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 is seeking a seasoned Chief Assistant County Counsel to lead a broad litigation portfolio and guide legal strategy across a large public agency. The role involves overseeing attorneys, staff, and outside counsel to deliver practical solutions and high-value legal services.

The annual salary ranges from $237,125 to $333,476 DOE/DOQ, with an excellent benefits package. This leadership opportunity emphasizes advancing public service excellence and operational

Qualifications

• Seasoned public sector Chief Assistant County Counsel with strong litigation experience.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in a leadership role.
• Customer service mindset and results-oriented approach for building effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the County’s complex litigation portfolio, including litigation strategy and the management of outside counsel.
• Oversee legal services, attorneys, support staff, and department operations; deliver innovative, practical legal solutions across public agency matters.
• Support potential succession to County Counsel in the County Counsel’s absence.

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;

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SALARY & BENEFITS

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

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SAVE THE DATES

In-person interviews are scheduled to take place on November 5 and November 6. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.