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The Job TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL. This recruitment is only open to current County of San Bernardino, Fire Department, or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX), or intern position OR a former PSE, WEX, or intern whose assignment has ended within the last 6 months. Your County employment must be clearly listed in your work history.

The Office of the County Counsel invites applicants to apply for Supervising Deputy County Counsel. The 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 Supervising Deputy County Counsel 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. --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.

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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.. For important information on employment processes and submitting job applications, see links below: Guide to Completing a County Job Application Applicant Information and the County Employment Process