Date Posted:

January 6, 2025

Salary:

$79,710 – $159,140

Description:

THE COUNTY OF TULARE, CALIFORNIA is seeking two Deputy County Counsel (Classification: Civil Attorney, Levels I-V) for their Resource Team, providing transactional legal services and expertise to support operations across County departments and agencies. The Resource Team provides high-quality, general legal services to Tulare County, its internal departments, and external partner agencies. Both Deputy County Counsel will collaborate closely with the County’s Land Use Planning/Development and Public Works Agencies, assisting with contracts, and play a key role in defending the County against litigation related to land use and environmental law issues. They will frequently interact with client departments, the Board of Supervisors, and the County Administrative Officer, and review agenda items submitted by clients.

Qualifications:

All Levels: Active membership in the State Bar of California is required. Experience Level I: Some experience demonstrating familiarity with the practice of public law is desirable. Level II: One (1) to two (2) years of full-time experience in the practice of civil law, preferably with one (1) year of public civil law experience or one (1) year of full-time experience with a public civil law agency. Level III: Three (3) years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law; or two (2) years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency. Level IV: Four (4) years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or five (5) years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required. Supervisory experience highly desirable. Level V: Five (5) years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or six (6) years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required. Supervisory experience highly desirable.

How to Apply:

This role will remain open until filled. Qualified candidates are encouraged to APPLY ASAP at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

Filing Deadline:

3/3/2025