County Counsel Senior Paralegal

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

Paid Time Off

Retirement Perks

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) :

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

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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