| Location | Fairfield, CA |
| Salary | $101,441.60–$220,729.60 Per Year |
Deputy County Counsel I-IV DOQ
Salary
$101,441.60 - $220,729.60 Annually
Location
675 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
26-313150-02
Department
County Counsel Dept
Opening Date
08/12/2026
Contact
Rebecca Iacobucci (707) 784-2357
The County Counsels Office provides both discretionary and mandated legal services to more than 150 separate areas of County responsibility, including all its elected and appointed officials, officers, departments, boards, commissions, and committees. It also serves several special districts and agencies within the County, including the Rural North Vacaville Water District, the Solano Transportation Authority, Solano County Transit (SolTrans), the Fairfield Suisun Sewer District, the Collinsville Levee and Maintenance District, and cemetery, fire, resource conservation, and reclamation districts. The office's duties encompass all areas of County government covering a diverse range of sectors, including labor and employment, real estate development, purchasing and contracting, public works projects, criminal justice, planning and environmental matters, water law and groundwater regulation, public finance, tax assessment and collection, child and older adult protection, public health and safety, civil litigation, and other matters of significant importance to the citizens of Solano County.
The Position
Solano County Counsel's Office is seeking a qualified attorney to join its collaborative legal team as Deputy County Counsel I-IV. The ideal candidate will have experience in public law and will be expected to advise and represent the County, its departments, boards, and commissions on a wide range of legal matters. Attorneys in this position provide legal counsel on issues involving public agency operations, including governance, regulatory compliance, contracting, risk management, and policy implementation. Duties may include preparing legal opinions and memoranda; drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, policies, contracts, and other legal instruments; advising County departments and elected officials; and serving as counsel to boards, commissions, and administrative hearing bodies. Deputy County Counsel attorneys may also represent the County in litigation and administrative proceedings and assist in developing legal strategies that support County programs and initiatives.
Attorneys work closely with County leadership and departments to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical ability, sound professional judgment, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Successful applicants must communicate complex legal issues clearly, think strategically and creatively, and build collaborative working relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EXPERIENCE:
Deputy County Counsel I ($8,452.90 to $10,274.55 month): No experience required; however, applicants must demonstrate possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.
Deputy County Counsel II ($11,439.11 to $13,904.31/month): A minimum of six months of experience as a Deputy County Counsel I or its equivalent. One year of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the 6months of County Counsel experience.
Deputy County Counsel III ($13,154.64 to $15,989.54/month): A minimum of one year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel II or its equivalent. Four years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for two years of County Counsel experience.
Deputy County Counsel IV ($15,133.00 to $18,394.26/month): A minimum of one year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel III or its equivalent which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Five years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the three years of County Counsel experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required.*
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California drivers license may be required.
To view the job descriptions which include the requisite knowledge and abilities, please visit:
Deputy County Counsel I: Deputy County Counsel I
Deputy County Counsel II: Deputy County Counsel II
Deputy County Counsel III: Deputy County Counsel III
Deputy County Counsel IV: Deputy County Counsel IV
Selection Process
08/31/2026 - 5:00pm Deadline to submit application and required documents for 1st application review.
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
Document Submittal
Please include your active California Bar # on your application.
How to Submit Your Documents
In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Deputy County Counsel I-IV DOQ) and the recruitment number (26-313150-02) in your email or fax.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave
To learn more, view our benefits summary.
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Copy OF [This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants qualifications for this position and assess an applicants ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank. Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.]
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What specific knowledge, skills, and abilities do you possess that you feel make you uniquely qualified for the Deputy County Counsel position? Please include in your response any relevant professional experience and/or training that has prepared you for a career in the Office of the County Counsel.
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Positions in this classification may be required to drive depending on assignment. If assigned to a position that requires driving, do you possess a valid Drivers License?
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If you have a valid Drivers License, please provide the State and Drivers License number. If you do not have a valid Drivers License, please write "n/a."
Required Question
Employer Solano County
Address 675 Texas Street
Suite 1800
Fairfield, California, 94533
Phone (707) 784-6170
Website https://www.solanocounty.gov/