Paralegal - Urgent Hire

We are on the lookout for a capable Paralegal to join our productive team at Los Angeles County Superior Court in Los Angeles, CA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Paralegal is an incredible opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, people management and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Paralegal at Los Angeles County Superior Court today!

Salary : $67,060.32 - $87,954.60 Annually Location : Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: R9870F Department: 35B* - Family Self-Help/Paralegals Opening Date: 04/21/2023 Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description


POSITION TITLE: PARALEGAL SALARY: $5,588.36 - $7,329.55 Monthly
$67,060.32 - $87,954.60 Annually



OPENING DATE: 4/21/2023



CLOSING DATE: Continuous EXAM NUMBER: R9870F



TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity ABOUT THE COURT Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 40 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,500 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $855 million. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,084 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties. ABOUT THE POSITION
Paralegals assist Court attorneys to provide legal services for the Los Angeles Superior Court, including its Self-Help Programs, Family Law Facilitator's Office, and/or other Court-based programs. Under the review of a supervising attorney, Paralegals lead workshops and provide educational information and materials to the public concerning legal matters; assist self-represented litigants with completing legal forms; and provide information to the public regarding community organizations and agencies that provide relevant legal services for self-represented litigants. These services are provided by Paralegals both in-person and remotely. Some Paralegal work may be scheduled as telework to be performed from home, and other Paralegal work may be scheduled to perform onsite in courthouse locations.


For a detailed job description, click here Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in the bulletin. Applicants must meet the requirements stated in this bulletin. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify, you must meet one (1) of the following options at the time of filing: Option I: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.


Option II: 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 units (or equivalent) in law-related courses. The institution must be accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.


Option III: A Bachelor's degree or an advanced degree from an accredited four-year college or university -AND- one year of full-time, law-related experience including researching legal issues and drafting legal documents 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 California courts for at least the preceding three years.


Substitution: Three years' full-time experience at the Court at the level of a Court Services Assistant III or higher may be substituted for the required one year of full-time law-related legal experience under this option.


Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with self-represented and low-income litigants. Experience in legal case types in which there are a high volume of self-represented litigants, especially domestic violence, family law, and unlawful detainers. Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in other languages in addition to English. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Paralegals must obtain continuing legal education as mandated by California Business and Professions Code Section 6450(d).


A valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Some assignments may require domestic violence training within six (6) months of appointment.


Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate Verification for Options I, II, or III : A legible copy of your paralegal certificate, college diploma -OR- official or unofficial transcripts with the degree posted from the college or university must be submitted at the time of application filing.


Please attach all required degrees/certifications to your online application following the guidelines below. Failure to submit the required documents at the time of filing will result in your application being disqualified. Attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format and should not exceed 10 MB per application. Documents must be attached prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents.

For a list of acceptable accredited institutions or international universities, please visit , , or


Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. For a list of acceptable evaluation agencies, please visit or Foreign studies submitted without acceptable evaluation will be rejected. EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application materials and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing.



APPLICATION and FILING INFORMATION:
Applications may only be filed online. To learn how to apply online, please access the Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. The Court will only consider completed applications submitted, along with the required documents, and will reject incomplete applications. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application. To facilitate the full and proper consideration of your work experience, clearly specify what professional experience meets the required job qualifications. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience for each position.


Please provide a current and accurate e-mail address for the Court to communicate with you about this job opportunity. Human Resources staff will notify all applicants of their application status via e-mail. We recommend that you add to your SAFE SENDERS list to avoid the notification being filtered as spam mail.


Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below. For additional employment information, please click


Questions regarding this posting may be emailed to


WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) examination part(s) will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one year. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Exam #R9870F
PARALEGAL


Applications may be submitted online at
OR via the HR computer kiosk at
Los Angeles Superior Court
Human Resources Administration
111 N. Hill Street, Room 203
Los Angeles, CA 90012 Choices Benefit Plan - Benefits may be purchased using a tax free monthly benefits allowance between $1,099.20 - $2,369.10 for the 2023 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. Medical, dental, disability, life and AD&D insurance, and health and dependent care spending accounts are available in Choices. For further information click


- Optional tax-deferred income plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.
Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation is based on continuous service and credited at the completion of each consecutive six-month period of employment.
Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.
Holidays - 14 days per year.
Bereavement leave.
Retirement Plan - A retirement plan is provided to full-time employees.


If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit


- Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits). The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated. All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and/or providing partial information can result in disqualification. Please check the box to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.


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Which of the following best describes your qualifying experience: Option I: A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association. Option II: 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 units (or equivalent) in law-related courses. The institution must be accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. Option III: A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree and a minimum of one year of full-time, law-related experience including researching legal issues and drafting legal documents 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 California courts for at least the preceding three years.Substitution: Three years' full-time experience at the Court at the level of a Court Services Assistant III or higher may be substituted for the required one year of full-time law-related legal experience under this option. None of the above


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If you checked Option III above, please detail your law-related experience. Include the name of your employer, your payroll title, dates of employment (mo/day/yr to mo/day/yr), and your specific duties and responsibilities. If not applicable, indicate N/A.A written declaration from the supervising attorney stating that the applicant is qualified to perform paralegal tasks is required for Option III.


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Do you possess experience working with self-represented and low income litigants? Yes No


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If you responded Yes in the previous questions, indicate total number of years of experience working with self-represented and low income litigants. Less than 1 year of experience At least 1 year but less than 3 years At least 3 years but less the 5 years 5 or more years of experience


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If you answered Yes to Question #4, please detail your experience working with self-represented and low income litigants. Include the name of your employer, your payroll title, dates of employment (mo/day/yr to mo/day/yr), and your specific duties and responsibilities.


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Do you possess experience in legal case types in which there are a high volume of self-represented litigants? Yes No


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If you responded yes in the previous questions, indicate total number of years of experience with legal case types in which there are a high volume of self-represented litigants. Less than 1 year of experience At least 1 year but less than 3 years At least 3 years but less the 5 years 5 or more years of experience


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If you answered Yes to Question #7, please detail your experience working in an environment which consists of a high volume of self-represented litigants. Include the name of your employer, your payroll title, dates of employment (mo/day/yr to mo/day/yr), and your specific duties and responsibilities.


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Are you fluent in any of the following languages. Check all that apply. Mandarin Armenian Spanish Vietnamese Other None of the above


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If you checked one or more languages on Question #10, please indicate your level of fluency (i.e., speak, read, and write).


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If you checked "Other" to Question #10, please indicate the language and your level of fluency.


Required Question
Benefits of working as a Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA:
? Learning opportunities
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Advantageous package