San Bernardino County
County Counsel Senior Paralegal
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
RECRUITMENT CONDITIONS
This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County Fire Department or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, WEX, or intern position. Former PSE, WEX, or interns are eligible to apply up to 6 months from the end of their assignment.
SALARY INCREASES 4% Effective February 2026
Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
STEP ADVANCEMENTS Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5%.
Senior Paralegals 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.
POSITION SUMMARY Office of the County Counsel
is recruiting for a
Senior Paralegal
in the Litigation Unit. The Senior Paralegal will serve as a lead to other lower-level Paralegals and Paralegal Interns. Senior Paralegals operate with a high degree of independence, original writing and discretion in pursuing appropriate courses of action and may assist attorneys in the preparation of cases for trial and various hearing matters.
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.
BENEFITS PACKAGE Health Benefits
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
Vision: Employee Coverage
Premium subsidies to offset health costs
Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
Paid Time Off
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)
Retirement Perks
Generous pension
Retirement reciprocity may be available
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
Additional benefits include: 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.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time experience in propounding and responding to discovery, researching and drafting legal pleadings, responding to Public Records Act requests or other document production requests, and preparing legal research memoranda
AND
must be currently working as a County Counsel Paralegal in San Bernardino County.
Education Options
(select one of the following):
Option 1: Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Option 2: 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), or equivalent, 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: A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, 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 (3) years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Advanced level of experience, knowledge and ability to assist with the review and preparation of complex legal documents and matters.
Ability to interpret and analyze applicable state and federal law.
Ability to analyze requests for public records, review databases of documents to separate responsive records from exempt or privileged records and work with attorney in preparing response to the requestor.
High level of independence and ability to produce original writings.
Ability to conduct complex legal research from a variety of sources.
Ability to prepare procedures to reflect changes in the law and provide appropriate training.
Lead/supervisory skills to identify and recommend changes in staff workloads and assignments to direct workflow.
Paralegal experience assisting civil law attorneys with civil litigation in a California County Counsel’s Office and/or experience in the area of civil law in a public agency is highly desirable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE To be considered, please complete and submit the online employment application by January 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please keep your email address current and manage your email settings to receive recruitment information.
Technical assistance can be obtained by reviewing the Government Jobs online application guide or by contacting the Toll‑Free Applicant Support line at 855‑524‑5627. Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE 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. Refer here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
APPLICATION INFORMATION Please refer here for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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SALARY INCREASES 4% Effective February 2026
Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
STEP ADVANCEMENTS Bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5%.
Senior Paralegals 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.
POSITION SUMMARY Office of the County Counsel
is recruiting for a
Senior Paralegal
in the Litigation Unit. The Senior Paralegal will serve as a lead to other lower-level Paralegals and Paralegal Interns. Senior Paralegals operate with a high degree of independence, original writing and discretion in pursuing appropriate courses of action and may assist attorneys in the preparation of cases for trial and various hearing matters.
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.
BENEFITS PACKAGE Health Benefits
Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
Vision: Employee Coverage
Premium subsidies to offset health costs
Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
Paid Time Off
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)
Retirement Perks
Generous pension
Retirement reciprocity may be available
457(b) Deferred Compensation
Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)
Additional benefits include: 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.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time experience in propounding and responding to discovery, researching and drafting legal pleadings, responding to Public Records Act requests or other document production requests, and preparing legal research memoranda
AND
must be currently working as a County Counsel Paralegal in San Bernardino County.
Education Options
(select one of the following):
Option 1: Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Option 2: 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), or equivalent, 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: A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, 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 (3) years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Advanced level of experience, knowledge and ability to assist with the review and preparation of complex legal documents and matters.
Ability to interpret and analyze applicable state and federal law.
Ability to analyze requests for public records, review databases of documents to separate responsive records from exempt or privileged records and work with attorney in preparing response to the requestor.
High level of independence and ability to produce original writings.
Ability to conduct complex legal research from a variety of sources.
Ability to prepare procedures to reflect changes in the law and provide appropriate training.
Lead/supervisory skills to identify and recommend changes in staff workloads and assignments to direct workflow.
Paralegal experience assisting civil law attorneys with civil litigation in a California County Counsel’s Office and/or experience in the area of civil law in a public agency is highly desirable.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE To be considered, please complete and submit the online employment application by January 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please keep your email address current and manage your email settings to receive recruitment information.
Technical assistance can be obtained by reviewing the Government Jobs online application guide or by contacting the Toll‑Free Applicant Support line at 855‑524‑5627. Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or web browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA COMPLIANCE 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. Refer here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
APPLICATION INFORMATION Please refer here for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
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