Paralegal- District Attorney Office

Paralegal

San Bernardino County is recruiting for paralegals who will work for the District Attorney's office. Paralegals will assist the Deputy District Attorneys with the preparation of cases for both criminal and civil prosecutions. Paralegals work with attorneys to analyze cases and identify legal questions; research legal sources such as statutes, ordinances, regulations, court decisions; review police reports; and review and draft criminal and civil pleadings, jury instructions, verdict forms, and other litigation related documents.

Paralegals will also work with other staff and agencies to obtain, organize, and provide discovery, review transcriptions, manage electronic and digital files and evidence, and compile and organize trial exhibits.

• Assist Deputy District Attorneys with case preparation for criminal and civil prosecutions.
• Analyze cases, identify legal questions, and research statutes, ordinances, regulations, and court decisions.
• Review police reports and draft criminal and civil pleadings, jury instructions, verdict forms, and other litigation documents.
• Obtain, organize, and provide discovery; review transcriptions; manage electronic and digital files and evidence; and compile and organize trial exhibits.

• Detail-oriented with proven ability to work effectively with attorneys and support staff.
• Experience with trial preparation, motion writing, and discovery procedures.
• Proficient in managing case-related data using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Bilingual skills are desirable but not required. Additional compensation may be associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills.

• Certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
• Certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires a minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter) units in law-related courses accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education.
• Baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject from an accredited college or university, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney active member of the State Bar of California for at least three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks.

• 3% salary increase effective February 2026.
• 14 paid holidays + 1 floater.
• Up to 160 hours of paid vacation.
• Up to 80 hours of paid sick leave.
• County pension plan for retirement.

• Background investigation including DOJ/FBI fingerprint check and drug screening.
• Travel throughout the County may be required.
• No visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Applicants must complete the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm on February 6, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

For more detailed information, refer to the Paralegal job description.

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.

Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points.

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