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County Attorney roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty, but securing a position requires navigating both bar admission requirements and employer willingness to file. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with an offer letter; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Government legal departments are your most direct path.
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The County of Mendocino covers nearly two and half million acres of land (more than 3,510 square miles). It is a picturesque and bucolic rural county along California’s north coast. Just a two-hour drive from the Golden Gate, the county boasts beautiful fertile inland valleys, Pacific coastline, and rugged mountain peaks. The county’s residents enjoy small town life, local cultural events, theatre companies, and abundant outdoor recreational activities. Quaint historic villages are found along the scenic coastline, home to many inns, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The northern part of the county draws outdoor enthusiasts eager for adventure in hiking, canoeing, fishing and more. The inland area is best known as wine country, producing some of the finest California wines from a unique terroir. Mendocino County’s economy is grounded in agriculture and timber, as well as tourism and a growing retail and service center. Weather in the county is generally mild. Fog and sea breezes usually keep the coastal areas cool, while inland temperatures can reach the high 90’s during the summer months. With 90+ miles of coastline, Mendocino County has a beach for everyone.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Office of County Counsel is the legal adviser to the Board of Supervisors and is appointed pursuant to Government Code 27640 et seq. Mendocino County Counsel provides legal advice and representation to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, County officials and their departments. The Office directly serves the Board of Supervisors and works to understand and further the needs and goals of the Board and County. Under direction from the Board of Supervisors, the County Counsel provides legal advice, assistance and representation in civil legal matters to the Board of Supervisors, County Officers, all County departments and department heads, employees, special districts, various boards and commissions, and directs all activities of the County Counsel’s Office. Mendocino County is seeking an accomplished and visionary legal professional to serve as its next County Counsel. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, strategic, and service-oriented leader to guide the County’s legal affairs while helping shape policy decisions that impact the organization and the community for years to come.
COMPENSATION
The Board intends to negotiate a mutually agreed upon employment agreement with compensation in alignment based on overall career experience for the selected candidate. The previous County Counsel’s salary was $200,000. The County of Mendocino offers an excellent compensation and benefits program.
LOCATION
Location: Ukiah, California
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
Salary: $200,000 USD Annually
Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
APPLICATION DETAILS
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
Filing Deadline: July 5, 2026
Bob Murray and Associates
Bob Murray and Associates is a public sector executive recruitment firm specializing in searches for local governments and special districts. Bob Murray & Associates was created to bring a personal approach to providing quality executive recruitment services to our clients. Our firm is committed to personal attention to the details of your recruitment, to making sure that the candidates we present for your consideration are outstanding.
INTRODUCTION
The County of Mendocino covers nearly two and half million acres of land (more than 3,510 square miles). It is a picturesque and bucolic rural county along California’s north coast. Just a two-hour drive from the Golden Gate, the county boasts beautiful fertile inland valleys, Pacific coastline, and rugged mountain peaks. The county’s residents enjoy small town life, local cultural events, theatre companies, and abundant outdoor recreational activities. Quaint historic villages are found along the scenic coastline, home to many inns, art galleries, boutiques and restaurants. The northern part of the county draws outdoor enthusiasts eager for adventure in hiking, canoeing, fishing and more. The inland area is best known as wine country, producing some of the finest California wines from a unique terroir. Mendocino County’s economy is grounded in agriculture and timber, as well as tourism and a growing retail and service center. Weather in the county is generally mild. Fog and sea breezes usually keep the coastal areas cool, while inland temperatures can reach the high 90’s during the summer months. With 90+ miles of coastline, Mendocino County has a beach for everyone.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Office of County Counsel is the legal adviser to the Board of Supervisors and is appointed pursuant to Government Code 27640 et seq. Mendocino County Counsel provides legal advice and representation to the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors, County officials and their departments. The Office directly serves the Board of Supervisors and works to understand and further the needs and goals of the Board and County. Under direction from the Board of Supervisors, the County Counsel provides legal advice, assistance and representation in civil legal matters to the Board of Supervisors, County Officers, all County departments and department heads, employees, special districts, various boards and commissions, and directs all activities of the County Counsel’s Office. Mendocino County is seeking an accomplished and visionary legal professional to serve as its next County Counsel. This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, strategic, and service-oriented leader to guide the County’s legal affairs while helping shape policy decisions that impact the organization and the community for years to come.
COMPENSATION
The Board intends to negotiate a mutually agreed upon employment agreement with compensation in alignment based on overall career experience for the selected candidate. The previous County Counsel’s salary was $200,000. The County of Mendocino offers an excellent compensation and benefits program.
LOCATION
Location: Ukiah, California
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
Salary: $200,000 USD Annually
Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
APPLICATION DETAILS
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips at (916) 784-9080.
Filing Deadline: July 5, 2026
Bob Murray and Associates
Bob Murray and Associates is a public sector executive recruitment firm specializing in searches for local governments and special districts. Bob Murray & Associates was created to bring a personal approach to providing quality executive recruitment services to our clients. Our firm is committed to personal attention to the details of your recruitment, to making sure that the candidates we present for your consideration are outstanding.
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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.