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Paralegal Jobs in San Diego, California, USA at County of San Diego
Position: Paralegal I
The Office of the District Attorney is currently accepting applications for the position of
Paralegal I
This is an excellent opportunity that will provide you the opportunity to learn the technical concepts of the operation of a legal office and work alongside skilled attorneys.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The selected candidate must function effectively in a fast-paced legal office, work under a high degree of autonomy and independence, and demonstrate the ability to be a quick learner to eventually become a generalist in performing a wide variety of duties. While working under the supervision of an attorney, you will be responsible for assisting in preparing cases for court hearings and trials.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Completion of an American Bar Association approved paralegal program; OR successful completion of the
* Certified Paralegal (CP) examination of the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc.; OR
An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in paralegal studies (J.D. degree qualifies).
Note: Legal secretarial, clerical, or investigative experience is not qualifying.
* Certified Paralegal Certification (CP) formerly called Certified Legal Assistant (CLA).
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:
Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews.
Note:
Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
Pre-employment Medical Screening:
Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
Anticipated
Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
CONDITION 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.
EVALUATION:
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental questionnaire.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Title: Paralegal
Company: County of San Diego
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal
