Description
Attention civil litigation attorneys: If you have a passion for the courtroom and a desire to diversify your caseload, the Placer County Counsel’s Office has a place for you. Joining this litigation team means managing public entity defense across a broad spectrum of legal matters.
As a successful applicant, you will oversee cases through their entire lifecycle – from initial pleadings and discovery to law and motion, trials, administrative hearings, and appeals. This role offers the chance to tackle complex, engaging, and occasionally high-profile litigation. If you are seeking an invigorating career path within the public sector, this is an exceptional opportunity to expand your expertise.
The ideal candidate will be a licensed attorney with two to four years of civil litigation experience, particularly those who have advised or represented public entities and officials in the areas described above. Applicants should provide a resume and writing sample, using their application materials to highlight their specific strengths and relevant background. If you are a dedicated and dependable legal professional with a strong interest in public service, we encourage you to apply.
Filing Deadline: Open Until Filled
To submit an application, please visit the recruitment page: Job Posting: Civil Litigation Attorney - Placer County
Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.
Benefits:
Please refer to the recruitment brochure for more information regarding benefits: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/SUP/Civil%20Litigation%20Attorney%20-%202026%20Brochure.pdf
About Placer County:
Placer County is an extraordinary community characterized by a healthy and diverse economy and an attractive business environment. Residents benefit from high-quality educational, safety, and healthcare infrastructure in addition to a wide variety of outstanding recreational opportunities.
Placer County is a great place to live, work, play and learn. For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.
