Confidential Paralegal-Temporary

CONFIDENTIAL PARALEGALS

The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has a current opening for CONFIDENTIAL PARALEGALS. This recruitment is for temporary positions but may be used to fill permanent positions in the future. Temporary assignments can last between 6 months and up to 12 months. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Future salary increases: June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment). Responsibilities Confidential Paralegals assist in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation of tort, civil rights and law enforcement litigation and associated cases. The ideal candidate will be an experienced paralegal who can function effectively in a busy legal office, work under a high degree of autonomy and independence, and demonstrate the ability to be a quick learner in performing a wide variety of paralegal duties. In addition, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for an assigned case load and have the opportunity to participate in trials. Helpful skills include knowledge of federal, California state and local court rules; the ability to use office productivity software like Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.; the ability to propose case specific discovery strategies and efficiently prepare discovery summaries. Minimum Qualifications Completion of an American Bar Association accredited paralegal program. In order for this certification to qualify you must submit a copy of your certification with your 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. Transportation Requirement Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work. Blind Applicant Screening The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process. Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job on a case-by-case basis. Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Diversity & 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of San Diego