What are the responsibilities and job description for the San Bernardino County - Litigation Attorney II/III/IV position at Black Lawyers?
Company IntroSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks.Job Description / DutiesCome join a team that serves and protects San Bernardino County by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the County in litigation.RECRUITMENT BONUSNewly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $3,000!FLEXIBLE SCHEDULEAttorneys may have the opportunity to work a flexible schedule after six months of employment.LOAN FORGIVENESSSan Bernardino County Counsel employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.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.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;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.Minimum Requirements : License : Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.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.Salary Range / Hourly Rate$105,996.80 - $210,537.60 AnnuallyOther Benefits and PerksHealth care, dental, etc.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $105,997 - $210,538
