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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 Principal Assistant County Counsel job description.
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.
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License:
Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
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.
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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. Click here 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
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