Paralegal

Company: San Bernardino County
Location: San Bernardino
Posted on: November 17, 2024

Job Description:

The Office of the County Counsel is recruiting for County Counsel Paralegals who provide assistance to civil attorneys in the preparation of legal documents, responses to Public Records Act requests, discovery requests, research, analysis, and hearing and trial preparation. LOAN FORGIVENESS San Bernardino County Counsel employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program . CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Applicants must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment. Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained. Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet one of the following options: Option 1: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. Option 2 : A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a post-secondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester (36 quarter), or equivalent, units in law-related courses that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau of Private Post-secondary and Vocational Education. Option 3 : A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one (1) year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three (3) years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three (3) years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating the applicant is qualified to perform legal tasks. Application can be made on-line - apply ASAP - open until 11/1/24 at 5 PM. - EEO/ADA Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: Less than 1 year Salary: $60,632 - $86,299 Annual Bonus/Commission: No

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