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Open Until Filled
Priority Screen Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Exam # 26/39B23/10JL
Deputy County Counsel IV
$201,017 – $274,547 Annually
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The County of Monterey Office of the County Counsel serves as the in-house legal counsel for the County of Monterey, Board of Supervisors, and all County officers, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as liaison and support to the Civil Grand Jury. In addition to providing legal advice, the Office represents the County in civil and special litigation in state and federal courts, various administrative proceedings, and coordinates the services of outside legal counsel. The Office of the County Counsel consists of four divisions: General Government, Litigation, Land Use and Risk Management.
The Office of the County Counsel seeks a highly motivated senior professional with a desire to defend and advise the County in the most difficult and complex legal matters as a Deputy County Counsel IV. Under general direction, the Deputy County Counsel IV conducts litigation and performs complex legal work involved in the provision of legal counsel for County officials, agents, departments, and special districts, and in the defense of the County; and performs highly responsible professional and administrative legal work and acts as a principal legal advisor to large County departments and/or special districts in specialized areas of business.
The incumbent will advise Human Resources staff and department management on complex personnel matters, policy development, contract interpretation, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; represent the County in all phases of employment related litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial or administrative hearings; handle matters before administrative bodies such as the Civil Service Commission, PERB, EEOC, and DFEH, including preparing briefs, presenting evidence, and examining witnesses; provide advanced level legal counsel to County departments, boards, and commissions on employment and labor law matters, including employee discipline, grievances, leave laws, disability accommodation, wage and hour issues, and discrimination or harassment claims; prepare legal opinions, briefs, and motions; draft contracts, ordinances, leases, resolutions, and other legal instruments; and study and interprets laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and abilities to interpret complex laws, regulations, contracts, and policies and apply them to varied factual scenarios; advise management and Human Resources staff on sensitive and complex personnel matters in the areas of performance management, investigations, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation; and represent the County before various administrative agencies as indicated above.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the highest level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties
- Develop and give legal advice regarding resolution of problems that may have far-reaching implications on County operations and programs
- Acts as legal advisor to a large County department or special district, supervising and participating in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, duties, procedures and operations
- Prepare legal briefs, drafts contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments
- Attend meetings of boards and commissions as requested and give both oral and written legal advice and counsel
- Study and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
- Conduct discovery, examine and interpret evidence; and prosecute on behalf of or defend the County, its officers and employees in the most complex and important civil cases
- Prepare briefs and pleadings in both trial court and appellate matters; dictate legal briefs and correspondence
- Handle pretrial and settlement conferences
- Perform related work as assigned
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedure and litigation, particularly as it relates to County government, and other public agency law
- Principles, methods and materials of legal research
- The rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice
- Those areas of law directly affecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties and responsibilities
Working knowledge of:
- Federal and California labor, employment and equal employment opportunity law
Skill and ability to:
- Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders and contracts
- Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and present such materials clearly and concisely, either in oral or in written legal form
- Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise appropriate plan of action based thereon; defend the County in litigation
- Establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors
- Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships both within the County Counsel’s Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience:
Two years of experience as Deputy County Counsel III with the County of Monterey; or three years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency or private law firm in the appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to a Deputy County Counsel III in the County of Monterey.
OR
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a county counsel’s office, city attorney, private law firm, or other civil public law office.
OR
A combination thereof.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Pursuant to Section 6060 of the Business & Professions Code, current, valid membership in the California State Bar is required at the time of appointment.
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit G Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES
- As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
OR
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Human Resources Department
Attn: Gabriela Munoz
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Email: MunozG2@countyofmonterey.gov | Phone: (831) 755-5899
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the priority screening date to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Gabriela Munoz, HR Analyst, at MunozG2@countyofmonterey.gov or at (831) 755-5899.
Position Description
Open Until Filled
Priority Screen Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Exam # 26/39B23/10JL
Deputy County Counsel IV
$201,017 – $274,547 Annually
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The County of Monterey Office of the County Counsel serves as the in-house legal counsel for the County of Monterey, Board of Supervisors, and all County officers, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as liaison and support to the Civil Grand Jury. In addition to providing legal advice, the Office represents the County in civil and special litigation in state and federal courts, various administrative proceedings, and coordinates the services of outside legal counsel. The Office of the County Counsel consists of four divisions: General Government, Litigation, Land Use and Risk Management.
The Office of the County Counsel seeks a highly motivated senior professional with a desire to defend and advise the County in the most difficult and complex legal matters as a Deputy County Counsel IV. Under general direction, the Deputy County Counsel IV conducts litigation and performs complex legal work involved in the provision of legal counsel for County officials, agents, departments, and special districts, and in the defense of the County; and performs highly responsible professional and administrative legal work and acts as a principal legal advisor to large County departments and/or special districts in specialized areas of business.
The incumbent will advise Human Resources staff and department management on complex personnel matters, policy development, contract interpretation, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; represent the County in all phases of employment related litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial or administrative hearings; handle matters before administrative bodies such as the Civil Service Commission, PERB, EEOC, and DFEH, including preparing briefs, presenting evidence, and examining witnesses; provide advanced level legal counsel to County departments, boards, and commissions on employment and labor law matters, including employee discipline, grievances, leave laws, disability accommodation, wage and hour issues, and discrimination or harassment claims; prepare legal opinions, briefs, and motions; draft contracts, ordinances, leases, resolutions, and other legal instruments; and study and interprets laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and abilities to interpret complex laws, regulations, contracts, and policies and apply them to varied factual scenarios; advise management and Human Resources staff on sensitive and complex personnel matters in the areas of performance management, investigations, policy interpretation, and risk mitigation; and represent the County before various administrative agencies as indicated above.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the highest level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Examples of Duties
- Develop and give legal advice regarding resolution of problems that may have far-reaching implications on County operations and programs
- Acts as legal advisor to a large County department or special district, supervising and participating in the resolution of difficult legal questions regarding powers, duties, procedures and operations
- Prepare legal briefs, drafts contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments
- Attend meetings of boards and commissions as requested and give both oral and written legal advice and counsel
- Study and interpret laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities
- Conduct discovery, examine and interpret evidence; and prosecute on behalf of or defend the County, its officers and employees in the most complex and important civil cases
- Prepare briefs and pleadings in both trial court and appellate matters; dictate legal briefs and correspondence
- Handle pretrial and settlement conferences
- Perform related work as assigned
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Principles of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedure and litigation, particularly as it relates to County government, and other public agency law
- Principles, methods and materials of legal research
- The rules of evidence, discovery practice and appellate practice
- Those areas of law directly affecting public entities and their operation, and public officials and employees and their rights, duties and responsibilities
Working knowledge of:
- Federal and California labor, employment and equal employment opportunity law
Skill and ability to:
- Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders and contracts
- Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents, and present such materials clearly and concisely, either in oral or in written legal form
- Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise appropriate plan of action based thereon; defend the County in litigation
- Establish and maintain confidential relationships with County department heads and members of the Board of Supervisors
- Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships both within the County Counsel’s Office and with those contacted within the course and scope of work
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience:
Two years of experience as Deputy County Counsel III with the County of Monterey; or three years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency or private law firm in the appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to a Deputy County Counsel III in the County of Monterey.
OR
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in a county counsel’s office, city attorney, private law firm, or other civil public law office.
OR
A combination thereof.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- Pursuant to Section 6060 of the Business & Professions Code, current, valid membership in the California State Bar is required at the time of appointment.
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit G Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES
- As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
OR
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Human Resources Department
Attn: Gabriela Munoz
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Email: MunozG2@countyofmonterey.gov | Phone: (831) 755-5899
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
All application materials must be received by the priority screening date for a guaranteed review. Applications received after this date will be considered on an as needed basis until the position is filled. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the priority screening date to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
The County of Monterey is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. The County of Monterey is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Gabriela Munoz, HR Analyst, at MunozG2@countyofmonterey.gov or at (831) 755-5899.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a County Attorney
Verify your bar admission covers PERM requirements
PERM's minimum requirements for County Attorney roles are tied to state bar admission, not just a J.D. Confirm your foreign law degree has been evaluated and that your bar credentials satisfy the specific state where the position is located.
Target county governments with prior sponsorship history
Public sector employers vary widely on willingness to sponsor. Focus on county governments that have filed PERM applications for legal roles before, as repeat sponsors already have HR and legal counsel familiar with the recruitment documentation process.
Search for sponsoring County Attorney roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter County Attorney openings by employers with employment-based green card filing history. This narrows your search to public agencies that have already navigated PERM for legal professionals, saving you significant outreach time.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the role before PERM certification. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for County Attorney positions in the hiring county before negotiating your offer.
Prepare a credential evaluation before interviews
If your law degree is from a foreign institution, obtain a formal credential evaluation before the employer begins PERM recruitment. Delays in evaluation can stall the entire labor certification timeline and create problems documenting the minimum requirements.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer letter
Ask the employer to specify when PERM recruitment will begin relative to your start date. County government hiring timelines are long, and starting sponsorship early reduces priority date delays, especially for EB-3 filers from backlogged countries.
Green Card County Attorney: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a county government sponsor a foreign attorney for a green card?
Yes. County governments can sponsor foreign professionals for employment-based green cards under EB-2 or EB-3 through the PERM labor certification process. The employer must demonstrate through documented recruitment that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Public agencies are eligible sponsors, though their internal HR processes for PERM can be slower than private sector employers.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for County Attorney roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal and subject to annual cap lottery uncertainty. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together can take one to two years before adjustment of status, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
Does a foreign law degree qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
A foreign J.D.-equivalent qualifies for EB-2 if the role requires an advanced degree and your credential evaluation confirms equivalency with a U.S. J.D. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's equivalent. You'll also need state bar admission, which most counties require as a minimum qualification, and that credential must appear in the PERM job description.
Where can I find County Attorney jobs with green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search County Attorney openings filtered by employers with documented employment-based green card filing history. This is more efficient than applying broadly, since most county governments do not advertise sponsorship availability directly in job postings. Filtering by sponsorship history surfaces the employers already familiar with PERM for legal roles.
What happens to my green card case if I leave the sponsoring county before approval?
Leaving the sponsoring employer before your I-485 adjustment of status is approved generally terminates the green card process. Your PERM certification and approved I-140 are tied to that employer. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, USCIS may allow portability to a similar legal role under AC21, but County Attorney to a materially different position may not qualify.