County Counsel
Tuolumne County is seeking a highly competent attorney with extensive local government experience to assume full responsibility for all programs, services, and activities of the County Counsel’s office.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate for County Counsel is a highly competent attorney with extensive local government law experience. As a collaborative and adaptable leader with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, you are expected to excel in fostering relationships with diverse stakeholders, while maintaining a customer-focused approach. This individual is a strategic thinker with the ability to analyze complex legal issues, anticipate trends, and implement effective solutions that align with organizational goals, legal and regulatory requirements. They are skilled in mentoring and advising county staff and stakeholders, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a commitment to professional development. With a balance of legal expertise and emotional intelligence, the ideal candidate communicates effectively, resolves conflicts with diplomacy, and builds trust across all levels of the organization. Their strong organizational skills, coupled with a proactive and innovative mindset, enable them to ensure compliance, promote sustainability, and lead the department toward operational excellence.
Typical candidates include county counsels, assistant county counsels, city attorneys and other public and private attorneys who have the necessary expertise and personal characteristics desired by the Board.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The office of the County Counsel provides quality, accurate, and reliable legal services to the Board of Supervisors, the County Administrative Officer, all County Departments, boards, agencies, and certain special districts in a manner which is cost-effective and promotes excellence in the delivery of government services to the public while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards. The County Counsel oversees an office with a current full-time staff of 4 employees. The scope of representation by the Office of County Counsel includes probate, child protection, health and social services, land use, environmental, public safety, employment, and general governmental law.
Equivalent to possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public or private employment related to county or related government law that included supervising attorneys and support staff, as well as, trial experience.
- Must possess active membership in the State Bar of California.
- Must possess a California driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.