Position Summary
RECRUITMENT BONUS
Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!*
*See Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance for details (p. 78-80). (Download PDF reader)
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Attorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule after six months of employment, which may include a 9/80 schedule and/or partial remote work option.
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2023/24/25**
Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Top Step of Applicable Salary Range
New Top Step effective 7/15/23 for Deputy County Counsel IV
(approximately 2.5% increase above the top step at time it is effective)
*Official Title is Deputy County Counsel.
Deputy County Counsel I
($77,355.20 – $102,377.60)
Deputy County Counsel II
($95,305 – $126,547)
Deputy County Counsel III
($112,424 – $149,489 annually)
Deputy County Counsel IV
($129,542 – $184,392 annually)
Duties and Responsibilities
The County Counsel’s Office is recruiting for a Litigation Attorney I/II/III/IV. Litigation Attorney I meet with and advise County Departments regarding litigation; draft pleadings, discovery, and motions; determine case strategy and represent the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings. Litigation Attorney I/II/III/IV meet with and advise County Departments regarding litigation; draft pleadings, discovery, and motions; determine case strategy and represent the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
Qualification and Prior Experience
Litigation Attorney I
License: Must possess active membership and be in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Litigation Attorney II/III/IV
License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
AND
Experience:
Litigation Attorney II: Twelve (12) months of civil litigation experience as an attorney.
Litigation Attorney III: Thirty (30) months of civil litigation experience as an attorney.
Litigation Attorney IV: Forty-eight (48) months of civil litigation experience as an attorney.
How to Apply
For more details, please review the announcement at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs. Application can be made on-line – apply ASAP – open until 2/17/23 at 5 PM. (909) 387-8304 – EEO/ADA
