Counsel for hire in Sacramento, CA

Find counsel who specializes in legal representation, provides advice on various matters and negotiates on your behalf in legal transactions. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Sacramento, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    1,586

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Analysis Skills7%
    Communication Skills7%
    Legal Research6%
  • Education level

    Doctorate88%
    Master's degree8%
    High school diploma or GED2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years60%
    Less than a year20%
    6-10 years20%
  • Current company

    Sutter Memorial
    "Atey" Law Firm
    Acquest Law, Inc
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years57%
    More than 5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

Browse Indeed's database of 1,586 profiles for Counsel in Sacramento, CA

Last updated: Sep 28, 2026

Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sacramento, CA: $160,201 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $96,569 – $265,759 yearly

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  • Government Affairs Manager

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseCPR

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsProduct ManagementLeadership
  • Principal Attorney

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Teaching CertificationNon-CDL Class CBar

    Skills

    LeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsCalifornia Labor Law
  • Senior Staff Counsel

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Senior Staff Attorney

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    LeadershipBar

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCase ManagementResearchLegal ResearchDocument Review
  • Assistant Chief Counsel

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Certified Information Privacy ProfessionalBar

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCalifornia Labor LawResearchLegal ResearchLegal WritingWriting Skills
  • Attorney

    Sacramento, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsEnglishRussianResearch

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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?

The average time to fill a counsel role is 87 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do counsel tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a counsel include: analysis skills, communication skills and legal research.

What licenses or certifications are common for counsel?

Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Real Estate Broker.

What are some job titles related to counsel?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: principal attorney, government affairs manager and assistant chief counsel.

What level of education is common for a counsel?

Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in Sacramento, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a counsel?

Most counsel have 11 years of professional experience.

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