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Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-03100-01
Department:County Counsel
Opening Date: 02/17/2024
Closing Date: 2/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Take Your Career To The Next Level!
This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position OR a former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months.Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
*Salary above effective 2/24/24
The Office of the County Counsel invites applicants for Principal Assistant County Counsel to direct the activities of the the General Advisory or Litigation Unit within the department. The Principal Assistant advises County Counsel on policy, procedures and programs; oversees professional, supervisory and support staff; and participates in personnel matters. Additionally, the position will handle and oversee complex legal and litigation work and provide legal advice and representation to county departments, special districts, and government officials.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as Deputy County Counsel IV or higher with San Bernardino County, of which 12 months must be as a Supervising Deputy County Counsel or Deputy County Counsel V.
--AND--
License:
Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
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.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 clickHERE 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 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group B
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
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
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The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
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Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California?
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License Number: If you answered YES to the question above, provide your license number.
04
Please list your dates of employment, with San Bernardino County as a Deputy County Counsel IV, Deputy County Counsel V, and/or Supervising Deputy County, including including month/year you started and ended at each level.(Please do not include experience at the I/II/III levels.)Example:Deputy County Counsel IV, 1/1/2010-12/31/2019Deputy County Counsel V, 1/1/2019-12/13/2020Supervising Deputy County Counsel, 1/1/2020-present
05
Describe your experience as a lead attorney or supervisor/mentor over attorneys, paralegals and support staff. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described. (Do not include internships, clerkships or volunteer attorney experience).
06
Describe your experience as an attorney assigned to special projects. Indicate the nature of the project, your responsibility for organizing and coordinating project staff, defining project goals, developing and monitoring project time frames and evaluating project outcomes. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
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Describe your experience with County Counsel administrative matters, such as, but not limited to, participation in developing and/or implementing internal policies, procedures, handbooks; participation in attorney/paralegal recruitment; and participation in employee performance reviews and/or disciplinary actions. Indicate the nature of the matter, your responsibility, if any, for identifying the managerial need, and your contribution to addressing the need. Indicate the nature of the matter, your responsibility, if any, for identifying the managerial need, and your contribution to addressing the need. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
08
Describe your experience with general advisory work for client departments, such as, but not limited to, review, preparation or revision of County ordinances, policies, standard practices or manuals; review, negotiation, drafting, enforcement, of County contracts; client training; representation of boards or commissions or other Brown Act bodies; direct communication or work with members of the Board of Supervisors or other elected officer(s) of the County. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
09
Describe your experience in complex civil litigation cases, including the specific legal issues at stake, such as but not limited to, employment, civil rights, eminent domain, public entity liability. Indicate your responsibility in the litigation and your direct involvement with the client department and department head, senior County management, and/or the Board of Supervisors. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
13
Describe your experience with County Counsel administrative matters, such as, but not limited to, participation in developing and/or implementing internal policies, procedures, handbooks; participation in attorney/paralegal recruitment; and participation in employee performance reviews and/or disciplinary actions. Indicate the nature of the matter, your responsibility, if any, for identifying the managerial need, and your contribution to addressing the need. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-03100-01
Department:County Counsel
Opening Date: 02/17/2024
Closing Date: 2/28/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
Take Your Career To The Next Level!
This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position OR a former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months.Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.
*Salary above effective 2/24/24
The Office of the County Counsel invites applicants for Principal Assistant County Counsel to direct the activities of the the General Advisory or Litigation Unit within the department. The Principal Assistant advises County Counsel on policy, procedures and programs; oversees professional, supervisory and support staff; and participates in personnel matters. Additionally, the position will handle and oversee complex legal and litigation work and provide legal advice and representation to county departments, special districts, and government officials.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
Minimum Requirements
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as Deputy County Counsel IV or higher with San Bernardino County, of which 12 months must be as a Supervising Deputy County Counsel or Deputy County Counsel V.
--AND--
License:
Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
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.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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 clickHERE 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 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 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 for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group B
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
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
01
The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above instructions.
02
Are you an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California?
- Yes
- No
03
License Number: If you answered YES to the question above, provide your license number.
04
Please list your dates of employment, with San Bernardino County as a Deputy County Counsel IV, Deputy County Counsel V, and/or Supervising Deputy County, including including month/year you started and ended at each level.(Please do not include experience at the I/II/III levels.)Example:Deputy County Counsel IV, 1/1/2010-12/31/2019Deputy County Counsel V, 1/1/2019-12/13/2020Supervising Deputy County Counsel, 1/1/2020-present
05
Describe your experience as a lead attorney or supervisor/mentor over attorneys, paralegals and support staff. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described. (Do not include internships, clerkships or volunteer attorney experience).
06
Describe your experience as an attorney assigned to special projects. Indicate the nature of the project, your responsibility for organizing and coordinating project staff, defining project goals, developing and monitoring project time frames and evaluating project outcomes. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
07
Describe your experience with County Counsel administrative matters, such as, but not limited to, participation in developing and/or implementing internal policies, procedures, handbooks; participation in attorney/paralegal recruitment; and participation in employee performance reviews and/or disciplinary actions. Indicate the nature of the matter, your responsibility, if any, for identifying the managerial need, and your contribution to addressing the need. Indicate the nature of the matter, your responsibility, if any, for identifying the managerial need, and your contribution to addressing the need. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
08
Describe your experience with general advisory work for client departments, such as, but not limited to, review, preparation or revision of County ordinances, policies, standard practices or manuals; review, negotiation, drafting, enforcement, of County contracts; client training; representation of boards or commissions or other Brown Act bodies; direct communication or work with members of the Board of Supervisors or other elected officer(s) of the County. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
09
Describe your experience in complex civil litigation cases, including the specific legal issues at stake, such as but not limited to, employment, civil rights, eminent domain, public entity liability. Indicate your responsibility in the litigation and your direct involvement with the client department and department head, senior County management, and/or the Board of Supervisors. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
10
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
11
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. 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.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
13
Describe your experience with County Counsel administrative matters, such as, but not limited to, participation in developing and/or implementing internal policies, procedures, handbooks; participation in attorney/paralegal recruitment; and participation in employee performance reviews and/or disciplinary actions. Indicate the nature of the matter, your responsibility, if any, for identifying the managerial need, and your contribution to addressing the need. Provide your position title, the name of employer and dates of employment for all work experience described.
Required Question
