County Attorney

The County of Santa Cruz is seeking an attorney to represent general government departments and related County boards and commissions.

Representative clients could include departments handling health and human services, general services (purchasing and internal infrastructure), government finance, elections, land use, public infrastructure, information services, law enforcement, juvenile dependency, conservatorships, and other areas.

The main duties of this attorney will be to provide advice and counsel on legal issues, draft ordinances and resolutions related to the business of the clients, conduct legal research and writing, and review and approve contracts in assigned areas.

This attorney may also be required to conduct or assist with civil litigation and court hearings associated with their client departments.

• Attorney II - County Counsel: $9,549 / Month: One year of experience as an attorney practicing civil law for a public agency or two years of full-time experience practicing general civil law
• Attorney III - County Counsel: $11,714 / Month: Two years of experience as an attorney practicing civil law for a public agency or three years of full-time experience as an attorney practicing general civil law
• Attorney IV - County Counsel: $13,014 / Month: Three years of experience as an attorney practicing civil law for a public agency or four years of full-time experience as an attorney practicing general civil law

Qualifying experience must be gained after admission to a State Bar.

Membership in the California State Bar.