Temporary Deputy County Counsel I/ II/ III/ IV

The County of Riverside's Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking to fill a Temporary Deputy County Counsel I/ II/ III/ IV to support the Health and Adult Welfare Division of the County Counsel's Office located in Riverside.

The position provides guidance and advice to Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS) County employees and representatives of outside agencies in matters of law, preparation of contracts and other legal instruments, legal research, preparation of legal briefs and opinions.

Additionally, legal services related to health privacy laws, data protection and privacy, and confidentiality laws is essential.

The level at which this position is offered is at the department's discretion.

Deputy County Counsel I: $90,000.00- $114,599.00 Annually
Deputy County Counsel II: $107,048.00- $ 138,938.00 Annually
Deputy County Counsel III: $137,000.00 - $179,579.00 Annually Deputy County Counsel IV: $144,125.00- $214,964.00 Annually

Meet the Team! 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, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections.

About TAP
The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments.

TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Click here to learn more about TAP: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap
TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf• Provide guidance and advice to Deputy County Counsel attorneys in matters of law and trial tactics, ordinance drafting and interpretation, preparation of contracts and other legal instruments, legal research and preparation of legal briefs and opinions.

• Provide responsive, high-quality service to County employees and representatives of outside agencies by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient and timely manner, and may interact with members of the public.

• Consult with subordinate deputies on points of law, evidence, legal procedures and policies, and practices of the County Counsel's Office; counsel and provide recommendations to subordinate deputies on the more difficult and complex legal problems.

• Attend meetings of various boards and commissions as legal advisor; confer with and advise County and district officers and employees on legal questions pertaining to their respective powers, duties, functions, and obligations; represent the County in all state and federal courts.

• Study and interpret laws, court decisions, ordinances, and other legal authorities.

• Draft contracts, deeds, leases, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal instruments; prepare written opinions and render informal opinions on legal ...