County Counsel Paralegal Job at San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County San Bernardino, CA
$58,864 - $81,744 a year
The Job
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number are received.
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $ 81,744 annually.
New Top Step of $83,782 effective 7/15/23
The Office of the County Counsel is recruiting for County Counsel Paralegals who provide assistance to civil attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, responses to Public Records Act requests, discovery requests, document and video redactions, document productions, and assist with research, analysis, and hearing and trial preparation.
For more detailed information, refer to the County Counsel Paralegaljob description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE
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, click here .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained.
Minimum Requirements
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience in legal analysis, researching and drafting legal pleadings and memoranda, and other documents; reviewing, collating and redacting discovery and other legal documents; and/or propounding discovery and trial preparation for civil or other litigation;
AND currently working
or has worked as a Paralegal within the last 5 years.
-AND-
Applicants must possess one of the following educational requirements in
addition to the experience requirement:
Education:
Option 1: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
Option 2: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter), or equivalent, units in law-related courses that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education.
Option 3: A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one (1) year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three (3) years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three (3) years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks.
Desired Qualifications
Prior paralegal experience assisting clients or witnesses, including expert witnesses; gathering or redacting documents; assisting with preparing legal documents; preparing or responding to discovery requests; assisting attorneys during trials; and prior experience with either Lexis-Nexis and/or WestLaw.
Note: Applicants are strongly encouraged to attach a writing sample to the online application.
Selection Process
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include in your application and supplemental questions your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline. A p plications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline. A p plications are currently being accepted until a sufficient number have been received; recruitment may close at any time without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be
via email
. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 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 web browser used to submit the application.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. 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 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 web 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.
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