Deputy County Counsel I-V (At-Will)

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies with the County Counsel for the County of Tulare.  The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.  If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS:  AUGUST 4. 2025

To review all information concerning Compensation & Benefits,  Cost of Living, Educational Opportunities, and general information about living and working in Tulare County  please review the Deputy County Counsel Brochure

To review all required education, experience and job duties for each level of the Civil Attorney series please click on the job title below:

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL  I: No experience required.  

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL II: One to two years of full-time experience in the practice of civil law, preferably with one year of public civil law experience or one year of full-time experience with a public civil law agency.

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL  III: Three years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law; or two years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency. 

DEPUTY COUNTY CONSEL IV: Four years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or five years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required. 

DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL V: Five years of full-time experience with a public civil law agency; or six years of full-time experience in the practice of public civil law. Lead experience required. 

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. 
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. 
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. 
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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