Workers' Compensation Attorney II/III/IV*

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.

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.

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, refer to the website.
Employees may also be eligible for The County's Tuition Loan Repayment Program. Review the Exempt Ordinance for details.

The County Counsel's Office is recruiting for a Workers' Compensation Attorney. The position will perform the following duties:

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research.
• Communicate, effectively work with, and provide guidance to Risk Management claim partners/adjusters.
• Prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings.
• Draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters.
• Prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and writs.
• Take depositions of applicants and cross-examinations of physicians.
• Prepare strategies for resolution with little or no supervision.
• Prepare for hearings including trial, cross-examination, trial exhibits and witnesses with little or no supervision.
• Communicate with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, witnesses and opposing counsel and maintain a large caseload with little or no supervision.

*Official Title: Deputy County Counsel II/III/IV.
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.

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 

The County Offers Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: 

Summary of Benefits

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background/Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam prior to employment. 

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.