Workers' Compensation Attorney II/III/IV*

Job Description:

Workers' Compensation Attorney II/III/IV*

Description

The Job

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. For more details, refer to the website .
Employees may also be eligible for The County's Tuition Loan Repayment Program. Review the Exempt Ordinance for details.

The County Counsel's Office is recruiting for a Workers' Compensation Attorney. The position will perform the following duties:

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues.
  
• Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research.
  
• Communicate, effectively work with, and provide guidance to Risk Management claim partners/adjusters.
• Prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings.
  
• Draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters.
  
• Prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and writs.
  
• Take depositions of applicants and cross-examinations of physicians.
  
• Prepare strategies for resolution with little or no supervision.
  
• Prepare for hearings including trial, cross-examination, trial exhibits and witnesses with little or no supervision.
  
• Communicate with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, witnesses and opposing counsel and maintain a large caseload with little or no supervision.
  

*Official Title: Deputy County Counsel II/III/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 .

Deputy County Counsel II
$114,712.00 - $152,339.20 Annually

Deputy County Counsel III
$135,345.60 - $180,128.00 Annually

Deputy County Counsel IV
$156,166.40 - $227,843.20 Annually

The County Offers Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Summary of Benefits

The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO ) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background/Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam prior to employment.

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

License: Active membership with the California Bar Association.

--AND--

Workers' Compensation Attorney II: Twelve (12) months of e xperience as a workers' compensation attorney.

Workers' Compensation Attorney III: Thirty (30) months of experience as a workers' compensation attorney.

Workers' Compensation Attorney IV: Forty-eight (48) months of experience as a workers' compensation attorney.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have two years of experience working in Workers' Compensation as a member of the State Bar of California. Attorneys that are certified as a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law are highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees 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 recruitmentfiling 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

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$114,712.00 - $227,843.20 Annually