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Attorney For The Law Offices Of The Public Defender (Contract)
San Bernardino CountyNot Specifiedfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Jul 2026
💰 $172,993/yr($74,672/yr – $172,993/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 25-PDATTY-01
Department: Public Defender
Job classification: Contract-Benefits
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal, Attorney
Summary
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of applications are received.
The Office of the San Bernardino County Public Defender is currently recruiting qualified candidates to work as contract Attorneys for the Public Defense Pilot Program. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to represent clients with resentencing under Penal Code Sections 1170(d(1), 1170.95, and 3051. (See BSCC website for information about the Public Defense Pilot Program.)
Public Defense Pilot Program contract attorney duties will include conducting legal research, filing and litigating motions in court, managing client case files, corresponding with clients, participating in an orientation process, and ongoing training. Positions will be primarily located in San Bernardino with the possibility of additional assignments in Rancho Cucamonga.
Excellent Salary and Benefits
These positions offer a competitive salary, from $74,672 to $172,993 annually, commensurate with experience. Additionally, a generous benefit package includes health, dental, vision and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Please note: These are Contract positions and do not attain regular status as County employees.
Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Examples of duties
Qualified candidates must be licensed attorneys with the California State Bar in good standing.Qualifications
Supplemental information
Candidates should submit an application and/or resume as soon as possible for immediate consideration. Applications will be accepted until sufficient applications are received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Applications will be referred directly to the hiring department for consideration.
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