DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I/II/III/IV

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I/II/III/IV

Salary

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Location

Fresno County, CA

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

26-0202

Department

County Counsel

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Position Description

Deputy County Counsel Annual Salaries:

• Deputy County Counsel I: $81,354 - $103,792

• Deputy County Counsel II: $94,042 - $120,016

• Deputy County Counsel III: $112,840 - $144,014

• Deputy County Counsel IV: $130,806 - $166,946

The County Counsels Office serves as the civil attorney for the County of Fresno, including the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, boards and commissions. In addition, the Office provides legal services to various other public entities and special districts. Assignments increase in complexity as the employee gains experience and knowledge and advances in the office. Assignments may include transactional, advisory and litigation matters.

County Counsel is recruiting attorneys in the following areas:

• A child welfare attorney to represent the County Department of Social Services in juvenile dependency matters, assuring that at risk children receive the protection and assistance they need. (Immediate opening available.)
• A general law attorney to handle contract review and legal advice mainly for the Public Works and Planning Department, including subjects such as public contracting, construction, design, and the Williamson Act. The assignment may include minor litigation as well as advising boards or commissions and drafting ordinances. Knowledge of any of the following areas would be helpful: claims presentation; real estate; land use; transportation; solid waste; public financing; property tax assessment; litigation; the Brown Act; and the Public Records Act.
• A litigation attorney to represent the County of Fresno in general litigation, including tort, 1983, writ and eminent domain actions. The successful candidates should have strong oral advocacy and legal research and writing skills.

Any attorney with experience in these areas or with the desire and drive to learn a new practice is encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will also have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, including legal writing and oral advocacy, a commitment to public sector employment, an interest in learning new areas of law and research, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The County of Fresno offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The candidate selected will be placed at the appropriate level, depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary ranges for the Deputy I through Deputy IV classification levels are set forth above.

Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Samples of Duties

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• Deputy County Counsel I
• Deputy County Counsel II
• Deputy County Counsel III
• Deputy County Counsel IV

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Deputy County Counsel I
• Deputy County Counsel II
• Deputy County Counsel III
• Deputy County Counsel IV

Minimum Qualifications

Deputy County Counsel I:

License: Membership in the State Bar of California.

Deputy County Counsel II:

License: Membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience: One (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel.

Deputy County Counsel III:

License: Membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel.

Deputy County Counsel IV:

License: Membership in the State Bar of California.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney or full-time law clerk experience. The latter must be experience which is acceptable to the County Counsel.

Note: All levels also require possession of a valid Class "C" drivers license, or equivalent.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are required to submit the items listed below to:

Fresno County Counsels Office

ATTN: Alma Navarro

2220 Tulare St. Suite 500

Fresno, CA 93721

or via email to CountyCounselMailbox@fresnocountyca.gov

• Cover Letter (In your cover letter, please identify the relevant training and experience that makes you uniquely qualified for the position and why you are interested in a career with our office.)
• Professional Resume
• Writing Sample
• Professional References
• Verification of California State Bar licensure (a printout from the "Attorney Search" section of the California State Bar website is acceptable)

Apply immediately; application materials will be reviewed until positions are filled.

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. For additional information, please contact the County Counsels Office at (559) 600-3479.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group I - Light Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require only light physical effort and may include lifting of small, light objects and some bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Considerable walking or standing may be involved.

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Tiffany Lee

REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Health Insurance
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Annual Leave Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional benefits include:

• Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
• Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
• Noble Credit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.

EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS:

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

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Employer County of Fresno

Address 2220 Tulare St., 14th Floor

Fresno, California, 93721

Phone (559) 600-1830

Website https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Home