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Application Filing Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Exam #: P26/12C38/10GM
Assistant County Counsel
(Promotional Only)
$233,153 – $318,439 Annually
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 seeks qualified applicants to apply for the position of Assistant County Counsel. This is an At-Will executive management position, and the incumbent is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Under the general direction of the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel, the Assistant County Counsel assists in planning, organizing and managing the County Counsel’s office; acts for the County Counsel in the absence of the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel or at their direction; directs and supervises the work of a major legal division; personally performs highly complex and difficult legal work in providing legal counsel to County agencies and special districts; and performs related work as is required. The incumbent may be delegated responsibilities for the overall day-to-day administration and management of some or all of the functions of the Office. As such, the incumbent uses considerable independent judgment and discretion in staff supervision, and delegated department administration and management. Work goals, objectives and performance are set with and subject to performance review by the County Counsel.
This is a Promotional Only recruitment; open only to current regular County of Monterey employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.
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
- Assists the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel in planning, organizing, and directing the work of the County Counsel’s office; participates in selection of staff.
- Acts for the County Counsel in the absence of the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel or at their direction; represents the County Counsel in meetings of boards, commissions, other County agencies, local, state, and federal agencies, and the public; performs reviews and analyses of policy and operational issues.
- Directs the work of a major legal division in the office; assigns cases, manages workload, supervises and evaluates the work of staff attorneys; provides guidance and advice to attorneys on complex legal issues, coordinates policy application within assigned division and with other divisions as necessary.
- Reviews legal documents, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions, contracts, MOU’s, leases, ordinances, and other legal instruments.
- Acts as legal advisor to County officials on complex legal issues; develops and gives legal advice on issues of major significance on County programs and operations; attends meetings of boards and commissions and gives oral and written legal advice and counsel.
- Prepares legal opinions and briefs; motions, drafts contracts, ordinances, leases, resolutions, and other legal instruments; researches and interprets laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
- Represents the County in civil litigation, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings; attends and argues matters at court hearings related to pleadings, motions, and discovery; conducts legal research and prepares written and oral arguments.
To view the complete classification specification, please visit the Human Resources website.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Principles and application of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedures, particularly as it relates to county government, and other public agency law.
- Principles, methods and materials of legal research and writing.
- 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.
- Principles and methods of management and supervision.
Working knowledge of:
- Administration of governmental tort claims, public liability, and/or Workers’ Compensation claims.
- The rules of evidence, discovery practice, and appellate practice.
- Federal and California labor, employment, and equal employment opportunity law.
- State and federal laws relating to civil litigation and land use planning.
- California Code of Civil Procedure, including rules governing pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial practice.
Skill and ability to:
- Use a computer for case management, to prepare reports and enter and retrieve information.
- Assist in the administration and management of a government law office.
- Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and present such materials clearly and concisely either in oral or in written, legal form.
- Plan, organize, and direct the work of legal and support staff.
- Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders, Joint Powers Agreements, and contracts.
- Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise appropriate plan of action.
- 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 Chief Deputy County Counsel with County of Monterey; or three years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency in the appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to a Chief Deputy County Counsel in the County of Monterey; or five years of increasingly responsible experience in a county counsel’s office, city attorney’s office, or other civil public law office as a managing supervisor or senior attorney; or a combination thereof.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
- Independently manage a heavy caseload/workload which may require extra hours of work.
- Pursuant to Section 6060 of the Business and Professions Code, current, valid membership in the California State Bar is required by date of hire.
BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit Y 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, HR Analyst
168 W. Alisal St., 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
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. 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.
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
Application Filing Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Exam #: P26/12C38/10GM
Assistant County Counsel
(Promotional Only)
$233,153 – $318,439 Annually
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 seeks qualified applicants to apply for the position of Assistant County Counsel. This is an At-Will executive management position, and the incumbent is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
Under the general direction of the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel, the Assistant County Counsel assists in planning, organizing and managing the County Counsel’s office; acts for the County Counsel in the absence of the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel or at their direction; directs and supervises the work of a major legal division; personally performs highly complex and difficult legal work in providing legal counsel to County agencies and special districts; and performs related work as is required. The incumbent may be delegated responsibilities for the overall day-to-day administration and management of some or all of the functions of the Office. As such, the incumbent uses considerable independent judgment and discretion in staff supervision, and delegated department administration and management. Work goals, objectives and performance are set with and subject to performance review by the County Counsel.
This is a Promotional Only recruitment; open only to current regular County of Monterey employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.
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
- Assists the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel in planning, organizing, and directing the work of the County Counsel’s office; participates in selection of staff.
- Acts for the County Counsel in the absence of the County Counsel and Chief Assistant County Counsel or at their direction; represents the County Counsel in meetings of boards, commissions, other County agencies, local, state, and federal agencies, and the public; performs reviews and analyses of policy and operational issues.
- Directs the work of a major legal division in the office; assigns cases, manages workload, supervises and evaluates the work of staff attorneys; provides guidance and advice to attorneys on complex legal issues, coordinates policy application within assigned division and with other divisions as necessary.
- Reviews legal documents, briefs, pleadings, legal opinions, contracts, MOU’s, leases, ordinances, and other legal instruments.
- Acts as legal advisor to County officials on complex legal issues; develops and gives legal advice on issues of major significance on County programs and operations; attends meetings of boards and commissions and gives oral and written legal advice and counsel.
- Prepares legal opinions and briefs; motions, drafts contracts, ordinances, leases, resolutions, and other legal instruments; researches and interprets laws, court decisions, and other legal authorities.
- Represents the County in civil litigation, administrative hearings, and other legal proceedings; attends and argues matters at court hearings related to pleadings, motions, and discovery; conducts legal research and prepares written and oral arguments.
To view the complete classification specification, please visit the Human Resources website.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- Principles and application of civil, constitutional and administrative law and of California and federal civil procedures, particularly as it relates to county government, and other public agency law.
- Principles, methods and materials of legal research and writing.
- 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.
- Principles and methods of management and supervision.
Working knowledge of:
- Administration of governmental tort claims, public liability, and/or Workers’ Compensation claims.
- The rules of evidence, discovery practice, and appellate practice.
- Federal and California labor, employment, and equal employment opportunity law.
- State and federal laws relating to civil litigation and land use planning.
- California Code of Civil Procedure, including rules governing pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial practice.
Skill and ability to:
- Use a computer for case management, to prepare reports and enter and retrieve information.
- Assist in the administration and management of a government law office.
- Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence, and precedents and present such materials clearly and concisely either in oral or in written, legal form.
- Plan, organize, and direct the work of legal and support staff.
- Draft legal instruments such as ordinances, resolutions, Board Orders, Joint Powers Agreements, and contracts.
- Analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments and give sound legal advice or devise appropriate plan of action.
- 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 Chief Deputy County Counsel with County of Monterey; or three years of increasingly responsible experience with a public agency in the appropriate legal specialty at a level comparable to a Chief Deputy County Counsel in the County of Monterey; or five years of increasingly responsible experience in a county counsel’s office, city attorney’s office, or other civil public law office as a managing supervisor or senior attorney; or a combination thereof.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
- Independently manage a heavy caseload/workload which may require extra hours of work.
- Pursuant to Section 6060 of the Business and Professions Code, current, valid membership in the California State Bar is required by date of hire.
BENEFITS
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit Y 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, HR Analyst
168 W. Alisal St., 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
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. 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.
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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a County Attorney
Confirm your bar admission transfers
TN visa status requires a law degree, but county governments also require active bar membership in the state where you'll practice. Research reciprocity rules before applying, since admission-on-motion timelines vary widely by state.
Target county and municipal legal offices
County Attorney roles sit inside government, making them less likely to use outside immigration counsel and more likely to need your help navigating the TN filing process. Smaller counties with legal staff vacancies often have more flexibility than large urban offices.
Prepare a TN-specific offer letter template
The offer letter must state your job title as Attorney, the duration of employment, and that the role requires a law degree. Bring a draft to salary negotiations so your employer knows exactly what CBP requires before your Canadian border crossing or Mexican consular appointment.
Search TN-sponsored legal roles on Migrate Mate
Filter specifically for County Attorney and government counsel positions with TN visa sponsorship using Migrate Mate. Most general job boards don't surface employer immigration history, making it harder to identify which counties have sponsored foreign-trained lawyers before.
Account for Mexican applicants' annual TN cap
Mexican citizens have a fixed annual allocation of TN visas under USMCA, unlike Canadians who face no cap. File as early in the fiscal year as possible and confirm with your prospective county employer that they understand consular processing timelines before you accept an offer.
Clarify who prepares the employer support letter
County governments aren't always familiar with TN visa sponsorship processes for legal roles. Confirm before signing that your future employer's HR or legal team understands the TN visa requirements for your position. For Canadian applicants, ensure they'll prepare a support letter for your port of entry presentation; for Mexican applicants, confirm they'll provide the necessary documentation for your consulate application.
County Attorney TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a County Attorney role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. The TN visa category explicitly includes Attorney as a qualifying profession under USMCA, and County Attorney positions meet the definition because they require a law degree and active bar membership. The role must involve practicing law, not just legal administration, and your employer's offer letter must reflect that.
How does TN visa sponsorship for County Attorney compare to H-1B?
TN is significantly more accessible for this role. There's no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and processing for Canadians can happen at the border on the day of travel. H-1B visa requires employer-sponsored registration, a lottery selection, and filing months in advance. For a qualifying government legal role, TN is the faster path by a wide margin.
Will a county government employer know how to sponsor a TN visa?
Many county legal offices have limited experience with immigration filings. You'll often need to walk HR through the process, including the offer letter requirements and documentation needed for your port of entry or consulate presentation. Coming prepared with a checklist of what CBP or the consulate requires makes the process much smoother for both sides.
Where can I find County Attorney jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN visa sponsorship in the U.S. You can filter by job title and visa type to find County Attorney and government counsel roles where employers have indicated sponsorship willingness, which saves you from cold-applying to offices unfamiliar with the TN process.
Can Mexican citizens apply for County Attorney roles on a TN visa?
Yes, but the process differs from Canadian applicants. Mexican TN applicants must go through a U.S. consulate rather than a land border port of entry, and Mexico's annual TN allocation under USMCA is capped. Filing early in the year and confirming your prospective employer understands consular timelines reduces the risk of delays after accepting an offer.