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City of Portland Office of the Auditor is seeking applicants for a Deputy General Counsel – Limited Duration Salary: $62.39 - $88.02/ hour (Adjusted for estimated COLA, effective July 1) Opening Date:  April 22, 2024 Closing Date:    May 19, 2024 THE POSITION: The City Auditor’s Office is seeking a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal services to the Auditor’s Office. The Deputy General Counsel should be a well-rounded generalist or have significant experience in one or more subject matter areas on which the Auditor’s Office regularly requires legal advice. It is not necessary for candidates to have expertise in all areas where the Deputy General Counsel may be asked to provide legal advice; instead, a successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to effectively research and quickly learn new areas of the law. This is a part-time limited duration position for the primary purpose of assisting the Auditor’s Office’s General Counsel as the City prepares for the transition to a new form of government and an historic 2024 election cycle . The duration will be at least one year, with possibility for extending the term to two years; the hours will be 20-26 hours per week. As the sixth elected official in the City of Portland, the City Auditor is independent of the Mayor, City Council, and  City offices and is accountable only to the public. The Auditor’s Office ensures open and accountable government by providing impartial reviews and investigations, access to public information, and services to City government and the public. It employs over 50 people across six divisions. The Auditor’s Office does this primarily through the following functions: Audit Services:  conducts performance audits of City bureaus, agencies, and programs, and oversees the financial audit of the City. This division also houses the City’s fraud hotline. Ombudsman: responds to members of the public to resolve complaints about City services and practices and initiates investigations into systemic problems in the City government. Elections:  implements the Auditor’s Charter responsibility to supervise City elections, and oversees enforcement of the City’s campaign finance and lobbying regulations. Council Clerk: administers City Council business, serves as the central repository for City contracts and Portland Policy Documents, and maintains City Charter and Code. Archives & Records Management:  operates the City of Portland Archives and Records Center, making City administrative and historical records accessible for research and inspection in accordance with public records laws. Operations Management: serves as the City Auditor’s executive office, providing leadership, accountability, and support for all activities of the City Auditor’s Office, including human resources, contracts, and procurements. Hearings: conducts impartial administrative hearings and renders decisions in Land Use Hearings, Code Hearings, Appeals of City Decisions, Towing Hearings, and other administrative matters. The Deputy General Counsel reports directly to the Auditor’s Office’s General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel will conduct legal and policy research; prepare a broad array of written documents; and advise on policy development and compliance. Responsibilities of the Deputy General Counsel include: Advising on subject matters such as: elections, campaign finance, lobbying/ethics, employment and labor, open meetings and public records laws, contracts and procurement, litigation, constitutional law issues, and general municipal law. Assisting the General Counsel with projects related to the transition to a new form of government. Assisting in developing legislative concepts and draft language. Drafting code and administrative rules. Advising on responses to public records. Reviewing contracts and preparing contract templates. Assisting in policy development. Successful candidates will have: A demonstrated ability to quickly learn new areas of the law and an intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new areas. An interest in holding government accountable to the public. Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and municipal statutes, regulations, and ordinances, and the ability to analyze, interpret, explain, and apply them. Knowledge of contracts, torts, constitutional law, civil rights, litigation, employment law, civil procedure, elections law, ethics law, campaign finance law, and/or statutes relating to municipalities. Ability to draft statutes, City Code, administrative regulations, contracts, and other legal documents. Ability to research complex legal questions using digital tools, libraries, professional resources, Oregon Revised Statutes, City Code and Charter, and other legal publications. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively in public settings. The Auditor’s Office values a diverse workforce and a culture of equity and inclusion in delivering public services and everyday interactions in the workplace. The Office encourages candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities to apply.

Join the Mendocino County District Attorney’s Office and work in Mendocino County – home to redwoods, vineyards and picturesque coastline. Deputy District Attorney III Locations in Ukiah and Fort Bragg, CA Full Time Positions $108,097.60 - $131,414.40 Annually Deputy District Attorney III performs a variety of professional legal work involving the preparation, filing and prosecution of criminal misdemeanor and felony cases as assigned and provides assistance to department staff. Education: JD; requires active Bar card and two (2) years’ experience as a practicing attorney at a level equivalent to that of the Deputy District Attorney II. For more information and to apply for this or other levels of Deputy District Attorney: https://apptrkr.com/5171738 EOE

Assistant/Associate General Counsel Requisition Number: E00033P: Position Category: Executive Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT Hours Per Week: Months Per Year: 12 Alternate Work Schedule: Occasional remote work possible with supervisor approval. However, due to the unique nature of providing advice and collaborating with University officials on complex and, at times, matters of emergency, regular in office presence is vital as an essential function of the position. Pay Grade: Salary: Hourly Pay Rate: FLSA: Exempt Job Summary/Basic Function: The Assistant/Associate General Counsel is a full-time, staff position in the office of the University Legal Counsel of Weber State University. Under the direction of the General Counsel, this position will provide a variety of legal services to the Board of Trustees, President, Vice Presidents, Provost, and other administrative officers of the University typical of a large public institution, including, but not limited to research, analysis, and advice on laws, policies, regulations, rules, and best legal practices pertaining to employment, student matters, real estate transactions, tax matters, corporate matters, civil rights, Title IX, and other laws and regulations related to higher education, and other duties as assigned. Subject-matter responsibilities may depend on the qualifications, competencies, and experience of the candidate. This job will be filled as an Assistant or Associate General Counsel, based on the successful candidate's competencies, education, and experience. Required Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • Earned J.D. or L.L.B./L.L.M. degree from an accredited law school; • Must be a member of the Utah State Bar or be eligible for admission to the Utah State Bar within six months of hire; • Must be a member in good standing of any bar association in the location where the attorney practices; • One year (Assistant) or three years (Associate) legal experience as a practicing attorney in the United States, preferably in higher education law or government law. Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: • Expertise in legal matters applicable to higher education; • Experience in transactional and/or corporate matters; • Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions; • Demonstrated experience applying, interpreting, and implementing technical and legal concepts to a wide variety of situations; • Ability to represent the University in administrative proceedings; • Ability to draft policies, procedures, and other administrative documents; • Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to address difficult and complex issues; • Intercultural competence, awareness, and communication; demonstrated commitment to inclusion; • Handle multiple unrelated matters concurrently, timely, and accurately. • Particular to Associate Counsel: Demonstrated understanding of unique and often complex decision-making dynamics associated with working in University system and highly functioning in-house counsel office. Successful candidates will have: • Excellent communication skills, with strong customer service orientation; • Demonstrated experience providing sound legal advice to constituents on a variety of legal matters; • Demonstrated experience in working with broad and diverse constituencies at all levels of management, including experience facilitating group work; • High ethical standards. Background Check? Yes Benefits Summary: WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Job Open Date: 03/20/2024 Review Date: 04/10/2024 Job Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Notes to Applicant: If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The annual salary for this position starts at $95,000 and may go up from there depending on candidate qualifications. The position comes with a generous https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/HumanResources/Benefits%20Overview/Executive%20Benefits%202023-24.pdf?_gl=1*1ws22jm*_ga*NTk3NTk4ODMuMTYyNTI0NjM0Ng..*_ga_NBZY81HSZM*MTcxMDg2MzkyNS4xMTcuMS4xNzEwODY2MTMwLjAuMC4w. To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin April 10, 2024. Position will remain open until filled. Criminal background check required as a condition of employment. Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work). To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5121437 jeid-af555312b3abb842ab7eae72c39addf2

Duties This position serves as Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (Associate Director) in the office of Division of Enforcement (DOE), Whistleblower Protection Office supporting the Director in the WBO’s day-to-day activities; developing long-range as well as short-range plans; and concentrating on the day-to-day administration of the WBO’s core functions.  As the Associate Director, the following duties will include: Oversee the day-to-day tasks supporting the Whistleblower Program and supervise the staff of the Whistleblower Office, in consultation with the Director of the Whistleblower Office; Advise the Director of the WBO and Director of the Division of Enforcement on implementing, overseeing, coordinating, and evaluating the operation of the Commission's Whistleblower Program;  Support the management efforts of the WBO, and provide guidance to the Director of the WBO in connection with policies, procedures, and objectives; Advise on policy matters relating to the Whistleblower Program and provide technical assistance in the continued development and implementation of major CFTC initiatives pertaining to whistleblowers; Analyze legal memoranda and reports prepared by the WBO staff and others; summarize factual and legal issues involved, brief the Director of the WBO and the Director of the DOE and provide recommendations; Review WBO staff work to ensure policy conformance and legal analysis and conclusions; Oversee special projects as assigned by the Director of the WBO; and Oversee intake and processing of whistleblower complaints award applications.  ***The Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Associate Director) must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development and modeling inclusive behaviors.  The Supervisory Attorney Advisor also supports CFTC leadership in promoting a culture of inclusivity and belonging that embraces the contributions of all team members***