San Bernardino County Counsel office is looking for a Civil Law Student Intern who wants to learn how to serve as the County's legal advisor. This intern will learn how to provide legal advice on civil matters and how County Counsel defend and prosecute actions on behalf of the County.
The Intern Will Also Learn How Our Deputy County Counsel:
Confer and advise assigned County agencies, departments, boards, commissions, and various special and school districts on legal matters.
Prepare written opinions and render informal opinions on legal questions.
Research and draft ordinances, contracts, agreements, resolutions, and other legal documents; review the same for legality.
About The Department
County Counsel serves and protects the county, its treasury, and its governing body, by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the county in litigation. Legal services shall be performed while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards while fostering high morale and productivity in the workplace through collaborative efforts dedicated to continuous improvement.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation, drug test, verification of employment history and education.
Sponsorship: Please note 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
Must have completed one (1) or more years in law school or a recent graduate.
Transcripts must be submitted with your application to be considered.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application as soon as possible before this opportunity is filled. Applications and Resumes will be sent to the department for selection.
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 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
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