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SAN MATEO COUNTY

The County of San Mateo is located in the heart of the

San Francisco Peninsula, offering a wide range of
recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and

numerous attractions. The 765,000 residents of the
County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry,

cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air,
rural open space, and a geographic location in the

heart of the San Francisco Peninsula.

The County of San Mateo is governed by a five-
member County Board of Supervisors that are elected

by district to alternating four-year terms. The County
provides for the health and welfare of all people within
its borders and serves as the local government for the

unincorporated areas. The County has a budget of
$3.8 billion in FY 2021-22 with over 5,600 full-time

KEY PRIORITIES
employees.

THE OFFICE OF THE Economic Recovery, Reopening and
Reimagining our Work
COUNTY COUNSEL Advancing Equity

Affordable/workforce housing/Homelessness
The Office of the County Counsel provides a full range of Climate Change/Sea Level Rise

legal services to the Board of Supervisors, County Addressing Major Community Needs
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, special
Responding to potential and actual changes in
districts and school districts. Services include legal advice
state and federal policy
and opinions, preparation and review of legal documents,

representation in hearings and meetings, and court
appearances. The goals of the Office are to:

Provide accurate, timely, useful and reliable advice protecting the County from loss and risk, and assisting clients

in making effective decisions among lawful alternatives.
Provide exemplary litigation advocacy; defend decisions and advocate the policies of clients to achieve the best

results – the lowest cost or loss without sacrifice of policy or principles.

Apply Online at http://jobs.smcgov.org