Deputy County Counsel I/II/III/Senior
Shasta CountyAbout the role
Posting number: 397-399,853_CC_12112025
Department: County Counsel's Office
Job classification: Deputy County Counsel I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal
Summary
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY
COUNTY COUNSEL’S OFFICE
SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” SECTION REGARDING
ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP IN THE CA STATE BAR
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS
SALARY INFORMATION
Sign on Bonus: $30,000
Deputy County Counsel I: $8,047-$10,271 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $46.43-$59.26 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Deputy County Counsel II: $9,091-$11,603 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $52.45-$66.94 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Deputy County Counsel III: $10,627-$13,564 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY*/ $61.31-$78.25 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Senior Deputy County Counsel: $12,125-$15,475 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY*/ $69.95-$89.28 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
- Holidays: 12 days per year and an additional floating holiday
- Vacation: 10 days/year first 3 years; 15 days/year 4-9 years; 17 days/year 10-15 years; 20 days/year 16 years and thereafter.
- Administrative Leave: 80 hours per calendar year.
- Longevity: 3% increase after 10 years of continuous service with Shasta County. 5% stipend after 20 years of service.
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years
- Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security.
- Insurance: Medical and dental plans, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan.
- Other:
- Deferred Compensation plan, IRC Section 125 plan
- California State Bar Association dues are paid in full by the County.
- A generous MCLE allowance and attendance at County Counsel Association conferences is provided at County expense.
This position is in the Unrepresented Management bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements
- This is a continuous recruitment that is open until the needs of the County are met.
- This is a continuous recruitment which means applicants are only able to apply once every six months to this specific recruitment.
- Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
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ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The County Counsel provides most of the civil legal services required by the County. The County Counsel represents the County and its officers and employees in civil actions. The office drafts or reviews for legal sufficiency all proposed legislation, contracts, leases, deeds, ordinances, and resolutions. Statutory interpretation and the issuance of legal opinions in response to requests from County officials comprise another major area of responsibility. The County Counsel also identifies and explains legal trends to assist in program planning.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Deputy County Counsel I: Under close supervision, to provide a variety of professiona
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