Assistant County Counsel

The Position

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs daily operations within the County Counsel’s Office; serves as a member of both the County's and the department’s management team.

As the assistant department director of the County Counsel’s Office, this position combines management duties, supervisory duties, and legal practice including litigation of highly complex and/or controversial administrative and civil matters which may have a substantial impact on the organization.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished attorney who demonstrates the ability to represent clients with professionalism, creativity, and collaboration. This individual will bring a broad range of legal experience and the ability to provide thoughtful, practical advice to elected boards, commissions, and County departments.

Key qualities include:

• Breadth of
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven background across diverse areas of law, including advising governing bodies in complex legal and policy matters.
• Client-Focused Approach: Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent client service, and a positive, solutions‑oriented attitude.
• Public Sector Insight: A clear understanding of the unique role of the County Counsel’s Office in providing legal guidance on matters of law, policy, and administration.
• Exceptional
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective communicator with strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and problem‑solving capacity.
• Integrity: Demonstrated adherence to the highest ethical standards and professional conduct.

Progressively responsible experience in civil litigation with some supervisory experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities.

Incumbents are to maintain active membership in good standing with the California State Bar Association.

Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review: 10/27/25 – 5:00 pm.

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 on 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.

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.

Applications must be submitted through the Neo Gov 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.