Civil Litigation Attorney

About the role

The County Counsel's Office is a department of the County of Placer. It consists of 25 employees, including 16 attorneys. The Office of Placer County Counsel is headed by the County Counsel, an attorney who is a direct appointment of the Board of Supervisors. The office structure is similar to a traditional law office, providing in-house transactional and civil litigation services to its client population.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be assigned to a team providing advisory and litigation services primarily in the area of civil practice, including research and appeals.

Requirements

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.

Qualifications

Preference may be given to Best Qualified candidates with experience in civil practice. Applicants are encouraged to identify in their application materials experience and/or strength in this area. Please include a writing sample and resume with application materials.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$62.62 - $97.36/hour; $10,854.13 - $16,875.73/month; $130,249.60 - $202,508.80/year

Schedule

Permanent/Full Time (40 hrs/week)

Contact Information

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Hannah Burton, Administrative Technician, at hburton@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667.