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Litigation Attorney II/III/IV*

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Posted : Saturday, November 25, 2023 02:37 AM

JOB 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 (p.
78-80).
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.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.
The County Counsel's Office is recruiting for a Litigation Attorney.
These positions provide legal advice, assistance and representation in civil legal matters to the County and its departments.
The assignment may include representation in a variety of areas including: civil rights; torts; personal injury; public entity liability; employment law; eminent domain; environmental/land use; workers’ compensation; and administrative law proceedings.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Duties include: meeting with and advising County Departments regarding litigation; drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions; determining case strategy and representing the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings; drafting ordinances; preparing contracts; drafting, analyzing and interpreting legislation; researching and writing legal opinions; and advising boards, departments, special districts, school districts and commissions.
Note: The current vacancy is to provide legal services to County Departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and federal court; employment; dangerous conditions of public property; personal injury; public entity/employee immunities; police practices; civil rights; defense of civil lawsuits including discovery; motion preparation; mediation; arbitration; trials and appeals.
The position also includes advising on litigation questions and issues and presentation of some matters to the Board of Supervisors.
The resulting eligibility list may be used to fill additional vacancies in the County Counsel's Office as they occur.
San Bernardino County Counsel employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
For more details/application information, click here.
*Official Title: Deputy County Counsel II/III/IVInitial AppointmentApplications are being accepted for the II, III, and IV levels - please click on job title below to review job description and salary for each level listed.
Your application will be reviewed for the appropriate level of placement.
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 (see page 77).
3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 24/25**Bi-annual step increases of 2.
5% up to Top Step of Applicable Salary Range New Top Step effective 7/15/23 for Deputy County Counsel IV (approximately 2.
5% increase above the top step at time it is effective)Deputy County Counsel II($98,155 - $130,353 annually) Deputy County Counsel III($115,79 - $153,982 annually)Deputy County Counsel IV ($133,432 - $189,924 annually) EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGECONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBackground: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
State Bar License: 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
(Members in good standing of California State Bar who have been assigned a license number but have inactive membership status, as well as candidates licensed out of state pending California Bar Exam results/license, are welcome to apply.
Active California Bar license will be required prior to hire.
)AND Experience: Litigation Attorney II: Twelve (12) months of civil litigation experience as an attorney.
Litigation Attorney III: Thirty (30) months of civil litigation experience as an attorney.
Litigation Attorney IV: Forty-eight (48) months of civil litigation experience as an attorney.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 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 5:00 pm on the filing deadline.
Applications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
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 before the posted filing deadline.
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.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email.
Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment.
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Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
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 spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.
Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
If you require technical assistance, please click 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.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

• Phone : (855) 524-5627

• Location : San Bernardino, CA

• Post ID: 9005524116


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