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Job Description
The Job
SALARY INCREASES
3% Effective February 2026
( Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or
statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)
COUNTY BENEFITS
Receive 14 Paid Holidays +1 Floater
Up To 160 Hours of Paid Vacation
Up To 80 Hours of Paid Sick
County Pension To Plan For Retirement
Apply Today And Help Make A Difference In Our Community
San Bernardino County is recruiting for Paralegals who will work for the District Attorney's office. Paralegals will assist the Deputy District Attorneys with the preparation of cases for both criminal and civil prosecutions. Paralegals work with attorneys to analyze cases and identify legal questions; research legal sources such as statutes, ordinances, regulations, and court decisions; review police reports; and review and draft criminal and civil pleadings, jury instructions, verdict forms, and other litigation related documents. Paralegals will also work with other staff and agencies to obtain, organize, and provide discovery, review transcriptions, manage electronic and digital files and evidence, and compile and organize trial exhibits.
For more detailed information, refer to the Paralegal job description.
About the District Attorney's Office
San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office is one of the finest organizations representing the people in criminal court proceedings in the state of California, if not the entire United States.
Our office strives to provide the best legal representation for the people, as well as the finest customer service to those we serve.
Located approximately 36 miles from downtown Los Angeles, the county of San Bernardino is the largest county in the United States, spanning 20,105 square miles.
With a staff of 241 deputy district attorneys, 62 district attorney investigators, 41 victim advocates, 246 administrative and clerical staff members, and 10 law clerks, our office proudly serves the approximately 2.19 million people who live in our county, and countless more who work and play on a daily basis.
Our mission is to represent the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. Your District Attorney’s Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; Collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity, and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; Stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; Restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the county whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEE AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
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.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Applicants must meet one of the options below.
Note : Candidates are required to attach copies of qualifying degree, transcripts, and/or attorney declaration or application will be disqualified .
Option 1: Possess a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Option 2: Possess a certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) units in law-related courses that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education.
Option 3: Possess a baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject from an accredited college or university , a minimum of one (1) year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three (3) years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and able to work effectively with both attorneys and support staff to meet work objectives. The incumbent must have criminal or civil law experience with trial preparation, motion writing, and discovery procedures. Must be proficient in managing case-related data using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Bilingual skills are desirable but not required. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2026 . 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. 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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. 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 email 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.
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. For information and instructions on how to request Veteran's Preference points, review here .
If you require technical assistance, please review 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.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection Unit
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 Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 2/6/2026 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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