Top 25 Dependency lawyer Jobs in California

Juvenile Dependency Attorney II/III/IV*
San Bernardino County —San Bernardino, CA
- $114,712.00 - $227,843.20 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Fingerprint clearance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Contracting Attorney - Special Appointments
Fresno Superior Court —Fresno, CA
- $102 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, II, III
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $96,699.20 - $179,233.60 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Associate Attorney
Children’s Advocacy Group, Inc. —San Bernardino, CA
- $98,000 - $165,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Experience working with children
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
14d
Corridor Program Managing Attorney
Dependency Advocacy Center —San Jose, CA
- $108,000 - $115,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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5d
Deputy County Counsel II-V
Stanislaus County —California
- $88,712.00 - $213,012.80 a year
- Overtime
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- 1 year
ATTORNEY (CONTRACT)
Children's Law Center of California —Monterey Park, CA
- $88,510 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Litigation Attorney II/III/IV*
San Bernardino County —San Bernardino, CA
- $114,712.00 - $227,843.20 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Research
- Military encouraged
- Paid holidays
- Loan repayment program
Independent Contractor Attorneys Conflict Dependency Counsel
Glenn County Superior Court —Willows, CA
- $65 an hour
- Part-time
- Senior level
Deputy County Counsel III/IV
County of Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $137,009.60 - $214,964.00 a year
- Background check
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Managing Attorney
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF LOS ANGELES INC —Los Angeles, CA
- $70,304 - $90,271 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Management
- Writing skills
- Free parking
- Disability insurance
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6d
Staff Attorney (Immigration Removal Defense)
Immigrant Defenders Law Center —Santa Ana, CA
- $82,000 - $97,000 a year
- Nights as needed
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Associate Attorney
Fitzgerald, Alvarez & Ciummo, PLC —Fresno, CA
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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6d
Family Defense Attorney
Dependency Advocacy Center —San Jose, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Attorney
Dependency Advocacy Center —San Jose, CA
- $90,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV **$16K Hiring Incentive
Tuolumne County —Tuolumne County, CA
- $22.98 - $27.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) ATTORNEY
Children's Law Center of California —Monterey Park, CA
- $88,510 - $118,946 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Staff Attorney for Youth Legal Services(YLS)
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County —San Jose, CA
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
Product Counsel
Beacon Software —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Agile
- Senior level
- 4 years
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11d
Dependency Staff Attorney
Legal Services for Children —San Francisco, CA
- $80,474 - $97,357 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Spanish
- Addiction Medicine
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

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Juvenile Dependency Attorney II/III/IV*

San Bernardino County -
San Bernardino, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$114,712.00 - $227,843.20 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Child welfare law
Juvenile justice law
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Full Job Description

The Job

Come join a team that serves and protects San Bernardino County, its treasury, and its governing body, by providing timely and accurate legal services and aggressively representing the County in litigation.

PRIORITY REVIEW
Applications submitted by Friday, August 14th, will be sent to the department for Priority Review.

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/application information, review here.

San Bernardino County also has reciprocity with CalPERS and other California '37 Act counties.

Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.

County Counsel is recruiting for a Juvenile Dependency Attorney* to represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court. Attorneys in this unit appear in statutorily-required hearings, special interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court hearings.

Official County Title: Deputy County Counsel II, Deputy County Counsel III, Deputy County Counsel 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 .

Juvenile Dependency Attorney II

$114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually

Juvenile Dependency Attorney III
$135,345.60-$180,128.00 Annually

Juvenile Dependency Attorney IV
$156,166.40-$227,843.20 Annually

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Exempt Compensation Ordinance

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

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 and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

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Experience:

Juvenile Dependency Attorney IV: Forty-eight (48) months of experience as an attorney, of which thirty-six (36) months was handling juvenile dependency cases.

Juvenile Dependency Attorney III: Thirty (30) months of experience as an attorney, of which eighteen (18) months was handling juvenile dependency cases.

Juvenile Dependency Attorney II: Twelve (12) months of experience handling juvenile dependency cases.

Note: Experience as a Juvenile Dependency Attorney includes experience as a County Counsel, Minor's Counsel, or Parent's Counsel.

Desired Qualifications

Experience handling juvenile cases in San Bernardino County Dependency Court is highly desirable.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire; therefore, it is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Priority Review: Applications submitted by Friday, August 14, 2026, will be sent to the department for Priority Review.

Application Procedure: Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application as soon as possible. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please review 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.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Review here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please review HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

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Juvenile Dependency Attorney II/III/IV*

Contracting Attorney - Special Appointments

Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, II, III

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Deputy County Counsel II-V

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Deputy County Counsel III/IV

Managing Attorney

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Associate Attorney

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Deputy Public Defender I/II/III/IV **$16K Hiring Incentive

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