Juvenile Dependency Attorney II/III/IV*

SAN-Bernardino-Count; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 114,712 - 227,843; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus up to $3,000

Merit-based step increases

Flexible schedule after six months

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking a Juvenile Dependency Attorney to represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court. The selected attorneys will handle statutorily required hearings, interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court matters.

Initial appointment offers eligibility for the Deputy County Counsel II–IV series. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the State Bar of California.

Qualifications

• Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court.
• Appear in statutorily-required hearings, special interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court hearings.

Education

State Bar of California membership

Job description

Come join a team that serves and protects San Bernardino County, its treasury, and its governing body, by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the County in litigation.

PRIORITY REVIEW: Applications submitted by Friday, August 14th, will be sent to the department for Priority Review.

RECRUITMENT BONUS: Newly 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 SCHEDULE: Attorneys 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.

San Bernardino County also has reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.

County Counsel is recruiting for a Juvenile Dependency Attorney* to represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court. Attorneys in this unit appear in statutorily-required hearings, special interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court hearings.

Official County Title: Deputy County Counsel II, Deputy County Counsel III, Deputy County Counsel 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.

Juvenile Dependency Attorney II: $114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually

Juvenile Dependency Attorney III: $135,345.60-$180,128.00 Annually

Juvenile Dependency Attorney IV: $156,166.40-$227,843.20 Annually

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Flexible schedule: Attorneys 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.
• Merit-based step increases within the salary range, up to the maximum step.
• Salary ranges: Juvenile Dependency Attorney II – $114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually; III – $135,345.60-$180,128.00 Annually; IV – $156,166.40-$227,843.20 Annually.
• Reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties.
• Alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
• 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.
• License: Active membership and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

EXPERIENCE

• Juvenile Dependency Attorney IV: Forty-eight (48) months of experience as an attorney, of which thirty-six (36) months was handling juvenile dependency cases.
• Juvenile Dependency Attorney III: Thirty (30) months of experience as an attorney, of which eighteen (18) months was handling juvenile dependency cases.
• Juvenile Dependency Attorney II: Twelve (12) months of experience handling juvenile dependency cases.

Note: Experience as a Juvenile Dependency Attorney includes experience as a County Counsel, Minor's Counsel, or Parent's Counsel. Experience handling juvenile cases in San Bernardino County Dependency Court is highly desirable.

Priority Review: Applications submitted by Friday, August 14, 2026, will be sent to the department for Priority Review.

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. Review here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.