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Confidential Paralegal-General Litigation-26393407GL

County of San Diego

County of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026

💰 $95,222/yr($53,476/yr – $95,222/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26393407GL

Department: County Counsel

Division: Public Administrator/ Public G

Job classification: CONFIDENTIAL PARALEGAL

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Attorney

Summary

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The County of San Diego's 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
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