General Counsel/Public Information Officer

California Correctional Health Care Services

$176K — $229K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. degree from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in the California State Bar
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of legal experience, preferably in governmental or public sector
  • Strong understanding of public information and transparency laws
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in strategic legal consultation and advisory roles

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all legal matters for the Ventura Superior Court
  • Provide guidance on compliance with laws and regulations
  • Act as the Public Information Officer to manage communication strategies
  • Advise on legal implications of court policies and procedures
  • Represent the court in litigation and administrative proceedings
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure legal alignment
  • Prepare legal documents and opinions as needed

Benefits

  • Flexible benefit program allowing allocation of non-taxable contributions
  • Flexible spending accounts for pre-tax reimbursement of healthcare and dependent care
  • Annual leave earned according to court policies
  • Access to deferred compensation programs (401(k) and 457 plans)
  • Comprehensive retirement benefits
  • Detailed benefits information available through the benefits handbook
Full Job Description
Salary : $176,188.34 - $229,044.84 Annually
Location : All Ventura County Court Locations, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2026-08-21-09-11-YV
Unit: Executive Office
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

DEFINITION
Ventura Superior Court is pleased to be accepting applications for the General Counsel/Public Information Officer position. For more information, please click here on the General Counsel/Public Information Officer Bulletin.

First review date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. PST.
In addition to your wages, the Superior Court of California, Superior Court of California, County of Ventura offers you an extensive benefits package, including:
  • FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM: You allocate the Court's non-taxable biweekly contribution among several benefit options, such as Medical, Dental and Vision benefits. Pre-tax Salary Reduction available if the costs for the benefits package you select exceed the Superior Court of California, County of Ventura's contribution. This saves you taxes by lowering your taxable income. Cash added to your biweekly taxable pay, depending on the selection you have made.
  • FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Increase your spending power by reimbursing you with pre-taxed dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
  • ANNUAL LEAVE: Annual leave is earned according to policy and guideline set forth by the court.
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM: 401(k) and 457 Deferred Comp programs are available to eligible employees.
  • RETIREMENT
  • REFER TO BENEFITS HANDBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION:
  • This summary is informational only and cannot modify or affect your benefits in any way, nor shall you accrue any rights because of a statement or omission from this summary. Please refer to Plan Brochures and Memorandum of Agreement or Resolution for details.

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