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K LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE SHERIFF DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the Orange County Sheriff, the incumbent in this class is responsible for providing legal counsel as necessary in the management and operations of the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The incumbent is primarily responsible for legal advice to and legal representation of the Sheriff of Orange County and his staff. Under limited supervision, performs professional and supervisory work advising the Sheriff on criminal law and procedures to include investigative procedures, substantive law, criminal procedure, civil liability, detention matters, and sufficiency of evidence for court, including to but not limited to serving warrants and overseeing legal search and seizure. The incumbent performs administrative and legal duties and tasks specific to the position. The incumbent must exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in various phases of work. The incumbent may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position. The incumbent reports to the Sheriff. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: This is an example listing of typical work activities and the incumbent may be responsible for performing other law enforcement related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the Sheriff. Advises the Sheriff on legal aspects of major issues and policies of Orange County and preparing legal actions and administrative proceedings in the interests of the County and /or Sheriff's Office; Provides advice and counsel to criminal investigators on investigative procedures involving searches, interrogation law and evidentiary foundations and offering advice, evaluating pending criminal cases and drafting search warrants in complex or unusual cases and consulting in the field during developing situations; Prepares and reviews legal documents on behalf of the Sheriff, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures and recommends actions necessary to correct deviations or violations and advising the Sheriff of his or her authority under Federal, State and local law; Drafts and reviews legislation, legal opinions, memorandum, reports or other legal documents as necessary and advising the Sheriff appropriately on legal matters pertaining to operations, policies and other aspects of Sheriff business; Formulates and reviews policies of the Sheriff's Office to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and accreditation standards and assists Sheriff in policy implementation; reviews disciplinary files and internal investigations, and provides professional guidance on legal strategies, case assignments and appeals; Advises Sheriff and Sheriff employees on the legal consequences of their acts; Provides assistance in legal actions and proceedings brought by or against the Sheriff's Office in state and federal courts and coordinating legal representation with County Attorney and retained outside counsel on civil litigation involving the Sheriff's Office as necessary; Provides legal review for all contracts and legally binding agreements related to the Sheriff's Office; Participates in meetings and conferences, as directed by the Sheriff, as the representative of the Sheriff's Office; Keeps abreast of developments in the field of law enforcement;