Chief Assistant County Counsel

California State Association of Counties®; California (MO); On-site; USD 237,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside, California, seeks a seasoned Chief Assistant County Counsel with extensive public sector litigation experience to lead the County Counsel’s Office.

The role directs the complex litigation portfolio, oversees attorneys and staff, manages outside counsel, and shapes legal strategy and operational direction. This is a high‑visibility leadership position with potential to step in as County Counsel in the absence of the County Counsel.

Qualifications

• Seasoned public sector Chief Assistant County Counsel with strong litigation experience.
• Lead complex litigation portfolio and manage outside counsel.
• Oversee legal services, attorneys, support staff, and department operations.
• Advance leadership depth and operation continuity within the Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the County Counsel’s Office in litigation strategy and portfolio management.
• Oversee attorneys, support staff and operations to ensure effective legal services.

Job description

Chief Assistant County Counsel

County of Riverside, California

Riverside, California

Annual Salary: $237,125 – $333,476 DOE/DOQ

The County of Riverside, California, is seeking a seasoned public sector Chief Assistant County Counsel with strong litigation experience. The County of Riverside is the 4th largest county in California, and County Counsel serves over 40 departments with approximately 25,000 employees and more than 2.5 million residents. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an accomplished legal professional interested in taking on a highly visible role within the County Counsel’s Office. The Chief Assistant County Counsel will help guide the legal, operational, and strategic direction and lead the County’s complex litigation portfolio, including litigation strategy and the management of outside counsel. They will also oversee legal services, attorneys, support staff, and department operations; deliver innovative, practical legal solutions across a broad range of complex public agency matters; and may serve as County Counsel in the County Counsel’s absence. The role will also be instrumental in strengthening leadership depth andoperation continuity within the Office. For the right individual, the position offers the opportunity to be well positioned for future leadership opportunities. The ideal candidate brings excellent verbal and written skills, delivers with a customer service mindset, and a results-oriented approach to building effective relationships with others. Advance legal excellence at the highest level of public service;

Salary & Benefits

This position will receive an annual salary of $237,125 – $333,476 DOE/DOQ, PLUS an excellentbenefits package.

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