The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be honest, ethical, and confident, with a distinguished record of professional accomplishments that demonstrate her/his ability to effectively lead a large public sector law office of 60-70 attorneys. The successful candidate will have a track record of building positive relationships with elected officials, department heads, key stakeholders, partnering agencies, and counsel staff, as well as being an effective team builder, sensitive to all cultures and people. This challenging position requires a strong, visionary leader committed to quality improvement, customer service and performance management. The County Counsel will be a courageous executive able to negotiate difficult political waters, while remaining focused on organizational goals and is willing to make difficult decisions or recommendations based on what is right for the County and its residents, while remaining apolitical. Qualified candidates will possess a passion for public service, an appreciation for diversity, and keeps a focus on offering the best legal advice and support to the Board of Supervisors and the 40 County Departments to achieve the desired outcomes for the community.
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