Paralegal I - Banning
Paralegal I - Banning
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ABOUT THE POSITION
- The County of Riverside Law Offices of the Public Defender is seeking a Paralegal I to support the Banning Office. This is a full-time in-office position.As a Paralegal I the incumbent will perform a broad range of paralegal duties for one or more attorneys engaged in administrative civil or criminal law; assist in the preparation of cases for trial and hearing matters; prepare exhibits witnesses and indexes documents for trial; and perform other related duties as required.Seeking applicants with legal clerical in a law office or with the Public Defenders Office.
Meet the Team!
It is the mission of the Law Offices of the Public Defender to provide the highest quality legal representation to any person unable to afford it for criminal juvenile or certain civil proceedings. The Public Defender strives to preserve human dignity in all cases where citizens liberties are at stake. The Public Defender is dedicated to the principle that no citizen shall be deprived of life liberty or property without competent professional and vigorous representation so that due process is implemented fairly equitably and without prejudice. The Public Defender is headquartered in Riverside with additional offices providing support to residents in Banning Blythe Murrieta and Indio.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Research and analyze law sources (i.e. statutes ordinances court decisions criminal pleadings police reports legal documents and articles) for use in preparing legal documents (i.e. briefs pleadings contracts deeds opinions) for review approval and use by an attorney.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.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 screen for legal sufficiency.Gather factual information and perform routine legal research 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 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).(1) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. ABA approved programs can be verified here: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at or a degree from a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester or equivalent units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization (Candidates who possess a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice Political Science and Public Administration can qualify with a copy of degree.) Regional accreditation organizations can be verified here: the Department of Education: or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education verified here: 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 at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.
(4) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma a minimum of three years 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 years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31 2003.
Upload a copy of your certificate of completion or degree of a paralegal program as an attachment to your Government Jobs account at the time of application.Experience: None required.
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.
Other Requirements:
License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License is required.
Language:Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Contact InformationFor more information regarding the position please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at or via email at.APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses 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 Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: 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 a 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: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.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. (AICE).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .
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