Deputy County Counsel I-IV

Placer County Counsel’s Office is growing! We are currently hiring for the Deputy County Counsel I-IV role. This is an opportunity to join a growing team in a beautiful region. The position provides you the opportunity to work on a diverse range of challenging and interesting legal matters, collaborate with talented professionals, and help shape decisions that impact the future of Placer County.

This is a multi-level class series in which incumbents may be assigned to any one of four levels, depending upon organizational needs, professional legal experience, individual expertise and skill, proficiency gained, and the complexity and sensitivity of assigned cases. Progression from one level to the next is at the discretion of the appointing authority, provided the minimum qualifications are met.

Deputy County Counsel I: Entry-level training position for attorneys with little or no legal experience who work under close supervision.

Deputy County Counsel II–IV: Full journey-level positions requiring greater independence, handling increasingly complex and sensitive legal matters, with advancement based on experience and responsibility.

If you are looking for meaningful work, professional challenges, and the opportunity to serve one of the fastest growing counties in the state, we invite you to explore a career with Placer County Counsel.

Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled

For more information or to submit an application for this position, please visit the recruitment page: Job Posting: Deputy County Counsel I-IV - Placer County

Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more from the Deputy County Counsel I-IV 2026 Brochure.