Assistant County Counsel
The Assistant County Counsel is a key member of the County's legal leadership team, providing legal counsel and strategic guidance to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and other political subdivisions within the County. The Assistant County Counsel supports the administration of the Office, oversees attorneys and professional staff, represents the County in litigation and business matters, and assumes significant responsibility for legal operations and decision-making. The position plays an important role in advancing County priorities, managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and protecting the County's interests and resources.
For detailed information about this exceptional career opportunity please click here: Assistant County Counsel Brochure
The ideal candidate profile, including the attributes and qualifications that will be used to help identify the most highly qualified applicants, is described in the job brochure linked above.
The minimum qualifications for this position include:
Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in civil or governmental law of which at least one (1) year of experience was in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certificates and Licenses
Current active membership in the State Bar of California required.
Application materials will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 19th, 2026.
To apply for this exceptional opportunity:
- Complete the job application steps as prompted.
- Attach a resume and cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the position.
Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job posting. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
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