Confidential Paralegal-Temporary-26393406T

County of San Diego•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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); OR, Eighteen (18) months of experience performing paralegal work in a public or private law office.
Knowledge of federal, California state and local court rules.
Ability to use office productivity software like Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to propose case specific discovery strategies and efficiently prepare discovery summaries.
Resume submission as part of the application.
Ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.
Background check (including fingerprinting).
Pre-employment medical screening.

Nice To Haves

Experienced paralegal who can function effectively in a busy legal office.
Ability to work under a high degree of autonomy and independence.
Ability to be a quick learner in performing a wide variety of paralegal duties.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for an assigned case load.
Opportunity to participate in trials.
Knowledge of federal, California state and local court rules.
Ability to use office productivity software like Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Ability to propose case specific discovery strategies and efficiently prepare discovery summaries.

Responsibilities

Assist in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation of tort, civil rights and law enforcement litigation and associated cases.
Function effectively in a busy legal office.
Work under a high degree of autonomy and independence.
Perform a wide variety of paralegal duties.
Work in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for an assigned case load.
Participate in trials.