Attorney III / IV – County Counsel

Apply on line: www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Closing Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

THE POSITION:

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an attorney to represent general government departments andrelated County boards and commissions. Representative clients could include departments handlinghealth and human services, general services (purchasing and internal infrastructure), government finance, elections, land use, public works, information services, law enforcement, juvenile dependency,conservatorships, and other areas. The main duties of this attorney will be to provide advice and counselon legal issues, draft ordinances and resolutions related to the business of the clients, conduct legalresearch and writing, and review and approve contracts in assigned areas. This attorney may also berequired to conduct or assist with civil litigation and court hearings associated with their client departments. Previous municipal or general government law experience is desired, but not rrequired.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:

Attorney III: Two years of experience* as an attorney practicing civil law for a public agency or three years of full-time experience* as an attorney practicing general civil law.

Attorney IV: Three years of experience* as an attorney practicing civil law for a public agency or four years of full-time experience as an attorney practicing general civil law.

*Qualifying experience must be gained after admission to a State Bar.

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com