Assistant Legal CounselCity of Indianapolis • Salem, OR, US

Assistant Legal Counsel

City of Indianapolis • Salem, OR, US

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Marion County's Office of Legal Counsel values a strong culture that encourages excellence, service, teamwork, initiative, and creativity. County legal work and litigation covers a wide variety of legal topics, including public safety, torts, employment, civil rights, property taxes, land use, quality of life, and pushing back on state / federal regulatory overreach.

Marion County serves over 350,000 residents and includes 20 incorporated cities, 37 unincorporated communities, and nearly 1,200 square miles as Oregon's leading agricultural producer. Marion County has 17 departments, over 1,600 employees, and a fiscal year 2025-26 total budget around $743 million. Legal Counsel attorneys serve as the exclusive civil lawyers and counselors for Marion County in a wide range of areas—including board of commissioners, sheriff, district attorney, clerk, assessor, treasurer, justice court, health & human services, public works, contracts, litigation, land use, parks, economic development, housing authority, utilities, waste services, community services, human resources, finance, etc.

The Office of Legal Counsel supports Marion County's work to further its strategic plan goals :

Public Safety : Pursue a safe and secure community by protecting people, property, and the economy of Marion County.
Transportation, Infrastructure, and Emergency Management : Provide leadership that addresses the continual growth and increasing diversity of Marion County's population and focuses resources on best meeting the needs of residents and supporting business.
Health & Community Services : Promote the overall health of people in Marion County by improving the delivery of quality health services and supporting community-based prevention efforts.
Economic and Community Development : Support employers, businesses, and property owners that promotes economic development and high standards of livability in Marion County.
Civil and Government Services : Provide efficient, effective, and responsive government through stewardship and accountability.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Act as legal counsel to Marion County departments, and provides support in the area of litigation and counsel to county departments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work under the close supervision of the Marion County Counsel, who determines goals, assigns work, and reviews work for effectiveness and conformance to policy through reports, observation, and conferences.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Supervision of other employees is not a responsibility of positions in this classification.

Assistant Legal Counsel Acts As Legal Counsel To Marion County Departments And Undertakes Civil Litigation And Counsel To County Departments. One Hundred Percent Of This Position's Time Is Devoted To Being a Lawyer And Legal Counselor. The Job Functions May Include The Following

Prepare and conduct trial court litigation, e.g., tort claims, lien foreclosure, defending county actions, challenging state / federal actions. Represent Marion County before various administrative tribunals, in mediations, and arbitrations.

Provide legal advice to department managers, the Board of Commissioners, and county employees. This includes telephone conferences, electronic mail, office visits, meetings, on-site visits, written opinions, seminars and training sessions.

Undertake research and draft legal documents such as memoranda, legal opinions, complaints, answers, options, interrogatories, orders, pretrial orders, settlement releases, jury instructions, contracts, deeds, Board of Commissioners orders and resolutions, and others.

Prepare and present ordinance enforcement cases, respond to and / or object to public records requests and subpoenas.

Court appearances, witness preparation, legal research, viewing the scene of the incident, and dealing with opposing counsel and parties by telephone, electronic mail, letter and conference.

Provide legal advice and representation to the Board of Commissioners, elected officials, department heads, supervisors and employees of county government on all issues relating to county operations.

Provide advice to County departments; respond to inquiries of other government bodies and private citizens regarding County regulations, complaints and cooperative efforts.

Cross train in various areas of law to provide legal advice and representation to entities served by this office as necessary.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Graduation from an accredited school of law; AND

Must be a member in good standing of the Oregon State Bar prior to the time of appointment OR possess the character and qualifications to be eligible for admission to the Oregon State Bar through reciprocity / comity or out-of-state bar examination score.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history. Marion County will obtain a copy of the driving record for all qualified applicants from Driver and Motor Vehicle Services and review the driving record according to the Marion County policy and procedure for Driving on County Business. The policy can be found at : http : / / apps.co.marion.or.us / APAP / .

The finalist for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.

This is a full-time position, which is not eligible for overtime.

This assignment is not represented by a union.

Typical work schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Good knowledge of legal terminology; State and Federal civil practice and procedures; local government and administrative practices; courtroom procedures. Ability to analyze facts, evidence and precedents to arrive at logical conclusions; set forth facts, legal argument, and opinions in concise written form; effectively communicate in both oral and written form; appear effectively before a trial court or administrative body; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, courts, co-workers, and other agencies. Skill in drafting legal documents; operating a computer to input, retrieve, and access information.

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