Assistant County Counsel - Public Law & Litigation

Monterey County Elections; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 318,000; Full time

Job summary

The Monterey County Office of the County Counsel seeks an Assistant County Counsel to support executive management, plan and direct the office’s work, and act as the County’s representative in meetings, boards, and litigation.

Ideal candidates will have California Bar admission, thorough civil, constitutional and administrative law knowledge, strong research and writing skills, and experience supervising other attorneys. Salary range is $233,153–$318,439 annually.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as Chief Deputy County Counsel or three years in a public agency in an appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to Chief Deputy County Counsel.
• Admission to the California State Bar is required by date of hire.
• Experience in civil litigation, land use, and public agency law is essential.
• Strong supervisory and staff-direction capabilities are needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and directing the Office of the County Counsel’s work.
• Represent the County in meetings, litigation, and administrative proceedings.
• Review documents, draft opinions, briefs, contracts, and ordinances.
• Provide legal advice to County officials on high-impact issues.

Skills

Civil law

Constitutional law

Administrative law

Legal research

Legal writing

Evidence & discovery

Appellate practice

Management & supervision

Public sector law

Education

Juris Doctor

California Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Job description

The Monterey County Office of the County Counsel seeks an Assistant County Counsel to support executive management, plan and direct the office’s work, and act as the County’s representative in meetings, boards, and litigation.

Ideal candidates will have California Bar admission, thorough civil, constitutional and administrative law knowledge, strong research and writing skills, and experience supervising other attorneys. Salary range is $233,153–$318,439 annually.