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Deputy County Counsel

El Dorado County
Post Date
April 13, 2026
Closing Date
April 26, 2026
Salary
$154,585.00 - $187,886.00 Annually
Description
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess substantial knowledge and litigation experience in Public Guardian LPS and probate conservatorship matters, Adult Protective Services, Writs of Habeas Corpus and Riese hearings, and CARE Court proceedings. Previous experience in health and welfare law and the range of practice areas relevant to a medium sized County is also desirable. 
 
 
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The County of El Dorado’s Office of the County Counsel is seeking an attorney with at least 5 years of legal experience to join our collegial office of twelve attorneys and five administrative staff who are all committed to providing the highest quality public service while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The successful candidate will have an excellent academic background, exceptional research and writing skills, and superb communication skills.  The attorney chosen will be adept at creative, strategic problem solving and will have the desire to assume responsibility and work cooperatively on a wide variety of complex, fast moving projects.
 
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:
  • Provide a variety of professional legal services, including advising and representing County departments, commissions, special districts, and jurisdictions.
  • Perform a wide range of legal work in such areas as civil litigation, public agency law, juvenile, child welfare, public guardian, special districts, and mental health.        
  • Advise County departmental management concerning their respective duties, powers, functions, and obligations.     
  • Research legal problems and prepare opinions, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, leases, permits, and other legal documents.
 
Click here to view a full description of job duties and responsibilities and to view the complete job posting.
 
 
 
Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from an accredited law school;
 
AND 
 
Five (5) years of journey-level professional legal experience, preferably in a local government agency such as a county or city government setting. 
 
Licenses and Certifications: 

  • Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
  • Possession of an active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Deputy County Counsel, as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.