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Summary
Salary : $114,712.00 - $227,843.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-04105DCC/04100DCC/04095-01
Department: County Counsel
Opening Date: 02/28/2026
The Job
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, reviewhereEmployees 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 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:
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.
Minimum Requirements
License: Active 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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please 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 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 email. Applicants 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 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 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 For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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License: Are you an active member in good standing with the State Board of California?- Yes
- No
License Number: If you answered YES to the question above, provide your license number. If you answered NO to the question above, indicate "N/A."
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Check the box to indicate positions for which you wish to be considered:- Deputy County Counsel II
- Deputy County Counsel III
- Deputy County Counsel IV
- None of the Above
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Public Sector Civil Law Experience: Describe your civil law experience as an attorney in the public sector, such as a County Counsel, City Attorney, Attorney General, etc. Provide the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described. (Do not include internships, clerkships or volunteer attorney experience). Separate general civil litigation experience from transactional experience.If no experience, indicate "N/A."
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Private Sector Civil Law Experience: Describe your civil law experience, excluding family law or juvenile dependency law, in the private sector. Provide the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described. (Do not include internships, clerkships or volunteer attorney experience). If no private sector civil law experience, indicate "N/A."Separate general civil litigation experience from transactional experience.If no experience, indicate "N/A."
06
Areas of Law: Indicate the area(s) of law in which you have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience as an attorney. (Do not include internship, clerkship or volunteer attorney experience).- Appeals
- AB1234 Ethics Training
- Administrative Hearings
- Arbitration/Mediation
- Brown Act
- Business, Transactional
- CEQA
- Civil Defense
- Civil Prosecution
- Civil Rights
- Civil Writs
- Conflict of Interest
- Contract/Procurement
- Elections
- Eminent Domain
- Employment Law
- Environmental
- 4th Amendment
- FPPC/Form 700
- General Transactional Public Law
- Habeas Corpus Writs
- Healthcare Law
- Land Use and Zoning
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Research
- Municipal taxes, assessments, and fees
- Public Finance, including bonds
- Public Project Construction (Public Contract Code/Labor Code Compliance)
- Public Records Act
- Public Works
- Real Estate, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and easements
- Other
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If you checked any of the boxes in Question 6, please provide detailed examples of your experience as an attorney below. Please include your employer and dates of employment for position where experience obtained.
08
Professional Development: Describe any training seminars or special courses you have completed that enhanced your skills as an attorney over the past 5 years. Indicate date(s) of attendance, program name/sponsor and seminar/course title. Example: September 2019, Orange County Bar Association, CEQA Law Seminar.If you have not participated in Professional Development, indicate "N/A."
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Training/Mentoring: Describe your experience training or mentoring less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and office staff. Describe any formal training courses that you have taught. If you have not trained or mentored, indicate "N/A."
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants.Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.- I understand
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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Job Description
Salary : $114,712.00 - $227,843.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-04105DCC/04100DCC/04095-01
Department: County Counsel
Opening Date: 02/28/2026
The Job
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, reviewhereEmployees 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 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:
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.
Minimum Requirements
License: Active 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.)
--AND--
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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please 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 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 email. Applicants 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 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 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 For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
License: Are you an active member in good standing with the State Board of California?- Yes
- No
License Number: If you answered YES to the question above, provide your license number. If you answered NO to the question above, indicate "N/A."
03
Check the box to indicate positions for which you wish to be considered:- Deputy County Counsel II
- Deputy County Counsel III
- Deputy County Counsel IV
- None of the Above
04
Public Sector Civil Law Experience: Describe your civil law experience as an attorney in the public sector, such as a County Counsel, City Attorney, Attorney General, etc. Provide the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described. (Do not include internships, clerkships or volunteer attorney experience). Separate general civil litigation experience from transactional experience.If no experience, indicate "N/A."
05
Private Sector Civil Law Experience: Describe your civil law experience, excluding family law or juvenile dependency law, in the private sector. Provide the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described. (Do not include internships, clerkships or volunteer attorney experience). If no private sector civil law experience, indicate "N/A."Separate general civil litigation experience from transactional experience.If no experience, indicate "N/A."
06
Areas of Law: Indicate the area(s) of law in which you have at least two (2) years of full-time work experience as an attorney. (Do not include internship, clerkship or volunteer attorney experience).- Appeals
- AB1234 Ethics Training
- Administrative Hearings
- Arbitration/Mediation
- Brown Act
- Business, Transactional
- CEQA
- Civil Defense
- Civil Prosecution
- Civil Rights
- Civil Writs
- Conflict of Interest
- Contract/Procurement
- Elections
- Eminent Domain
- Employment Law
- Environmental
- 4th Amendment
- FPPC/Form 700
- General Transactional Public Law
- Habeas Corpus Writs
- Healthcare Law
- Land Use and Zoning
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Research
- Municipal taxes, assessments, and fees
- Public Finance, including bonds
- Public Project Construction (Public Contract Code/Labor Code Compliance)
- Public Records Act
- Public Works
- Real Estate, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and easements
- Other
07
If you checked any of the boxes in Question 6, please provide detailed examples of your experience as an attorney below. Please include your employer and dates of employment for position where experience obtained.
08
Professional Development: Describe any training seminars or special courses you have completed that enhanced your skills as an attorney over the past 5 years. Indicate date(s) of attendance, program name/sponsor and seminar/course title. Example: September 2019, Orange County Bar Association, CEQA Law Seminar.If you have not participated in Professional Development, indicate "N/A."
09
Training/Mentoring: Describe your experience training or mentoring less experienced attorneys, paralegals, and office staff. Describe any formal training courses that you have taught. If you have not trained or mentored, indicate "N/A."
10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human Resources uses email to communicate with applicants.Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Do not share this email with others and adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
11
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.- I understand
Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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