County Counsel / Risk Manager - Mariposa County, CA
About The Position
Mariposa County, a breathtaking rural mountain community with Yosemite National Park in its backyard, is seeking a hands-on and self-directed California attorney with a comprehensive understanding of all pertinent laws and regulations. If you are collaborative, foster a positive work culture, and can effectively represent the Board of Supervisors, you should apply today! Located, in the wonderfully rural and picturesque western foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the County offers a rich variety of cultural and recreational resources including local theater, music, and the arts, as well as an abundance of outdoor activities such as camping, biking, hiking, and fishing. The County is seeking an experienced attorney with a broad background, solid communication skills, and substantial experience in land use law, labor law, civil litigation, county or related government law, and public contract law. Requires five years of increasingly responsible professional legal work, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity, and possession of current membership in the State Bar of California. The annual salary is $201,034 with salary increases scheduled for the next two years. The County offers an outstanding benefits package that includes the 2% @ 55 formula for Classic CalPERS Members and $1,474 / month flexible benefits. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with a priority filing date of December 29, 2025. Final Filing Deadline: February 22, 2026 Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days. By submitting an application and clicking “submit application” for this position, I agree to the terms of conditions here of the recruitment process facilitated by Peckham & McKenney Executive Search.
Requirements
- comprehensive understanding of all pertinent laws and regulations
- collaborative
- foster a positive work culture
- effectively represent the Board of Supervisors
- broad background
- solid communication skills
- substantial experience in land use law, labor law, civil litigation, county or related government law, and public contract law
- five years of increasingly responsible professional legal work, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity
- possession of current membership in the State Bar of California
Benefits
- outstanding benefits package
- 2% @ 55 formula for Classic CalPERS Members
- $1,474 / month flexible benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
