Paralegal

Paralegal II About the Position Paralegal II is generally found in the offices of the District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff’s Office, and the Child Support Department. Under the direction and general supervision of an attorney, incumbents are responsible for independently performing the full‑range of paralegal duties for the more complex cases and/or supervising subordinate paralegal staff. They are responsible for assisting attorneys in preparing criminal, family, or administrative hearing cases for trial. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with solid experience in civil litigation case preparation involving government entities, civil rights litigation (1983 or Bivens matters), and/or other legal work supporting a law‑enforcement agency. Education & Experience At least 2 years of full-time journey-level paralegal experience in a law or government office setting assisting in preparing cases for trial while working under the direct supervision of an attorney; OR At least 2 years of experience as a Paralegal I in the County of San Diego. Note: Legal secretarial, clerical, or investigative experience is not qualifying. Veteran’s Preference 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. Please read Veteran’s Preference Policy for additional information. #J-18808-Ljbffr