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Deputy County Counsel-Torts and Civil Rights-26390304TCR

County of San Diego
April 15, 2026
Full-time
Remote
United States
$88,254.40 - $135,054.40 USD yearly
Legal Counsel

Job Summary


The County of San Diego invites your interest in an excellent career opportunity!

 DEPUTY COUNTY COUNSEL-TORTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS 


The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has an immediate vacancy for a Deputy County Counsel to render legal services and perform legal assignments in an exciting and rewarding position. This position acts as an advocate on behalf of the County of San Diego, its departments, and employees. This position is with the Torts & Civil Rights group, which defends the County and it's employees in civil litigation. Most of the cases involve claims of civil rights violations (including excessive force, deliberate indifference to serious medical needs, and First Amendment issues), dangerous condition of public property or negligence. 

The County Counsel’s Office generally supports remote teleworking and a teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work may be available for this position. The list generated from this recruitment will also be used to fill both full-time and part time positions.

Please click here to view the Deputy County Counsel complete job description.

Hiring Timeline and Date
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job offers and background process begins shortly after interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications
Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California. To be considered for this position, please provide your CA Bar number or attach a copy of your California Bar Card to your application.

Desirable experience includes an understanding of the structure of federal, state and county government, knowledge of general principles of contracting law, experience drafting contracts, interpreting statutes and regulations, and drafting legislation.


Attachments
1) Please attach a copy of your resume to your application.
2) Please attach a concise substantive legal writing sample to your application.

Also Required
Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.

Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Misdemeanor and/or felony convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. 

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
 
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Conditions of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.


Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental application questionnaire. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.


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