DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I/II/III/IV

Deputy County Counsel Annual SalariesDeputy County Counsel I: $78,260 - $99,892 Annually
Deputy County Counsel II: $91,338 - $116,584 Annually
Deputy County Counsel III: $109,590 - $139,854 Annually
Deputy County Counsel IV: $128,258 - $163,722 Annually  The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorney for the County of Fresno, including the Board of Supervisors and all County offices, departments, boards and commissions. In addition, the Office provides legal services to various other public entities and special districts. Assignments increase in complexity as the employee gains experience and knowledge and advances in the office. Assignments may include transactional, advisory and litigation matters.

County Counsel is recruiting attorneys in the following areas: 

    

1) General law attorney to provide legal advice primarily to the Public Works and Planning Department, including advising on issues related to land use, zoning, CEQA, and public contracting. Knowledge in any of the following areas would be helpful: claims presentation; real estate; transportation; solid waste; public financing; property tax assessment; litigation; the Brown Act; and the Public Records Act. 

 

2) Child welfare attorney to represent the County Department of Social Services in juvenile dependency matters, assuring that at-risk children receive the protection and assistance they need.    

Any attorney with experience in these areas or with the desire and drive to learn a new practice is encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will also have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, including legal writing and oral advocacy, a commitment to public sector employment, an interest in learning new areas of law and research, and a demonstrated ability to be a team player in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The County of Fresno offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The candidate selected will be placed at the appropriate level, depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority.  The salary ranges for the Deputy I through Deputy IV classification levels are set forth above.

Comprehensive Benefits Package