Job Details

Overview

Join our team of attorneys and staff committed to improving communities & quality of life in Sonoma County. Advance your legal career in public service as a Deputy County Counsel II - Litigation. Starting salary up to $85.87/hour ($179,220/annually) and a competitive total compensation package.

Responsibilities

• Represent the County in civil & public law litigation, including defense, pre-trial, trial, writ, appellate work.
• Advise county departments: Human Resources/Risk, Sheriff's Office, Probation, DA, Public Defender.
• Prepare & present civil cases before administrative bodies, state & federal courts.
• Manage discovery, trial, writ, appellate work and Public Records Act compliance.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in California with current active State Bar membership.
• Minimum one year of legal experience practicing civil or governmental law.
• Strong research, writing, oral communication skills.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in civil litigation, employment & labor law, writs, probate law, land use, environmental law, administrative law, legislative drafting, contracts, housing law, real property law, Brown Act, FOIA, water law, cannabis regulation, taxes, constitutional law.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and eliminating bias.
• High standards, drive to set & achieve goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and advancement opportunities including promotion to Deputy County Counsel III.
• Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, 12 paid holidays, 8 floating holiday hours.
• Health benefits: County paid health premium contributions (100%).
• Retirement: fully integrated pension with Social Security.
• Staff development & wellness: education allowances, training opportunities.
• Hybrid telework options available.
• Additional benefits: dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development.
• Student loan debt relief option through Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. The County is committed to having a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve.