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- Interview witnesses, defendants and others in civil or criminal cases for pre-trial or pre-hearing declarations; respond to propounding discovery and discovery requests.
- Correspond with clients and witnesses; collect client background information; assist in the identification of rehabilitative placement resources; research and identify placement resources for alternative sentencing of clients and assist in the placement therein of clients.
- Draft motions, memoranda of points and authorities, interrogatories and answers, complaints and answers, cross-claims, affidavits, briefs, and declarations.
- Review legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific requirements set forth in applicable legal codes; organize documents used in the prosecution or defense of suspects accused of major crimes.
- Review and process requests for criminal record background information in order to determine the existence or non-existence of prior convictions; obtain criminal record information and related documents and screens for legal sufficiency.
- Gather factual information and perform legal research not available through routine sources to assist an attorney in determining appropriate legal action.
- Perform preliminary analysis of legislative bills and research legislative histories.
- Summarize, organize and index prior opinions, testimony, depositions, and documentary material from interrogatories; organize and index trial documents; prepare exhibits and assist attorneys at trial by keeping track of exhibits, testimony and documents.
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Paralegal I/II - Riverside, United States - County of Riverside, CA
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Office of The District Attorney is accepting applications for twoParalegalI/IIpositionsto support the Riverside -SpecialProsecutionRegion.
These positions will perform a broad range of paralegal duties for one or more attorneys engaged in administrative, civil, or criminal law; andmay be assigned to the Special Ops Unit.
Duties will include filing documents at all levels of California Courts, preparing/formatting trial and appellate documents, receiving incoming court documents, and disseminating them accordingly.
The Paralegal I is the first working level in the classification in the Paralegal series and typically reports to an attorney or supervising attorney and may receive lead oversight by a Senior Paralegal in collaboration with an attorney.
Incumbents are expected to perform basic and routine duties where the majority of the duties can be learned in a briefperiod of time, are clearly defined, and have established guidelines that require minimal interpretation.
Incumbents are responsible for performing work that is of substantive legal impact under the direction and technical review of an attorney.
Advancement to the next level of Paralegal II is obtained by competitive selection through open recruitment.
The Paralegal II is the journey-level classification in the Paralegal series and performs a full range of assigned paralegal duties requiring more complex legal knowledge and skill in support of complex civil and/or criminal law cases.
The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.
SALARY RANGE
Paralegal I
$ $37.69 Hourly
$4,831 - $6,534 Monthly
$57,974 - $78,408 Annually
Paralegal II
$ $40.74 Hourly
$5,112 - $7,062 Monthly
$61,349 - $84,740 Annually
Meet the Team
The District Attorney of Riverside County, as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community.
The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service.
We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I
Education:
Successful completion of the education required by the State of California pursuant to the California Business and Professions Codes Chapter 5.6 Paralegals 6450 (c).
Experience:
None required.
Level II
Education:
Successful completion of the education required by the State of California pursuant to the California Business and Professions Codes Chapter 5.6 Paralegals 6450 (c).
Experience:
One year equivalent to a Paralegal I with County of Riverside or in a law office performing paralegal duties that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities relevant to the specific assignment.
Knowledge of:
Principles of civil and criminal law and their application; legal research methods and techniques; preparation of briefs and opinions; resources available in a law library; trial and hearing procedures and rules of evidence; County government functions and legal responsibilities.
Ability to:
Perform legal research; interview witnesses; analyze legal problems; prepare drafts of legal documents; present statements of fact and law; argue clearly and logically in written and oral form; interpret applicable state and federal codes, laws and statutes; work cooperatively with others.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Veterans' Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy.
Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.
For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here (Download PDF reader).Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).
Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above.
For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Upload a copy of your degree or transcripts as an attachment to your Government Jobs account at the time of application.
Applicants who are current employee of the District Attorney of Riverside County and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify, upload a copy of your education documents (certificate/degree/transcripts) to your Government Jobs profile when you apply.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
Contact
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at or via email at
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free
