Confidential Paralegal-General Litigation-26393407GL

Confidential Paralegal-General Litigation-26393407GL

Salary

$53,476.80 - $95,222.40 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26393407GL

Department

County Counsel

Division

Public Administrator/ Public G

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The County of San Diegos Office of County Counsel has current openings for CONFIDENTIAL PARALEGAL-GENERAL LITIGATION

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES

June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)

The County Counsel's Office generally supports remote teleworking and a teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work may be available for this position. Interviews will be held soon after the application period closes. The list generated from this recruitment may also be used to fill other future vacancies.

Confidential Paralegals assist in discovery, motion practice and trial preparation of litigation and associated cases, and trial support during trial.

The ideal candidate is an experienced paralegal who functions effectively in a busy legal office; works with a high degree of autonomy and independence; and is a quick learner, capable of performing a wide range of paralegal duties. The ideal candidate can also work in a fast-paced environment with responsibility for an assigned case load- someone with experience preparing for, and participating in, jury trials. Helpful skills include knowledge of federal, state and local court rules; the ability to use Excel, Word, case management systems, SharePoint and OneDrive, as well as experience; drafting discovery; case summaries and some motion practice, as well as the ability to propose case specific discovery strategies.

Desirable traits for a Confidential Paralegal include: effective communication, innovative, analytical worker, client focused, values and respects others, drives to excel, teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, supports change, and performs duties consistent with supervisor feedback.

Click here to view the complete Confidential Paralegal job description.

Hiring Timelines and Dates

Interviews, Job Offers, and Background Process begin shortly after recruitment is closed. 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.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Legal secretarial or clerical experience is not considered paralegal work for purposes of meeting the minimum qualifications. The practice of law by a licensed attorney is also not considered paralegal experience. Paralegal is defined in the California Business and Professions Code, Section 6450.

Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide 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 will help 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.

Conditions 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 employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy

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 the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator

Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.

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).

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.

Click here to see the Confidential Non-Management Benefits Summary (CNM)

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• PLEASE BE SURE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE MANNER, AS YOUR RESPONSES MAY BE USED TO DETERMINE YOUR OVERALL SCORE.
• PLEASE NOTE THAT, IF YOU ARE INVITED TO AN INTERVIEW BY THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COUNSEL, YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION.
• DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION?
• Yes
• No

02

Please identify which of the following ways you meet the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS for this position:

Please Note:

• American Bar Association Program: you MUST attach a copy of your certificate at the ATTACHMENTS section of your application.
• Legal secretarial or clerical experience or the practice of law as an attorney is NOT considered paralegal work for purposes of meeting this requirement.
• Completed American Bar Association approved paralegal program
• At least eighteen (18) months of experience performing paralegal work in a public or private law office
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications

03

If you indicated meeting any of the requirements to qualify for this position in the question above you must provide detailed information regarding your experience in the employment history of the application for a successful evaluation of your qualifications. Failure to provide all the necessary information may result in the rejection of your application and the delay to be considered a qualified applicant for this recruitment. Did you provide all the necessary information and attached all the necessary education documents to be considered a qualified applicant for this position?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate what type of position you are interested in being considered for

• Full-time
• Part-Time
• Both

05

Do you have two or more years of RECENT (within the last 5 years) paralegal experience in General Litigation?

Please Note: Legal secretarial or clerical experience or the practice of law as an attorney is NOT considered paralegal work for purposes of meeting this requirement.

• Yes
• No

06

If you indicated that you have experience in General Litigation (Question #5), briefly describe the paralegal duties you performed in General Litigation and provide the dates of employment. Note: To receive credit for your answer, your experience must be verifiable in the employment history of the application. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.

07

If you have direct experience working on cases or administrative matters in any of the following areas, select all the following that apply.

• Vehicle accident cases
• Tort litigation, other than police misconduct or civil rights
• Police misconduct or civil rights issues
• Public entity liability
• Dangerous condition of public property
• None of the above

08

For EACH area selected in Question #7 above, briefly describe the duties performed. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.

09

If you have direct experience dealing with court rules or filings in any of the following court systems, select all of the following that apply.

• California Superior Court, Civil Division
• California State Appellate Courts (Court of Appeal or Supreme Court)
• United States District Court
• United States Courts of Appeal (Circuit Courts or Supreme Court)
• None of the above

10

For EACH court system selected in Question #9 above, briefly describe your experience. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.

11

If you have independently performed any of the following paralegal duties, select all of the following that apply.

• Preparing complaints, petitions, answers or declarations
• Summarizing and analyzing responses to discovery
• Using on-line legal research programs such as Lexis/Nexis or WestLaw
• Analyzing or summarizing legal opinions, rulings, and case law
• Preparing summaries of depositions or trial testimony
• Reviewing documents for privilege and preparing privilege log
• Case management
• Arranging witness appearances for depositions or trial testimony
• Preparing Trial Readiness Conference Reports
• Organizing exhibits for trial
• Operating Sanctions software or other trial presentation program
• Document management
• Cite checking legal pleadings and appellate briefs
• Preparing discovery to propound and responses
• Preparing initial and pretrial disclosures
• Calendaring
• None of the above

12

For EACH area selected in Question #11 above, briefly describe your experience. Please indicate "N/A" if you do not have experience in this area.

13

How did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• County of San Diego website
• County Facebook
• County Twitter
• Family, Friends, Neighbors
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• USD Paralegal Job Board
• San Diego Paralegal Association
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• UCSD job board
• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• San Diego colleges/universities

Required Question

Employer County of San Diego

Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370

San Diego, California, 92123

Phone (619) 236-2191

(866) 880-9374

Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov