Deputy County Counsel I-V (At-Will)

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies with the County Counsel for the County of Tulare. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: AUGUST 4. 2025
It is required that applicants submit a cover letter and current resume with their application. If these items are not attached the applicant will not move forward in the process.

Annual Salary Information by Level:
Level I: $85,385 -$104,062
Level II: $97,146 - $118,395
Level III: $113,876 -$138,785
Level IV:$129,312 -$157,596
Level V: $139,875 -$170,471

To review all information concerning Compensation & Benefits, Cost of Living, Educational Opportunities, and general information about living and working in Tulare County please review the Deputy County Counsel Brochure

Typical Duties

Minimum Qualifications

To review all required education, experience and job duties for each level of the Civil Attorney series please click on the job title below:

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL I: No experience required.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II : One to two years of full-time experience in the practice of civil law, preferably with one year of public civil law experience or one year of full-time experience with a public civil law agency.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL III: Three years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law; or two years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency.

DEPUTY COUNTY CONSEL IV : Four years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or five years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL V : Five years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or six years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 20

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP). .

Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual :

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Group Term Life Insurance : $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled. Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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