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Job Description
The Job
San Bernardino County is hiring for Legal Support Assistants. Legal Support Assistants perform journey-level, specialized legal clerical work in support of attorneys within a County law office or law division. Responsibilities include preparing, reviewing, and processing a variety of legal documents, digital media, records, and correspondence in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Other related duties may also be assigned as needed.
The resulting eligible list may be used to fill vacancies throughout San Bernardino County. Candidates should indicate the specific offices they are willing to accept an assignment. Please do not select any offices with which you are not willing to work. This list will be used exclusively by the Public Defender's office.
For additional information, refer to the Legal Support Assistant job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: A background investigation will be conducted, including a DOJ/FBI fingerprint check and drug screening.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
The County Offers Excellent Benefits. Explore Our Benefit Options for This Position.
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
- 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
Review HERE for more 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 (additional 1.75% more per hour) with modified benefits. For more detailed information on the MBO for General Group, refer to the MBO BbBOU - Benefits Summary Guide .
Minimum Requirements
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTION REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1: Six (6) months of full-time office clerical work experience.
Option 2 (any of the following):- Completion of an SBC Certificate Program
- Office Assistant Certification
- Twelve (12) semester units in an accredited institution
- Completion of a Legal Administrative Assistant, Legal Secretary or Paralegal program from a recognized occupational training program or community business college
Please Note: If you are qualifying under Option 2, you must attach your certificate and/or transcripts of completion to your application at the time of submission. Failure to do so may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in a legal environment. Incumbents with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines are highly desired.
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 on Friday, August 8, 2025. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Qualified candidates will be invited to complete an online assessment of knowledge and skills four (4) to five (5) weeks after an application is submitted. Please note, only those candidates who pass the examination will be eligible for interview consideration. Per the County's Personnel Rules, the same exam cannot be retaken within six (6) months. Please be aware that if you have taken the exam for this position within six (6) months of your most current application, your scores will be reused.
The following areas may be tested on the exam:- Microsoft Office Applications
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Legal Concepts
Note: Candidates are responsible for regularly checking their email for updates regarding their application. Failure to respond to time-sensitive opportunities may require reapplication after a period of six months.
A separate written examination to evaluate Spanish Bilingual Skills may be administered by the hiring department after hire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and or updated before applying for the position. 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 require technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an 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 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. Please review the Veteran's Preference information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points .
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Clerical Unit
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/ .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 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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