County of Marin

  • Assistant County Counsel

  • MARIN COUNTY, CA
  • San Rafael, California United States View Map
ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Assistant County Counsel is a key member of the County's legal leadership team, providing legal counsel and strategic guidance to the Board of Supervisors, County departments, and other political subdivisions within the County. The Assistant County Counsel supports the administration of the Office, oversees attorneys and professional staff, represents the County in litigation and business matters, and assumes significant responsibility for legal operations and decision-making. The position plays an important role in advancing County priorities, managing legal risk, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and protecting the County's interests and resources.

For detailed information about this exceptional career opportunity please click here: Assistant County Counsel Brochure

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate profile, including the attributes and qualifications that will be used to help identify the most highly qualified applicants, is described in the job brochure linked above.

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney in civil or governmental law of which at least one (1) year of experience was in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Certificates and Licenses
Current active membership in the State Bar of California required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Application materials will be accepted until 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 19 th , 2026.

To apply for this exceptional opportunity:
Complete the job application steps as prompted.Attach a resume and cover letter describing how your experience and qualifications align with the requirements of the position.
Resumes will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job posting. All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
County of Marin

County of Marin

(415) 473-6104

The County of Marin is a vibrant and thriving organization comprised of 23 agencies and departments with a workforce of approximately 2,400 employees. The County’s array of public safety, community development, public works, health and human services, community services and administrative services is governed by the Board of Supervisors, which is made up of an elected representative from each of the five voting districts in this county.

This diverse organization strives to uphold a set of core values at work: respect, trust, integrity, diversity, equality, excellence, accountability, innovation, and collaboration. These values keep the organization and its individuals healthy, resulting in successful and sustainable quality service delivery. In addition, the County is committed to being a well-managed organization that relies on the talents of its workforce to succeed.

OUR MISSION AS A COUNTY:

To provide excellent services that support healthy, safe and sustainable communities; preserve Marin’s unique environmental heritage; and encourage meaningful participation in the governance of the County by all.

 When you’re employed in local government the effects of your work are visible all around you. Your work is an integral part of the day-to-day lives of Marin County residents and visitors. From the roads we drive on, to the parks and libraries we visit, to the services we rely on to keep us healthy and safe, County employees contribute directly to the sustained well-being of Marin County’s communities.

 We are motivated to preserve the importance of Equity, Economy, Environment and Education that make our County unique. With over 3000 employees, volunteers and interns across 22 departments, we are a part of the communities we serve. We work with our core values in mind: Integrity, Respect, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence. These values are not only part of our organization’s strategic initiatives and goals[PDF], but they are what unify us in our work across a variety of perspectives and skillsets.

 

 

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