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Marion County Class Specification BulletinPage of >>> EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1.Serves as chief legal counsel for the county through its governing body the board of commissioners, elected and appointed officials; prepares and/or reviews written legal opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents in a timely and consistent manner. Ensures that all legal documents and opinions are well researched, pros and cons outlined, and options and cautions presented to the board, elected official or department head prior to decision- making. Legal advice shall include explanations and interpretations of law with a focus on compliance. 2.Develops and implements policies, procedures and performance expectations for the Office of County Counsel, Law Library and staff; establishes goals, standards, and objectives; establishes annual work plans that prioritize the expertise and workload of the Office of County Counsel, obtains outside counsel as needed; and coordinates services with other departments and government agencies. 3.Attends all official board sessions or delegates attendance as appropriate. 4.May represent the county in court and before administrative tribunals involving significant litigations. 5.Responsible for all Marion County civil litigation, including, but not limited to state and federal cases, litigation involving land use, tax court, bankruptcy court, and other administrative proceedings, and challenges to Marion County's ordinances and regulations. 6.Attends public meetings and work sessions; approves legal form of all official ordinances, orders and actions of the commissioners; and advises on legal rights and responsibilities and other legal issues. 7.Consults with the Board of Commissioners or other County officials to provide formal or informal advice relating to policy issues and to legal matters affecting the operations of all departments in County government, including contracts, regulatory compliance, labor and employment, and litigation; and exhibits an up-to-date knowledge of county and board issues. 8.Responsible for providing sound, well researched, and timely legal advice when participating in management groups and discussions with the board of commissioners, chief administrative officer, elected officials, and department heads. 9.Prepares and reviews ordinances, orders, resolutions and policy statements memorializing the administrative, quasi-judicial and legislative decision of the board of commissioners. Drafts, negotiates and reviews contracts and agreements of the county. Provides the necessary legal services for budget preparation and statutory and regulatory compliance requirements of the county. 10.Interprets state and federal law, administrative rules, federal regulations, county ordinances and policies, and proposed legislation relating to the operation of county government and municipal corporate concerns. Conducts necessary legal research for case preparation and answer to questions from county officials. 11.Responsible for the development and administration of budgets for the Office of County Counsel and the Law Library; monitors and approves department expenditures and implements budget adjustments. 12.Prosecutes violations of county laws and provides additional services as determined by the board of commissioners. 13.May participate as a member of the management bargaining team in collective bargaining sessions; may review and recommend action on proposed contract language; and assists departments in the administration of labor agreements 14.Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge and skills. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING 1.A Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law; AND 2.Active membership in the Oregon State Bar; AND https://agency.governmentjobs.com/marion/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=...8/3/2020