Transfer- Paralegal
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 60760 - 73831
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Position
Class Code 28232: Paralegal
Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:- Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
- Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
- Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.
Under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney the Paralegal performs legal tasks assisting the attorney in preparing legal documents and other legal services.Examples of Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of
- Mechanics of legal research
- Types and functions of pleadings associated with lawsuits
- Governmental process in particular the judicial branch court system and administrative process
- Civil procedures and Rules of the Court
- Legal terminology
- Principles of correct and accepted grammar punctuation and spelling
- Fundamentals of procedural and substantive due process of law
- Read and understand statutes court decisions and other legal documents
- Work independently to organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments
- Identify legal parties in compliance with statutory requirements
- Read with comprehension and understanding
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Reason and analyze situations logically and accurately
- Compose explanatory memoranda and business correspondence
- Learn fundamental legal principles applicable to particular types of lawsuits
- Learn legal principles applicable to particular types of lawsuits
- Identify and apply relevant facts related to legal principles of due process
- Use computerized legal research programs
- Operate various office equipment including computer hardware and software
- Work cooperatively with a variety of groups and individuals
Employment Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
In accordance with the California Business and Professions Code Section 6450 (c) as may be amended from time to time applicants must meet one of the following requirements:- Possess a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.
- Possess 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 or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
- Possess a baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject and 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.
- Possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma and 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.
Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.
General Qualifications
Continuing Education Requirement:
Incumbents assigned to the Paralegal class are required to meet mandatory continuing education requirements pursuant to California Law Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d) as may be amended from time to time. Failure to meet the required continuing education requirement may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4.
License Requirement:
Some positions may require possession of a valid California Drivers License Class C or higher prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Other Requirements:
Some positions in this class may require the ability to operate word processing equipment at not less than 40 net words per minute. Where the word processing skill is required it is used in performing the typical duties of the class as shown in the Examples of Duties above. The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for this special skill on August 23 1991.Application and Testing Information
How to Apply
The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.
Please remember:- If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
- Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
- If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
- Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
- Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
- Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.
County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667
Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.
Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
