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Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV

San Bernardino County
San Bernardino, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026
Come join a team that serves and protects San Bernardino County, its treasury, and its governing body, by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the County in litigation.


SALARY INCREASES

Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. 

Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.

BENEFITS

14 Paid Holidays & 1 Floater per year

80 hours of Administrative Leave per year; Up to 160 hours of Vacation Time; Up to 95 hours of Sick Time per year 

RECRUITMENT BONUS
Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!* 
*See Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance for details (page 78-81).

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE
Attorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule after six months of employment, which may include a 9/80 schedule and/or partial remote work option.

 LOAN FORGIVENESS

San Bernardino County Counsel employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more details/application information, review hereEmployees may also be eligible for The County's Tuition Loan Repayment Program. Review here for details.

APPLY TODAY FOR MARCH 13, 2026 PRIORITY REVIEW DATE!

The Office of County Counsel is recruiting for Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV to provide legal services to various County departments and other public agencies. The current vacancy focuses on real estate or healthcare; however this recruitment may be used to fill positions in other practice areas which may include: real estate; healthcare; employment; administrative law proceedings; civil rights; eminent domain; public entity liability; environmental/land use; workers compensation; taxation, guardianship and conservatorship; appeals; arbitration/mediation; contract; business; transactional; procurement; technology; torts; personal injury; and construction law.


INITIAL APPOINTMENT

Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy County Counsel Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the Exempt Compensation Ordinance. Please see the official job descriptions below.

SALARY INCREASE

Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. 

Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.


Deputy County Counsel II
$ 114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually

Deputy County Counsel III
$135,345.60-$180,128.00 Annually

Deputy County Counsel IV
$156,166.40- $227,843.20 Annually

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: 

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.  


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.LicenseActive membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California. (Members who have an assigned license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply. Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire and maintained to remain employed in this classification.)

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Experience:


Deputy County Counsel IV: Forty-eight (48) months of full-time civil law experience as an attorney.

Deputy County Counsel III: Thirty (30) months of full-time civil law experience as an attorney. 

Deputy County Counsel II: Twelve (12) months of full-time civil law experience as an attorney. 

Note: Juvenile Dependency, Family Law, or Criminal Law experience will not be considered.  Law Clerk, Intern, or Volunteer Attorney experience is not qualifying. 

Legal representation of a public entity, pre-hospital care provider, or hospital in health care law; or legal representation of a public entity in real estate matters is preferred.

Application ProcedurePlease complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires. 

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline.  Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email.  We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Selection Process:  The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions.  The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration.  

All communications regarding the selection process will be via emailApplicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.  Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
 
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. 

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Salary : $114,712 - $227,843

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