Salary : $49,400.00 - $63,217.00 Annually
Location : Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 24-074933
Department: County Counsel
Opening Date: 04/06/2024
Closing Date: 4/26/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the County Counsel's Office. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.
Current vacancy with the Tulare County Counsel's Office in Visalia for the Litigation Team. Positions may be filled at Level II or Level III, depending on meeting the position requirements. Salaries reflect special designation for County Counsel positions only.
SALARY RANGE: II:$4,116 - $5,017 Monthly
lll:$4,322 - $5,268 Monthly
Typical Duties
Emphasis is on preparing legal documents for all aspects of civil litigation, including motions and discovery. Prepare various types of legal documents, such as contracts, opinions, liens, motions, pleadings, orders, petitions, briefs, resolutions and ordinances after obtaining necessary facts and background information for review by attorney; review documents for compliance with statutes, court decisions and other legal authorities; assist attorneys in legal research; prepare reports and correspondence, and potentially complex legal documents such as drafts of resolutions, ordinances, pleadings, motions, contracts, notices, agreements of sale and lease agreements on real property transactions; bidding forms and construction contracts and related documents for public works; interview witnesses; maintain litigation files and provide case and file management; maintain electronic tracking, tickler, and calendar systems for ensuring that client deadlines are met; may review escrow agreements and effect necessary modifications; prepare school bond and note documents and forms to call elections; may represent office at various administrative hearings; assist attorneys in preparation and delivery of client and staff training materials, including Power Point presentations, handouts, blogs, and website updates. The Paralegal III may provide lead supervision over Paralegal I and II. The Paralegal II may provide lead supervision of Paralegal I.
Employment Standards
Education : Completion of an approved paralegal training program.
Equivalency for Education: Three years' work experience researching and drafting a variety of legal documents preferably supplemented by course work in legal office practices and business law.
Experience : The II Level requires one year journey level experience as a paralegal AND possession of a paralegal certificate; The III Level requires one year of journey level experience as a Paralegal II in a specialty area of law AND possession of a paralegal certificate.
Knowledge of : Legal research methods, drafting legal documents and opinion writing; filing procedures and legal terminology; legal office practices and procedures; legal ethics related to civil, criminal, or juvenile procedures; automated legal research methods and document preparation.
Skill/Ability to: Read and analyze legal documents; write accurate, concise legal documents such as demand letters, contracts, resolutions, opinions, briefs, recommendations to attorneys, and routine pleadings; explain legal actions/documents to clients in a courteous, patient, and tactful manner; research legal references; present verbal statements of fact and law; establish effective working relationships with attorneys, officials, clients, co-workers, and the general public; follow and give verbal and written instructions; collect and examine factual data; understand and apply legal principles; organize and maintain litigation and case files; perform computerized legal research; and operate a personal computer and advanced features of related software.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and possession of a paralegal certificate.
Desirable Employment Standards : Paid work experience in a law office setting highly desirable.
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This is a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit:
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 21
The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual :
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11 years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.
FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.
Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Long Term Disability Insurance : A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at
The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
01

The following questions measure necessary employment standards for both LEVEL I and LEVEL II. You must respond to all of these questions in order to be considered for these positions.1. This position requires possession of a paralegal certificate. You must attach a copy of your certificate to your application prior to the close of the filing period. Have you attached a copy of your paralegal certificate? (You may fax your certificate to 559-730-2616 or email a copy to krenard1@tularecounty.ca.gov). Applications submitted without a paralegal certificate will be disqualified.

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate below the legal documents you have read, analyzed, interpreted or prepared in order to assist attorneys in case evaluation or to complete legal course work:

• Child Support Orders
• Court Orders
• Court Order Modifications
• Interlocutory Judgments
• Summons and Complaints
• Notices of Hearing
• Exhibits
• Contracts
• Interrogatories
• Liens
• Transcripts
• Points & Authorities
• Writs
• Notice of Disciplinary Action
• Small Claims Complaint forms
• Resolutions
• Ordinances
• Notice of Default
• Appellate Briefs
• Depositions
• Court Reports
• Leases
• Others?

03

If you marked other in question 2, please list other legal documents you have read, analyzed, interpreted or prepared in order to assist attorneys in case evaluation or to complete legal course work
04

Indicate below the legal resource materials you have used in research:

• Westlaw
• LexisNexis
• Continuing Education Texts and Treatises
• Penal Code
• Education Code
• CalJur
• BNA Labor Relations Reports
• Administrative Regulations
• Civil Code
• Welfare and Institutions Code
• Government Code
• Shepard's Citations
• WEST'S California Digest
• Legal Periodicals
• Revenue and Taxation Code
• Public Contracts Code
• Code of Civil Procedure
• Probate Code
• Others?

05

If you marked other for question 3, please list other legal resource materials you have used in research
06

Describe the types of legal research you have performed and how it was used. Include your experience using computerized legal research.
07

Describe the legal documents you have prepared and or filed in Court for attorneys. Include in your response the type of Court the legal document(s) were filed and your experience in preparing opinions, petitions, appellate briefs and motions and experience using personal computers to compose these documents.
08

Describe the types of case management systems/software you have used and how you used them.
09

Describe your experience in assisting in assembling information and/or the preparation of discovery responses
Required Question