Paralegal​/Senior Paralegal

Position Information

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Salary:
Paralegal: $2,127.12 - $2,542.11 Paid-Biweekly
Senior Paralegal: $2,235.90 - $2,672.11 Paid-Biweekly

Currently there is one (1) Senior Paralegal position available at County Counsel. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Examination

Schedule:


Written Exam: qualified candidates will be notified five days prior to the examination

Examinations:
Written Exam (Weight 100%):
Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of document preparation techniques; standard office procedures and equipment; filing techniques; research techniques; paralegal methods and practices.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

PARALEGAL:

A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.

OR

A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses.

OR

A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of California for the preceding three years, and a written declaration from the attorney stating that the applicant is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.

OR

A High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and three years of the same training, experience and verification as described in 3 above. Experience and training must have been completed by December 31, 2003.

SENIOR PARALEGAL:

1. A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.

OR

2. A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from an accredited postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related course.

OR

3. A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of California for the preceding three years, and a written declaration from the attorney stating that the applicant is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.

OR

4. High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent and three years of the same training, experience and verification as described in 3 above. Such experience and training must have been completed by December 31, 2003.

AND

Three years of experience working as a paralegal.

Some positions may require possession and maintenance of a California Notary Public Commission.

Copies of the following are required to confirm qualifications:

• Applicants seeking to qualify under #1 and #2 must submit a certificate of completion of paralegal program/degree and verification that program was either ABA accredited or required at least 24 semester units in law related courses.
• Applicants seeking to qualify under #3 must submit a copy of required degree and a written declaration from an attorney as provided in the Qualifications.
• Applicants seeking to qualify under #4 must provide a written declaration from an attorney as provided in the Qualifications.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to .

Full Job Description for:
Paralegal

Full Job Description for:
Senior Paralegal

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