Salary: $136,947.20 - $166,441.60 Annually
Location : Mariposa, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 16-01364
Department: County Counsel
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
Closing Date: 12/8/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionMariposa County is recruiting for an Assistant County Counsel . Mariposa will be hiring either a Deputy County Counsel I/II, Senior County Counsel, or Assistant County Counsel.
Please use the following links to apply for one of the other listed positions:
For the Deputy County Counsel recruitment:
For the Senior Deputy County Counsel recruitment Only online applications accepted.DEFINITIONTo provide legal service to the Board of Supervisors and all departments; to handle difficult and complex cases and assignments in the County Counsel's office; and to act for the County Counsel in his or her absence.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives administrative direction from the County Counsel and works toward definite objectives that require use of a wide range of procedures. Plans, and/or determines specific procedures or equipment required to meet assigned objectives, and solves non-routine problems. Refers only unusual matters to the County Counsel.
This position does not supervise county staff but does provide advice and guidance to other departments.
Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvides general and case specific advice in juvenile dependency matters; reviews and revises petitions, reports and orders after hearing; makes court appearances.
Reviews contracts, ordinances, resolutions and other legal documents for legal sufficiency; prepares same for the County Counsel as requested.
Researches and prepares legal opinions.
Oversees and participates in litigation pertaining to Public Guardian/Public Conservator cases; reviews and revises petitions, reports and orders; and makes court appearances.
Performs general administrative work, including conducting and attending meetings and preparing correspondence.
Appears before courts and at administrative proceedings to represent the County's interests.
Reviews and interprets current legislation and litigation relevant to County services and/or administration.
Represents the County in court in potentially dangerous dog cases; performs associated work with each case; reviews and analyzes Sheriff's reports and documents as well as court documents; makes court appearances.
May advise and/or represent the County Board of Supervisors, County officers, County departments, their employees, boards, commissions, and dependent special districts.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience:Five years of increasingly responsible full-time equivalent experience in the practice of law. One year in a supervisory capacity is desirable.
Education:Graduation from an accredited school of law.
A copy of your transcript must be attached to your application. Additional Requirements:Current membership in the State Bar of California.
Proof of membership must be attached to your application.Cover letter and resume required for qualification. In your cover letter, please address the following: Describe your training and experience in appearing in court proceedings and trials.
Describe your experience and training in researching legal issues utilizing state or federal resource materials.
Describe your experience and training in the preparation of legal opinions, pleadings and memoranda.
Describe your experience and training in civil law.
Describe your experience and training in public sector law (either litigation or transactional).
Describe your experience, if any, in public sector or government representation.
What specific knowledge, skills or abilities do you possess that you feel make you qualified for the Deputy County Counsel?
Must pass Livescan/Background
Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
Supplemental Information EMPLOYMENT STANDARDSKnowledge of:Principles and application of civil, constitutional and administrative law.
Principles and practices of public agency administration.
Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Legal research methods.
Trial and hearing procedures.
Rules of evidence.
Current principles and practices of public law.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public and staff.
Organization, duties, powers, limitations, and authority of County Counsel and County government.
Ability to:Research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems.
Prepare and present cases of law in court.
Present statements of law, fact, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Analyze and draft ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other legal documents.
Deal courteously and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals in the course of work.
Analyze, interpret, apply, and enforce applicable Federal, State and local policies, procedures, codes, laws and regulations.
Identify problems, research and analyze relevant information.
Develop and present recommendations and justification for proposed solutions.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
Maintain accurate files and records.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner.
Organize own work, set priorities and meet critical time deadlines.
Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
Makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other groups.
Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
Be organized, accountable, friendly, ethical, and professional at all times.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONSWork is typically performed in a normal office environment and/or a court room.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSRequires the ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time and intermittently walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and reach while performing office duties. Must be able to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for communicating with others, reading and writing. Must be able to use a telephone to communicate verbally and a keyboard to communicate through written means, to review information and enter/retrieve data, to see and read characters on a computer screen. Must be able to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to ten pounds.
THE SELECTION PROCESSAll interested applicants must complete and submit a job application including any required supplemental questionnaires, and attach any required documentation. For those who meet the minimum qualifications, a competitive evaluation of the training and experience described on your application or supplemental questionnaire, a written examination, a structured oral interview, a performance rating, or a combination of any of these, may be performed. You will be scored based on that competitive evaluation. This process may be altered if there are ten or less applicants that qualified.
Extra-Help employees are not entitled to County benefits.
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Proof of graduation from an accredited school of law, current membership in the State Bar of California, a cover letter and resume is required to be attached for this position. Did you attach a copy of the required documentation?
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Possession of a valid California driver's license is required for this recruitment. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another State if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form. Do you have a valid driver's license?
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