Placer County – Civil Litigation Attorney

Company Intro
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 http://www.placer.ca.gov.
Job Description/Duties
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: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=2026&R2=19827&R3=01

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Criteria
To learn more about this position, please visit the recruitment page: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=2026&R2=19827&R3=01
Salary Range/Hourly Rate
$60.50-$94.07 per hour
Other Benefits and Perks
Please refer to the recruitment brochure for more information regarding benefits: https://www.jobapscloud.com/Placer/SUP/CivilLitigationAttorney-2026Brochure.pdf
Job Category: Civil Litigation Government
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Auburn