Confidential Legal Secretary-Consumer Fairness & Public Protection-26277008CFPP

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL SECRETARY-CONSUMER FAIRNESS AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment) The current vacancy is in the Office of County Counsel-Consumer Fairness and Public Protection Unit (CFPP). The CFPP team will work on impactful affirmative civil litigation to address systemic misconduct and protect 3.3 million residents. This team will work on pre-filing enforcement engagement, compliance negotiations, and voluntary compliance agreements. CFPP will field structured consumer complaint intake and review process capable of identifying patterns of systemic harm, triaging matters for investigation or referral, and informing enforcement priorities. Confidential Legal Secretaries in CFPP are responsible for composing and preparing highly confidential legal documents and providing legal secretarial services for attorneys and other professional staff. As a Confidential Legal Secretary, you may be exposed to highly emotionally charged cases. The Office of County Counsel generally supports a hybrid teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work which may be available in this position after the training period. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can effectively prioritize multiple tasks and assignments; apply their knowledge of basic legal processes and procedures to efficiently compose and prepare highly confidential legal documents; review a variety of legal documents for completeness and accuracy; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to the decision making process of the County; and be a team player with excellent communication skills and initiative. Minimum Qualifications One (1) year of full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office, which must have included preparing briefs and pleadings, checking citations, setting up depositions, maintaining files and calendars, screening phone calls and using computers; OR, Completion of a legal secretarial curriculum at a community college or a recognized accredited business school. Attachments In order for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your degree transcripts, diploma and/or foreign equivalency report at Step 1 of your application. Please submit only the documents required. Additional documentation, such as awards, letters of recommendation, unsolicited certifications, etc. will not be added to your application file. Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations 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, will hide 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 will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Conditions of Employment As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. 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. 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. As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Disaster Service Worker Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law. 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