Job Description

Are you a detail driven professional who thrives in a fastpaced, mission focused environment? The San Diego County Water Authority is looking for a Legal Executive Assistant to support our dynamic legal team and contribute to work that directly impacts the region's longterm water reliability.

In this role, you'll play a vital part in keeping operations running smoothly, providing highlevel administrative, organizational, and executive support to our General Counsel and General Counsel's Office. If you're someone who anticipates needs before they arise, enjoys coordinating complex tasks, and takes pride in delivering exceptional work, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Position: Legal Executive Assistant
• Salary: $51.112- $68.739/hour
• Location: San Diego, California
• Application: />• Application Closing Date: October 25, 2026

The San Diego County Water Authority

The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency established in 1944 that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. Our mission is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to 22 retail water providers, including cities, special districts and a military base.

For jobseekers, the Water Authority offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work. Our team supports a $267 billion regional economy and the quality of life for 3.3 million residents through a multi-decade water supply diversification plan, maintaining major infrastructure, and forward-thinking policies that promote fiscal and environmental responsibility. We're also exploring new ways to strengthen regional water security, support strategic water resource management across Southern California, and deliver cost savings for local families. Learn more at

The General Counsel's Department

The General Counsel's Office is responsible for the efficient and effective administration of all legal affairs, including but not limited to, advising the Board, Board Committees, and Water Authority management, making recommendations for procedures affecting the legal position of the Water Authority, preparing contracts, ordinances, and resolutions for legality, and representing or supervising the representation of the Water Authority in judicial, administrative, and legislative proceedings.

The Position:

The position serves as a key executive support to the General Counsel and office staff, managing office activities and staff, and helping to ensure the agency's legal processes, including Board governance support, Brown Act-compliant meeting procedures, Public Records Act responses, contracts administration, recordkeeping, and general legal office management are carried out efficiently and in compliance with laws, regulations and policies governing the administration of a public utility in the State of California.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Extensive legal support experience, with deep knowledge of law office practices and legal procedures, including familiarity with legal terminology, documents, research (both internal and external) and court/administrative filing requirements.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience, with history of experience in supervising other legal support staff and independently overseeing complicated legal affairs.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including attorneys, executives, Board members, colleagues, outside counsel, and the general public, while providing outstanding customer service and demonstrating diplomacy and professionalism at all times.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, calendars, and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality, with the ability to prepare clear, error-free documents and records, spotting and correcting inconsistencies, and maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive legal information.

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If you're ready to bring your talents to an organization making a difference every day, we encourage you to apply! Applications will be accepted through October 25, 2026.

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