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County Counsel Paralegal
Salary
$65,603.20 - $93,371.20 Annually
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26-03498-01
Department
County Counsel
Opening Date
08/01/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
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The Office of the County Counsel is recruiting for County Counsel Paralegals who provide assistance to civil attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, responses to Public Records Act requests, discovery requests, research, analysis, and hearing and trial preparation.
For more detailed information, refer to the County Counsel Paralegal job description.
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, review here.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
1) Background: A background investigation will be conducted, including a DOJ/FBI fingerprint check.
2) Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
3) Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
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To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Exempt Ordinance
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following options:
Option 1: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Option 2: A 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 (3) years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks.
Desired Qualifications
Experience interviewing clients and witnesses, including expert witnesses; gathering documents and preparing responses to Public Records Act requests; preparing legal documents; preparing Pitchess motions; preparing and responding to discovery requests; summarizing records, deposition testimony, and information; assisting attorneys in the courtroom during civil trials, and using Lexis-Nexis and/or WestLaw research systems is highly desirable.
Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a writing sample to the online application.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: 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, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
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 need accommodations during 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 Policy.
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
Exempt Unit-Group D
San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
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Indicate possession of any of the following certificates:
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If applicable, list the schools name and address that conferred your paralegal certificate or degree. If the program was not ABA accredited, be sure to list any related coursework, including the course title/number, and number and type of units. (Ex. UCR, LAW X431, Legal Research and Writing, 3 sem units.)
03
I have a Bachelors or advanced degree and have been performing paralegal work for a California licensed attorney for at least one year and will be submitting a written declaration from the attorney as required by California Business and Professions Code 6450(c).
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If you are qualifying under educational Option 1 or Option 2 you are required to submit a copy of your paralegal certificate or degree. If qualifying under educational Option 3 you are required to submit a declaration from the supervising licensed attorney you worked under. Please scan and attach required information in the "Attachments" section of your application.
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Indicate the following regarding your writing sample:
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Please indicate your work experience drafting the following:
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Please indicate which of the following courts you have experience in:
08
If you answered "Other" to the question above, please provide additional court experience.
09
Do you have experience propounding and responding to discovery in a civil environment? Do not include any criminal experience.
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please describe your experience. Be sure to include your job title, dates of employment, and employer where experience was obtained.
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Do you have experience interviewing witnesses, especially expert witnesses?
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If you answered "YES" to the question above please describe your experience. Be sure to include your job title, dates of employment, and employer where experience was obtained.
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Do you have experience using Lexis-Nexis, WestLaw or any other legal research system?
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please describe your experience by completing the following information: Name of the system(s) Months/years of experience using the system(s) Skill level (beginner, intermediate or advanced) Reason for using the system(s)
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Do you have experience assisting trial counsel in the courtroom?
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please describe your experience. Be sure to include your job title, dates of employment, and employer where experience was obtained.
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Do you have experience in Trial Preparation?
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please describe your experience.
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Do you have experience reviewing, collating and redacting discovery, Public Records Act requests and other legal documents?
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If you answered "YES" to the question above, please describe your experience. Be sure to include your job title, dates of employment, and employer where experience was obtained.
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We have become aware of an increase in Gmails 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. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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 www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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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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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.
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Employer San Bernardino County
Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor
San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
Phone (909) 387-8304
TTY Users: 711
Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs
| Location | San Bernardino, CA |
| Salary | $65,603.20–$93,371.20 Per Year |