Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV

Come join a team that serves and protects San Bernardino County, its treasury, and its governing body, by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the County in litigation.

SALARY INCREASES

Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. 

Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.

BENEFITS

14 Paid Holidays & 1 Floater per year

80 hours of Administrative Leave per year; Up to 160 hours of Vacation Time; Up to 95 hours of Sick Time per year 

RECRUITMENT BONUSNewly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!* *See Exempt Employee Compensation Ordinance for details (page 78-81).
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULEAttorneys 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.
 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. Employees may also be eligible for The County's Tuition Loan Repayment Program. Review here for details.

APPLY TODAY FOR MARCH 13, 2026 PRIORITY REVIEW DATE!

The Office of County Counsel is recruiting for Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV to provide legal services to various County departments and other public agencies. The current vacancy focuses on real estate or healthcare; however this recruitment may be used to fill positions in other practice areas which may include: real estate; healthcare; employment; administrative law proceedings; civil rights; eminent domain; public entity liability; environmental/land use; workers compensation; taxation, guardianship and conservatorship; appeals; arbitration/mediation; contract; business; transactional; procurement; technology; torts; personal injury; and construction law.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT
Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy County Counsel Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the Exempt Compensation Ordinance. Please see the official job descriptions below.
SALARY INCREASE

Employees are eligible for merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step. 

Refer to the Exempt Employee Ordinance for details.

Deputy County Counsel II$ 114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually
Deputy County Counsel III
$135,345.60-$180,128.00 Annually

Deputy County Counsel IV$156,166.40- $227,843.20 Annually

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: 

Summary of Benefits

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.  

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.