Solano County
WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?
COMMITMENT TO SERVICE:
Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation) Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning OUR EMPLOYEES:
Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors, County officials and departments, County boards and commissions, the Solano County Grand Jury, schools, special districts and other public entities in the County. The County Counsel provides advice on a wide variety of legal matters ranging from the Americans with Disabilities Act to Zoning. The County Counsel's duties also include litigating civil actions on behalf of its public clients, and representing the County in juvenile dependency and conservatorship proceedings. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs daily operations within the County Counsel’s Office; serves as a member of both the County's and the department’s management team. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished attorney who demonstrates the ability to represent clients with professionalism, creativity, and collaboration. This individual will bring a broad range of legal experience and the ability to provide thoughtful, practical advice to elected boards, commissions, and County departments. Key qualities include: Breadth of Experience:
Proven background across diverse areas of law, including advising governing bodies in complex legal and policy matters. Client-Focused Approach:
Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent client service, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude. Public Sector Insight:
A clear understanding of the unique role of the County Counsel’s Office in providing legal guidance on matters of law, policy, and administration. Exceptional Skills:
Effective communicator with strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and problem-solving capacity. Integrity:
Demonstrated adherence to the highest ethical standards and professional conduct. Education and/or Experience Progressively responsible experience in civil litigation with some supervisory experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Incumbents are to maintain active membership in good standing with the California State Bar Association. Selection Process Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review is 10/27/25 – 5:00pm. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted.
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Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation) Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning OUR EMPLOYEES:
Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. The County Counsel's Office serves as the civil legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors, County officials and departments, County boards and commissions, the Solano County Grand Jury, schools, special districts and other public entities in the County. The County Counsel provides advice on a wide variety of legal matters ranging from the Americans with Disabilities Act to Zoning. The County Counsel's duties also include litigating civil actions on behalf of its public clients, and representing the County in juvenile dependency and conservatorship proceedings. Under administrative direction, plans, organizes and directs daily operations within the County Counsel’s Office; serves as a member of both the County's and the department’s management team. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished attorney who demonstrates the ability to represent clients with professionalism, creativity, and collaboration. This individual will bring a broad range of legal experience and the ability to provide thoughtful, practical advice to elected boards, commissions, and County departments. Key qualities include: Breadth of Experience:
Proven background across diverse areas of law, including advising governing bodies in complex legal and policy matters. Client-Focused Approach:
Strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellent client service, and a positive, solutions-oriented attitude. Public Sector Insight:
A clear understanding of the unique role of the County Counsel’s Office in providing legal guidance on matters of law, policy, and administration. Exceptional Skills:
Effective communicator with strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and problem-solving capacity. Integrity:
Demonstrated adherence to the highest ethical standards and professional conduct. Education and/or Experience Progressively responsible experience in civil litigation with some supervisory experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Incumbents are to maintain active membership in good standing with the California State Bar Association. Selection Process Deadline to submit application and required documents for first application review is 10/27/25 – 5:00pm. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted.
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