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County attorney jobs are open across local government, public agencies, and regional legal offices, from entry-level staff attorney to senior and chief county attorney roles, with specializations in civil litigation, criminal prosecution, and land use law. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The Job
***This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Office of the District Attorney***
Your current County employment must be listed in your work history.
The Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for a Supervising Deputy District Attorney who will lead the daily operations of a functional unit or branch office. Supervisors oversee the administration of criminal cases, including preparation, presentation, and appeal, and are responsible for developing staff, managing performance, allocating workloads, maintaining case quality, and implementing Office priorities.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Deputy District Attorney classification specifications.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. The District Attorney's Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by: respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the County whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum Requirements
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate demonstrates sound prosecutorial judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead and develop others. Strong candidates have experience mentoring attorneys, coordinating the work of others, resolving workplace conflicts, and improving operational practices. They communicate effectively, remain composed under pressure, apply policies fairly and consistently, and connect division responsibilities to the broader mission of the Office.
Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence, practical problem solving, strategic thinking, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to provide candid advice while supporting Office decisions consistent with legal and ethical responsibilities. Relevant leadership experience may include formal supervision, acting assignments, mentoring, training responsibilities, or leadership of significant projects. Trial experience is valuable but does not, by itself, establish supervisory readiness.
Selection Process
Examination 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, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Application Process: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm on November 13, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the 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.
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
The Job
***This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, Office of the District Attorney***
Your current County employment must be listed in your work history.
The Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for a Supervising Deputy District Attorney who will lead the daily operations of a functional unit or branch office. Supervisors oversee the administration of criminal cases, including preparation, presentation, and appeal, and are responsible for developing staff, managing performance, allocating workloads, maintaining case quality, and implementing Office priorities.
The resulting list may be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County. For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Deputy District Attorney classification specifications.
The San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office represents the interests of the People in the criminal justice system, as mandated by California State law. The District Attorney's Office serves the residents of San Bernardino County by: respecting and inspiring confidence in the rule of law, both inside and outside the Office; collaboratively ensuring justice with excellence, integrity and compassion by transparently partnering with the public, law enforcement, and the judiciary; stewarding public resources to hold the guilty accountable, support victims of crime, and honoring the humanity of all involved in the criminal justice system; restoring a culture of service and accountability to the most powerful law office in the County whose singular mission will be to restore systems and people to provide equal justice for all.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Assignment: Assignments may be made to any location in the County depending on the needs of the department.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.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memorandum of Understanding
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.
Minimum Requirements
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate demonstrates sound prosecutorial judgment, integrity, accountability, and the ability to lead and develop others. Strong candidates have experience mentoring attorneys, coordinating the work of others, resolving workplace conflicts, and improving operational practices. They communicate effectively, remain composed under pressure, apply policies fairly and consistently, and connect division responsibilities to the broader mission of the Office.
Candidates should demonstrate emotional intelligence, practical problem solving, strategic thinking, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to provide candid advice while supporting Office decisions consistent with legal and ethical responsibilities. Relevant leadership experience may include formal supervision, acting assignments, mentoring, training responsibilities, or leadership of significant projects. Trial experience is valuable but does not, by itself, establish supervisory readiness.
Selection Process
Examination 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, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Application Process: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00pm on November 13, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
If you require technical assistance, follow this link 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 your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the 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.
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
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Who's Hiring
- Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan15
- Pima County7
- Williamson County Adult Probation5W
- State of Idaho4
- Cayuga County2
Top Industries Hiring
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in county attorney jobs.
- Active bar membership in the hiring state required
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Experience in civil litigation or criminal prosecution on behalf of a government entity
- Knowledge of state statutes, county ordinances, and administrative law
- Ability to advise elected officials, boards, and county departments on legal matters
- Familiarity with public records law, open meetings requirements, and ethics rules
Tips for Your County Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume for public sector
County attorney hiring panels look for experience with government entities, statutory authority, and public records law. Replace private-firm language like 'client development' with terms like 'county board representation' and 'intergovernmental agreements' so reviewers immediately recognize relevant experience.
Highlight bar admission in every state
County attorney postings almost always specify active bar membership in the hiring state. List every state where you hold active admission at the top of your resume, not buried in credentials, so screeners confirm eligibility before reading anything else.
Target openings by practice area concentration
Postings vary widely by focus, from child protective services litigation to zoning appeals or tax collection enforcement. Filter your search by those specializations rather than the generic title alone, since responsibilities and required experience differ enough to affect whether you're actually competitive.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists county attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a structured oral panel interview
County attorney interviews frequently use a formal panel with scored rubrics, not a conversational format. Practice delivering concise, structured answers to scenario-based legal questions, and avoid assuming you can follow up with written materials the way you might in a private-sector interview.
Negotiate start date and continuing education terms
Government salary bands leave little room for base-pay negotiation, but start dates, CLE reimbursement, and remote-work arrangements are often flexible. Make those your negotiation focus instead of the base figure, which is usually set by county pay ordinance.
County Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most county attorneys?
The most active employers for county attorneys right now are Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, Pima County, and Williamson County Adult Probation, and the most openings are in Texas, New York, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to track county budget cycles, so new postings often appear in the first and third quarters of the fiscal year.
How many county attorney jobs are remote?
About 41% of county attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most legal roles because courtroom appearances, board meetings, and in-person client advising are core functions. Advisory and transactional work, such as contract review and policy drafting, is most likely to allow partial remote arrangements.
How do you become a county attorney?
You earn a Juris Doctor, pass the bar exam in the state where you want to practice, and gain litigation or advisory experience, often starting in a district attorney's office, public defender's office, or general civil practice. From there, you apply for staff attorney roles within a county legal department and work toward senior or chief county attorney positions over time.
How do you get hired as a county attorney with little experience?
Entry-level county attorney roles, sometimes titled assistant county attorney or staff attorney, are a realistic starting point after bar admission. Government internships and law school clinics focused on municipal or administrative law help most. Emphasize any experience with public agencies, even if unpaid, and apply to smaller counties where candidate pools are narrower and generalist work is expected from day one.
What does the county attorney interview process look like?
Most county attorney processes begin with an application review by HR and a department supervisor, followed by a structured panel interview with legal staff and sometimes elected officials like commissioners or a county board. Candidates are typically asked scenario-based questions tied to local government law. A writing sample review and reference checks usually precede any offer, and the full process commonly takes several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to county attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to county attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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