The Office of the County Counsel is the legal advisor to the County of San Joaquin, providing service that is intelligent, trustworthy, and dedicated to public service. The Chief Deputy County Counsel supports the County Counsel by providing difficult and complex legal services to the Board of Supervisors, County departments and special districts and represents them in County-related matters. The Chief Deputy County Counsel is responsible for overseeing and directing the work of others on matters of litigation; should have litigation experience; should be prepared to handle litigation personally when the need arises.
The Ideal Candidate: The Chief Deputy County Counsel will play a critical leadership role in the Office of the County Counsel and must demonstrate the ability to be a collaborative and innovative problem solver. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of civil and procedural law with excellent legal research and writing skills, the ability to articulate the critical issues in a case, as well as a strong courtroom presence.
Required: Membership in the California State Bar.
Experience: Four years (five years preferred) in the practice of civil law, preferably with two years experience in a state, county or city legal office. At least one year of experience supervising attorneys is desirable. Litigation experience is also desirable.
Application and Selection
To apply, submit a completed application and supplemental questionnaire via our webpage https://jobapscloud.com/sjq/ on or before the final filing date. All applications will be reviewed by a screening panel. The screening panel will select those most qualified to participate in a final selection process with the County Administrator. Offers of employment will be conditional upon passing a pre-employment drug screen, background, and Live Scan fingerprint.