Legal Support Assistant I-Temporary-26278207T

The County of San Diego has current openings for **LEGAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT I-TEMPORARY** **The current temporary vacancies are in the Office of the County Counsel. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill temporary positions in other County of San Diego departments. Temporary assignments can last between 6 months and up to 12 months.** **FUTURE SALARY INCREASES** ***June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)*** **About the Position** As a Legal Support Assistant I with the County of San Diego, you will be responsible for reviewing, recording and filing a wide variety of legal documents pertaining to civil and criminal matters. This position will allow you to gain experience dealing with court officials, officers of the court, complainants or their representatives, and the public regarding questions that deal with claims, civil judgments, and the status of petitions, indictments, or other legal matters. For a complete job description of Legal Support Assistant I, including essential functions, examples of qualifying education and experience, working conditions, please click [here](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/classspecs/79953?keywords=legal%20support&pagetype=classSpecifications). **Minimum Qualifications:** 1. One (1) year of full time general clerical or secretarial work experience, OR, 2. Completion of a legal administrative assistant, legal secretarial or paralegal program from a recognized community or business college. **Hiring Process and Timeline** The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. - Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening. - Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results. - Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. **Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations** Required licenses, certifications and registrations must be maintained throughout employment in this class. Positions may involve necessary and timely transportation for field travel, requiring the ability to arrange transportation to different worksites, meetings, or field work. **Blind Applicant Screening** The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. **Conditions of Employment** As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. **Evaluation** Qualified applicants will be placed on a **three** **(3) month** employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application qu…