Paralegal I/II - CN

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The County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel has an opportunity for a Paralegal I/II - CN located in Riverside, CA. 

The Office of County Counsel is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-forward paralegal to support attorneys and staff by combining traditional paralegal responsibilities with the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of litigation procedures, and a genuine comfort with AI-assisted legal tools – using them not as a shortcut, but as a workflow optimizer for quality legal work. This is a high-impact role for a paralegal who wants to shape how modern litigation practices operate, and is enthusiastic about leveraging AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client service while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics.

Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for broad use within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.

Salary Range

Paralegal I - CN: $62,705 - $84,806 Annually

Paralegal II - CN: $66,355 - $91,655 Annually

Hybrid schedule available after training and probationary period. The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department. The organization reserves the right to modify or revoke the hybrid arrangement at any time based on operational, business, or organizational needs. The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.  A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

Meet the Team!
The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office that provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections.

• 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 using traditional legal research platforms and AI-assisted tools.

 • Interview witnesses, defendants and others in civil cases for pre-trial or pre-hearing declarations; respond to propounding discovery and discovery requests.

• Correspond with clients and witnesses; collect client background information. 

• Draft and review pleadings, motions, contracts, memoranda of points and authorities, interrogatories and answers, complaints and answers, crossclaims, discovery, correspondence, affidavits, briefs, declarations, and other legal documents. 

• Review legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific requirements set forth in applicable legal codes. This task includes verifying citations, statutes, regulations, and case law before submission. 

• Gather factual information and perform legal research not available through routine sources to assist attorneys 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.  

• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars.

• Organize and maintain digital case files and document management systems.

• Utilize approved AI platforms to assist with legal research, document summarization, drafting, proofreading, and workflow automation.

• Review and verify all AI-generated work for legal accuracy, completeness, and compliance before attorney review.

• Develop and refine AI prompts to improve the quality and consistency of legal work products.

• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administrative and legal tasks.

• Assist in implementing AI best practices throughout the Office of County Counsel.

• Stay informed about emerging legal technology and AI developments relevant to legal practice.

• Protect confidential and privileged information when using AI tools.

• AI-assisted workflow management leverage AI tools to accelerate contract review, deposition summaries, chronology building, and first-draft preparation. Critically evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and legal soundness before use.

• Maintain accurate billing records and task documentation when required.

Paralegal I 

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). 

A paralegal shall possess at least one of the following:
 (1) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.

 (2) 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.

 (3) 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.

Knowledge of: Principles of civil 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.

Paralegal II 

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).  

A paralegal shall possess at least one of the following:

(1) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

Experience: One year equivalent to a Paralegal I with the County of Riverside or in a law office performing paralegal duties that demonstrates possession of the knowledge and abilities relevant to the specific assignment.  

Knowledge of: Principles of civil 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.

 ALL OPTIONS

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required. 

Preferred: Experience using AI platforms, such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Westlaw CoCounsel, or other approved legal AI applications; familiarity with legal research platforms, such as Westlaw or LexisNexis; interest in legal technology and workflow optimization.

Must maintain a current paralegal certification or degree by certified completion of the mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) post-employment standards. The Paralegal series is required to certify completion of MCLE credits every two years pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code Chapter 5.6 Paralegals 6450 (d).

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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Amanda Campos at 951-955-9707 or acampos@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference 
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application.  Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. 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' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here:  https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable 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: https://rc-hr.com/disability 

Proof 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).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

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.

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