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Confidential Paralegal
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Confidential Paralegal
County of San Diego
This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has a current opening for Confidential Paralegal. Confidential Paralegals assist in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation of tort, civil rights and law enforcement litigation and associated cases. - Support remote teleworking with a mix of in-office and remote work - Function effectively in a busy legal office - Work under a high degree of autonomy and independence - Demonstrate the ability to be a quick learner in performing a wide variety of paralegal duties - Work in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for an assigned case load - Participate in trials - Knowledge of federal, California state and local court rules - Ability to use office productivity software like Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc. - Propose case specific discovery strategies and efficiently prepare discovery summaries Qualifications - Completion of an American Bar Association accredited paralegal program (must submit a copy of certification with application) - Eighteen (18) months of experience performing paralegal work in a public or private law office Requirements - Legal secretarial or clerical experience is not considered paralegal work for purposes of meeting the requirements - The practice of law by a licensed attorney is also not considered paralegal experience - Paralegal is defined in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 Attachments - Submit a resume - Submit three writing samples of your work product upon applying Condition of Employment - Background check (including fingerprinting) and pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment - Current County employees may be excluded from this process Evaluation - Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications - Responses on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system - Successful candidates will be referred for an interview - Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire - Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities Veteran’s Preference Policy - Preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego - Military Skills Translator available to assist in translating military experience into civilian experience Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Job Requirements
- Completion of an American Bar Association accredited paralegal program (must submit a copy of certification with application)
- Eighteen (18) months of experience performing paralegal work in a public or private law office
- Legal secretarial or clerical experience is not considered paralegal work for purposes of meeting the requirements
- The practice of law by a licensed attorney is also not considered paralegal experience
- Paralegal is defined in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450
- Attachments
- Submit a resume
- Submit three writing samples of your work product upon applying
- Condition of Employment
- Background check (including fingerprinting) and pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment
- Current County employees may be excluded from this process
- Evaluation
- Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications
- Responses on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system
- Successful candidates will be referred for an interview
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire
- Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities
- Veteran’s Preference Policy
- Preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego
- Military Skills Translator available to assist in translating military experience into civilian experience
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
- The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
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