What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal II-District Attorney position at County of San Diego?
Job Summary
The Office of the District Attorney is currently accepting applications for the position of
Paralegal II
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 several types of hearing such as preliminary hearings, grand jury and trials.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an effective communicator who is driven to excel, is customer focused, respectful of others, supportive of change, exhibits knowledge worker traits and demonstrates ethical behavior. The ideal candidate also embraces teamwork, collaboration and continuous learning.
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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- At least two (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 two (2) years of experience as a Paralegal I in the County of San Diego.
Note: Legal secretarial, clerical, or investigative experience is not qualifying.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides 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 helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides 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 helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.
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.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
HIRING PROCESS AND TIMELINE:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- 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.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
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.
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 their employment applications.
Please ensure all information is accurate as the responses you give will be scored 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.
Please ensure all information is accurate as the responses you give will be scored 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 a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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