Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

• Management Leave: 100 hours per year*
• Holidays: 13 paid holidays per year, 1 of which is a floating holiday*
• Vacation Leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year
• Sick Leave: 12 days/year*
• Cafeteria Plan: $4,000 per year to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance or cash*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available for employees and dependents
• Deferred Compensation with 401(k) contribution matches up to $750/year
• $50,000 Life Insurance Policy at no cost to employee
• CalPERS Retirement plans
• Retiree Medical Insurance
• Education Allowance: Up to $1,200 per year
• Annual Vacation Cash Out: Up to 100 hours may be cashed out each year
• Bilingual Incentive – Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification skills.

• Amounts will be prorated for part time employees and employees hired after the first of the year.

To assist the County Counsel in providing legal advice and services to County and district officers and employees; to act at the County Counsel's direction; and to act as trial advocate in civil litigation at all levels of court.

Minimum Qualifications and Salary:

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Deputy County Counsel II

Experience: One year of responsible professional legal experience performing duties similar to a Deputy County Counsel I with Placer County or one year of trial experience.

Training: Active membership in the California State Bar.

Annual Salary $110,781 - $138,361

Deputy County Counsel III

Experience: One year of responsible professional legal experience performing duties similar to a Deputy County Counsel II with Placer County or two years of trial experience.

Training: Active membership in the California State Bar.

Annual Salary $122,429 - $152,942

Deputy County Counsel IV

Experience: One year of responsible professional legal experience performing duties similar to a Deputy County Counsel III with Placer County or three years of trial experience.

Training: Active membership in the California State Bar.

Annual Salary $137,966 - $172,286

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.