Salary : $180,107.20 - $258,752.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19822-01
Department: County Counsel
Opening Date: 07/25/2026
Closing Date: 8/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The JobThe Office of the County Counsel invites applicants to apply for Supervising Deputy County CounselThe list established from this recruitment will be used to fill an existing vacancy in the Juvenile Dependency Unit.
The Supervising Deputy County Counsel position directs/oversees subunits in the General Advisory, Litigation, or Juvenile Dependency Units. These positions provide administrative input and support; supervision of professional and support staff; and participation in personnel matters. Additionally, a position in the General Advisory unit will provide legal advice and assistance to client departments as assigned. A position in the Litigation unit will supervise attorneys and staff who provide legal services to client departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and federal courts. A position in the Juvenile Dependency unit will supervise attorneys who represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court dependency matters. These positions are also expected to identify, recommend and provide training to the professional and support staff in each unit and to client departments.
For more detailed information, refer to the job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required, and employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Background: Candidates must successfully pass an extensive background investigation, which may include (but is not limited to) a credit check, fingerprint check, and medical exam.
State Bar: Must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California at the time of hire. This status must be maintained in order to remain employed in this classification.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: Must currently hold regular status as a Deputy County Counsel IV or currently be employed in the Deputy County Counsel V classification in the office of the San Bernardino County Counsel AND possess 5 years of experience practicing California municipal law or public agency civil law.
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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.
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
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 reviewHERE 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.
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 * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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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. - I have read and understand the above instructions.
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Do you currently hold regular status as a Deputy County Counsel IV or are you currently employed as a Deputy County Counsel V with the office of the San Bernardino County Counsel?
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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.
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Select the box below to indicate your experience as a Deputy County Counsel V. - I have one year or more experience as a Deputy Counsel V.
- I have less than one year of experience as a Deputy County Counsel V.
- I have no experience as a Deputy County Counsel V.
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Describe your experience practicing California municipal law or public agency civil law. 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).
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Describe your experience as a lead or senior attorney, supervising/mentoring attorneys, paralegals and other support staff. 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). - I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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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. To access the guide, 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.
- 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.
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