Chief Deputy County Counsel

THE CURRENT VACANCY IS LOCATED IN THE COUNTY COUNSEL’S OFFICE

SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: MARCH 12, 2026

$12,982-$16,569 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $74.90-$95.59 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

• Sign on Bonus:
  Bonuses are paid in three equal installments: the first will be paid with first payroll check or soon as reasonably practicable, the second after the first six‑month evaluation period, the final after completion of the initial one‑year evaluation period. (The employee may choose to defer receipt of the $30,000 to the end of the fully served retention period without any repayment obligation).
  
  Please see Chapter 15 of the Shasta County Personnel Rules for complete sign on bonus information.
• Holidays: 12 days per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Vacation: 10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4‑9 years; 17 days 10‑15 years; 20 days 16 years and thereafter.
• Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro‑ratio payoff at termination after at least 5 years.
• Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year.
• Retirement:
  CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
• Insurance:
  Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long‑term disability plan.
• Other:
  Deferred Compensation plan and IRC Section 125 plan.

This position is an Unrepresented Management position. Please refer to the Shasta County Personnel Rules Chapter 15 and the Unrepresented Management Cost of Living Increases for potential future salary increases:
Shasta County Labor Agreements.

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small‑town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

The County Counsel provides most of the civil legal services required by the County. The County Counsel represents the County and its officers and employees in civil actions. The office drafts or reviews for legal sufficiency all proposed legislation, contracts, leases, deeds, ordinances, and resolutions. Statutory interpretation and the issuance of legal opinions in response to requests from County officials comprise another major area of responsibility.

The County Counsel also identifies and explains legal trends to assist in program planning.

Under minimum direction, to provide a variety of professional legal services to the County through the County Counsel’s Office; and do related work as required.

There is substantial similarity in the scope and level of work assignments handled by the Chief Deputy County Counsel, the Assistant County Counsel and a Deputy County Counsel I or a Senior Deputy County Counsel. However, the incumbent has, in addition, regular responsibility for acting for or representing the Assistant County Counsel and County Counsel in that person's absence, for participating in the direction of professional and clerical staff, and for assisting with assigned administrative tasks.

Handles complex legal cases in the County Counsel's Office; in addition, this level recognizes long‑term experience with an understanding of County legal problems and challenges; it is only available to attorneys who have been employed as a counsel for a California county or city for five years or have equivalent experience in civil and/or public agency representation and/or other governmental practice.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confers with and advises officers and employees of County departments and special districts on complex legal matters affecting their powers and functions; attends meetings of boards and commissions to give legal counsel and advice; drafts ordinances, resolutions and other legislative measures; drafts and approves as to legal…