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Job Description
The Job
Exciting Opportunity To Work With The County's Legal Team
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Fire Protection District, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
San Bernardino County is looking for an Administrative Aide who will work closely with our County Counsel team. The Administrative Aide will perform administrative tasks and provide relief to the County Counsel, Chief Assistants and Administration; advise on interpretation and application of policies and procedures; respond to inquiries and correspondence; oversee and coordinate officewide activities/events; update the County Counsel and Administration on upcoming assignments, information requests, special projects, and meeting preparations; stay abreast of changes to court rules, regulations, and procedures; compile detailed legal and administrative or confidential data; prepare memos, correspondence, and legal documents; prepare Board of Supervisors agendas and closed session agendas for County Counsel’s review and preparation for Board meetings; review agendas and research Board agenda items; provide technical assistance in closed session and other confidential meetings.
IMPORTANT NOTE: General clerical experience is not considered qualifying. Qualifying experience is typically equivalent to the San Bernardino County Executive Administrative Assistant I and above classifications who provide support to a specified executive-level professional or administrative position(s ).
To learn more about the position, review the Administrative Aide job description.
County Counsel
County Counsel serves and protects the county, its treasury, and its governing body by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the county in litigation. Legal services shall be performed maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards while fostering high morale and productivity in the workplace through collaborative efforts dedicated to continuous improvement.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Work Environment: Incumbents must operate with a high level of confidentiality and discretion when performing job duties.
Employees will have the option to select Traditional or Modified Benefits Options.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
Benefits Overview
HEALTH BENEFITS
PAID TIME OFF
RETIREMENT PERKS
- Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Employee Coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available!
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement
For more information, review the Employee Benefits information .
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay (4% above the base rate of pay) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for Exempt Group, refer to the MBO BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time equivalent administrative secretarial experience in support of a specified executive-level professional or administrative position(s) operating in a work environment that requires a high level of confidentiality and discretion. Duties must include handling special project management/support, composing and routing confidential correspondence, maintaining confidential files, records, and calendars for attorneys or executive level staff, and providing attentive and responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting Deputy Directors and above with excellent communication skills, discretion, and proficiency in legal software, document management systems, and office technology. The candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and able to anticipate the needs of the office to ensure all administrative and operational tasks are handled with efficiency. Experience working in a legal environment is highly desired but not required.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, March 28, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
All communication regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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. 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. If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to 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 the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.Click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Exempt Unit-Group C
The County of San Bernardino 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 voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
Closing Date/Time: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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