Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV

Job Description:

Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV

Description

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.

RECRUITMENT BONUS

Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!*

*See Exempt Compensation Ordinance For Details.

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, click here .

Apply by May 23, 2025 for Priority Consideration

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

The Office of County Counsel is recruiting for Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV to provide legal services to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator. Legal services to the Sheriff’s Department involves advising on various areas including employment, wage and hour under the FLSA, disciplinary matters and appeals pursuant to the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act, grievance arbitration, labor and unfair practice charges, transactional, procurement, contracts, and other duties as assigned to support the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator.

The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill additional vacancies in County Counsel’s Office as they may occur in a variety of civil law areas and assignments which may include: employment; administrative law proceedings; civil rights; eminent domain; public entity liability; environmental/land use; workers compensation; taxation; juvenile, guardianship and conservatorship; appeals; arbitration/mediation; contract; business; transactional; procurement; technology; torts; personal injury; real estate 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 official job descriptions below.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position offers full benefits and a c ompetitive salary range of

$ 110,260.80 - $ 219,024.00 Annually DOQ

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2026

( Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or

statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.)

Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Top Step of Applicable Salary Range

Deputy County Counsel II

$110,260.80 - $146,432.00 Annually

Deputy County Counsel III
$ 130,104.00 - $173,139.20 Annually

Deputy County Counsel IV

$150,113.60 - $219,024.00Annually

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.

TRADITIONAL
OPTION
BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE

MODIFIED
OPTION

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental/Vision - family coverage with premium subsidies
• Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
• 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 8%
• 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
• 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
• Flexible Spending Account - County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
• $1000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
• Wellness Programs, including health club membership
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan

• 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option - up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Premium Subsidy

RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLANS

Review job-specific Benefits by following the links below:

Summary of Traditional Benefits Option

Summary of Modified Benefits Option

County Exempt Compensation Ordinance for compensation and benefits details.

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: 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.

Minimum Requirements

License : Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

--AND--

Experience :

Deputy County Counsel IV: Four (4) years of full-time civil or criminal law experience as an attorney.

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

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

Note: (Law Clerk, Intern and Volunteer Attorney experience is not qualifying).

Desired Qualifications

Legal representation of a public entity or employment in a legal office of a public agency practicing employment law is desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications will be accepted until further notice. 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 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 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 Information .

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

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/ .

Salary:

$110,260.80 - $219,024.00 Annually