Deputy County Counsel IV

The County of Monterey Office of the County Counsel serves as the in-house legal counsel for the County of Monterey, Board of Supervisors, and all County officers, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as liaison and support to the Civil Grand Jury. In addition to providing legal advice, the Office represents the County in civil and special litigation in state and federal courts, various administrative proceedings, and coordinates the services of outside legal counsel. The Office of the County Counsel consists of four divisions: General Government, Litigation, Land Use and Risk Management.

The Office of the County Counsel seeks a highly motivated senior professional with a desire to defend and advise theCounty in the most difficult and complex legal matters as a Deputy County Counsel IV. Under general direction, theDeputy County Counsel IV conducts litigation and performs complex legal work involved in the provision of legalcounsel for County officials, agents, departments, and special districts, and in the defense of the County; and performshighly responsible professional and administrative legal work and acts as a principal legal advisor to large Countydepartments and/or special districts in specialized areas of business.

All application materials must be received by the priority screening date of Sunday, February 8, 2026, for a guaranteedreview. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.

Thorough knowledge of:

• Principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedure and litigation,particularly as it relates to County      government, and other public agency law 
•   Principles, methods and materials of legal research
• The rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice
• Those areas of law directlya ffecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties and responsibilities

Skill and ability to:

• Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders and contracts
• Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and present such materials clearly and concisely,either in oral or in written legal form
• Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise appropriate plan of action based thereon; defend the County in litigation
• Establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board ofSupervisors
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships both within the County Counsel’s Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Pursuant to Section 6060 of the Business & Professions Code, current, valid membership in the California StateBar is required at the time of appointment
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings