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Job Description
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San Bernardino County, Public Defender, is recruiting for a Public Service Employee (PSE) to serve as a Clerical Assistant in the Special Litigation Unit. The Clerical Assistant will assist with preparing, reviewing, and processing a wide variety of legal documents, digital media, confidential records and correspondence.- Provide clerical support to attorneys; screen and route phone calls; provide information to the public; and perform reception duties in a legal office.
- Prepare and maintain confidential case files; file legal documents; and process forms and related requests.
- Prepare daily calendars; assist attorneys with case file management; and process discovery documents and files.
- Perform general office duties; print documents; make copies; scan documents; and store and organize digital media.
- Provide vacation and temporary relief as required.
ABOUT THE PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE
The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a county department that is staffed with attorneys licensed by the State Bar of California. The attorneys who handle cases in court are called Deputy Public Defenders. In addition to attorneys, the Public Defender employs Investigators to fully investigate cases handled by the Department. The Department also has a unit of social service practitioners and support staff to ensure the best holistic representation for clients.
The Public Defender will be appointed to represent any criminal or civil commitment defendant who cannot afford to hire an attorney, unless the office has a legal conflict of interest with that defendant’s case. The Public Defender represents adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor or felony crimes, and individuals facing involuntary civil commitment for mental disorders or commitment under the Sexually Violent Predator statute.
The Law Offices of the Public Defender San Bernardino County is a leader in innovation, developing and implementing programs to operate more efficiently and improving individual lives. Using a holistic approach, the Public Defender seeks to increase client opportunities for achieving self-sufficiency. In addition to providing legal defense, our agency also seeks to arrange client access to social service programs and assistance with receiving alcohol and drug rehabilitation services and counseling for mental health issues.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: A background investigation will be conducted, including a DOJ/FBI fingerprint check and drug screening.
Employment Status: This position is extra-help, and incumbents do not attain status as regular County employee. Although this position is of limited duration and temporary in nature, assignments may be up to twelve (12) months. This position will participate in the County's Deferred Compensation Plan and does not earn any other benefits.
Availability: Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Option 1: Six (6) months of experience performing clerical tasks in a law office, which includes processing confidential correspondence, answering phones, taking messages, managing client files, processing legal documents, and supporting attorney staff.
Option 2: One (1) year of clerical experience in an office environment.
Desired Qualifications
An ideal candidate is someone with clerical experience in a law office environment.
Selection Process
Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the closing date. The recruitment will close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified c andidates will be referred directly to the department.
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.
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.
Please review for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.
Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan 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. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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