This is a promotional recruitment open to current County of San Diego employees working in the Office of the County Counsel "ONLY". Temporary employees, with the exception of Certified Temporary employees, are not eligible for promotional recruitments. For more information, please click on this link to review the FAQ on Promotional Recruitments.
Confidential Senior Paralegal positions assist County Counsel attorneys in the preparation of cases for trial, performs the more complex and difficult assignments, acts as a lead over other Paralegals and legal support staff; and performs related work as required.
Click here to view the complete Confidential Senior Paralegal job description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years of experience as a paralegal in a public or private law office.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Legal secretarial or clerical experience is not considered paralegal work for purposes of meeting the requirements. Paralegal is defined in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450.
EVALUATION
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a three (3) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form 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.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Strategic Plan
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. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) (Download PDF reader)
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.
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.
