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PARALEGAL
San Bernardino, CA
Job Description
- Description
- The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is actively seeking qualified candidates to join our team as a Paralegal.Please note that this position may close without notice once a suitable candidate is selected. We encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly.Salary Update3% COLA increase effective October 2024; approximate hourly rate range from $34.02 - $43.42Benefit HighlightsVIEW THE 2024 BENEFITS GUIDE.About the PositionUnder broad supervision, assists attorneys in providing legal services to self-represented litigants; assists attorneys in a range of research, documentation and analysis in the Legal Research unit and/or Self Help Resource Center; performs paraprofessional duties for a diverse legal caseload; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A Paralegal provides paraprofessional legal assistance to one or more of the court's staff attorneys by researching/analyzing legal statutes, case law, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles and governmental codes. When assigned to the Self Help Center, provides education and assistance to self-represented litigants on matters including, but not limited to, family law, small claims, landlord-tenant and guardianship.
Employees in this class typically report to a Supervising Paralegal.
Paralegal is differentiated from a Self Help Assistant in that the former class is a certified Paralegal or equivalent pursuant to Business & Professions Code Section 6450 and performs the more difficult or complex assignments.VIEW THE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION. - Essential Functions
- Completes routine legal research on various issues as directed by an attorney or supervisor, or as needed by court customers.
- Collects information and reviews legal documents and forms for completeness and procedural compliance with code requirements; conducts legal research; reviews/assesses factual matters and claims related to cases.
- Provides information and educational materials to the public regarding court rules, regulations and procedures; reviews documents with self-represented parties and explains their legal options; provides assistance in completing and filing legal forms; explains fees and fines; screens cases and refers to outside agencies where appropriate.
- Maintains statistics and prepares periodic reports.
- Performs community outreach activities to inform the public of the self-help services offered by the court.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Minimum Qualifications
- Certificate of completion of a paralegal training program approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or equivalencies as described in Business and Professions Code section 6450(c)(2)-(c)(4), and two (2) years of increasingly responsible legal, court and/or judicial support assistance that includes legal research and drafting legal documents; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a Paralegal Certification and perform mandatory continuing legal education.
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of civil, criminal and administrative law applicable to practice as a paralegal;
- Rules, statutes, and case authority applicable to areas of law served by the unit to which the paralegal is assigned, including but not limited to paternity, family law, guardianship, unlawful detainers, and small claims;
- California court procedures, rules of evidence and burden-of-proof issues;
- Principles, practices and techniques of legal research and writing;
- Methods and techniques of effective interviewing;
- Methods and techniques of legal research and investigation;
- Legal forms and the content required for filing cases, including, but not limited to, family law, small claims, landlord-tenant and guardianship;
- Standard business software and specialized legal software and programs;
- Correct English usage including spelling, grammar and punctuation; practices of legal communication;
- Effective customer service practices and techniques.
************************************************************************************************************Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questions.Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include the dates and classification of each position held, if there is more than one.Selection Process- Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates with minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
- Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
- Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified of their status via email at each process step. Additional steps in the selection process will include a background check and a reference check.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711. - Physical Characteristics
- The physical and mental demands described in the job description are representative of those that employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this class successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$68,723.20 - $87,713.60 Annually
Required Experience
Open
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