Closing Date: 20th February, 2026
Description:
The Office of the County Counsel invites applicants to apply for Supervising Deputy County Counsel for the Litigation Unit.The Supervising Deputy County Counsel will direct/oversee the County Counsel staff assigned to the Litigation Unit. The position will provide administrative input and support; participate in personnel matters; and provide supervision of attorneys and staff who provide legal services to client departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and federal courts. The position is also expected to identify, recommend and provide training to the professional and support staff in the unit and to client departments.
For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Deputy County Counsel job description.
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 with specific experience in civil litigation.
- -AND--
- 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 refer HERE 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.
EEO/ADA: 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 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
