Paralegal II

About the role

The current vacancy is in the Sheriff's Office. This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments such as Public Defender, Child Support, and the offices of the District Attorney. The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment. Future Salary Increases ** June 25, 2027 – 3.57% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 0.57% Market Increase).

Responsibilities

• Independently perform the full-range of paralegal duties for the more complex cases.
• Assist attorneys in preparing criminal, family, or administrative hearing cases for trial.
• Support civil litigation case preparation involving government entities, civil rights litigation (1983 or Bivens matters), and other legal work supporting a law-enforcement agency.

Requirements

• 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.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a Paralegal I in the County of San Diego.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Solid experience in civil litigation case preparation involving government entities, civil rights litigation (1983 or Bivens matters) and/or other legal work supporting a law-enforcement agency.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

$70,096.00 - $97,281.60 Annually

Schedule

Regular - Full time