Chief Assistant County Counsel

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Office of County Counsel for Riverside County has an opportunity for a Chief Assistant County Counsel. The Office is looking for experienced litigators with great leadership skills and a broad range of experience. The Chief Assistant County Counsel is a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the County Counsel, playing a pivotal role in shaping the legal, operational, and organizational direction of the Office of the County Counsel.

As a member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Assistant provides oversight and coordination of daily departmental operations and leads a team of experienced attorneys in delivering high‑quality legal services to County departments, boards, and commissions.

This position oversees the Land Use, Real Estate & Business Transactional and Public Safety & Litigation divisions, ensuring the delivery of innovative, practical, and effective legal solutions in complex areas of public agency and special district law. The ideal candidate is an accomplished legal professional and people leader—skilled in mentoring, developing, and inspiring teams while maintaining accountability and performance standards.

The successful candidate will bring a balance of legal expertise, political acumen, and collaborative leadership—someone who thrives in a dynamic public‑sector environment and is adept at building strong relationships with County leaders, stakeholders, and the community.

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• A strong manager or supervisor who promotes professional development and cultivates talent across the organization.
• An experienced litigator with an in‑depth understanding of local government law, civil practice, and regulatory compliance.
• A visionary leader who is solution‑oriented, forward‑thinking, and capable of addressing organizational challenges while fostering a clear strategic direction for the department.
• A collaborative professional who is politically astute, approachable, and adept at building productive relationships with staff, elected officials, and community partners.
• A principled public servant who models integrity, accountability, and ethical leadership in all aspects of their work.

This class has been designated At‑Will by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6, Section 601E (2) of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the County Counsel.

The Office of County Counsel is a full‑service law office that provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety (sheriff, jail, fire, ambulance), child welfare, land development, code enforcement, environmental protection, public finance, taxation, and elections.

• Coordinate departmental operations and workload distribution:
  Work closely with the County Counsel to plan, organize, assign, and balance the workload among the various divisions and four regional offices throughout the County. Ensure that resources are effectively allocated to meet service demands, case deadlines, and departmental objectives while maintaining consistency and quality across all practice areas.
• Provide professional leadership and staff development:
  Offer guidance, training, and mentoring to attorneys and legal support staff to enhance professional growth, strengthen legal expertise, and promote a culture of collaboration and excellence. Establish performance standards, evaluate work products, and support succession planning efforts within the Office of the County Counsel.
• Advise boards, commissions, and County departments on complex legal matters:
  Serve as a principal legal advisor to various boards, commissions, committees, special districts, and joint powers authorities, addressing the most intricate and sensitive legal issues. Provide counsel to County and special district officers and employees on matters concerning their powers, duties, and obligations under state and federal law.
• Represent the County in litigation and legal proceedings:
  Represent the County and its officers in State…