Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Visalia, CA

Government

Visalia, CA

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Visalia, CA

Attorney

Max 6 yrs required

No

The County Counsel for Tulare County is seeking a Civil Attorney to join their team. This is a full-time at-will position with a salary range of $79,710-$159,140 annually. The position is located in Visalia, CA and is open to individuals currently awaiting their California State Bar Results.

The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil attorneys for Tulare County government, the Tulare County Association of Governments, the Tulare Local Agency Formation Commission, and the Workforce Investment Board. They have a team of 25 attorneys, as well as paralegals and support staff. The office is located in the City of Visalia at the County Civic Center. The County offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement plan, life insurance, and reimbursement for California Bar Dues. Advanced step appointments may be granted based on experience.

The successful candidate will be expected to review contracts, advise clients on various general law related matters, and assist with public works, capital construction projects, eminent domain, public debt and/or public finance, and land use planning law matters. Previous experience in a County Counsel's or City Attorney's Office, or other public agency's legal department is highly desirable.

To be considered for this position, applicants must have active membership in the State Bar of California and a valid California driver's license. The Attorney class is flexibly staffed to allow for promotional opportunities as professional experience is gained and demonstrated.

The minimum qualifications for this position vary depending on the level of experience:

- Attorney I: No experience required, but some familiarity with public law is desirable.
- Attorney II: One to two years of full-time experience in civil law, preferably with one year of public civil law experience or one year of experience with a public civil law agency.
- Attorney III: Three years of full-time experience in public civil law; or two years of experience with a public civil law agency.
- Attorney IV: Four years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or five years of full-time experience in public civil law. Lead experience is required and supervisory experience is highly desirable.
- Attorney V: Five years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or six years of full-time experience in public civil law. Lead experience is required and supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Candidates selected for this position will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and may also undergo a background investigation. Some positions may also require a physical exam. This position may qualify for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal employment opportunity employer.

If you are interested in joining the County Counsel for Tulare County as a Civil Attorney, please submit your application by August 23, 2024. Don't miss this opportunity to work with an established and stable client while practicing a wide range of law. Apply now!