistant County Counsel I position please use the following link here.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note : Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.

Next Steps

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting selecting and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge skills and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability a comprehensive benefits package and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Veterans Preference

If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans preference for this recruitment please review instructions using this link : Veterans Preference Points .

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act - Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources or e-mail : at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.

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Additional Resources :

Questions (s) Regarding This Recruitment : Laura Aranda Talent Acquisition Business Partner Email :

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 112983 - 171035