Contact:
Human Resources
4050 Main St. HR-lower level
Riverside, CA 92501
Attn: E. Cisneros
Phone: 951-955-5557
Court Paralegal II
California Judicial Branch
California Judicial Branch
Under general supervision, the Court Paralegal performs diverse, complex and specialized probate assignments requiring the use of advanced specialized knowledge of probate policies, practices and proc - Probate
1 Position Available
$1,773.06 - $2,317.60 bi-weekly
Work in Riverside, California
Start TBD
40 hours per week
8:00am
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5:00pm
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M-F
Equal Opportunity Employer
Court Paralegal II
Position Description
Court Paralegal II
$1,773.06 - $2,317.60 bi-weekly* full time
*Depending on qualifications, candidates exceeding the minimum requirements may be approved for placement at a higher hourly rate within this range.
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FILING DEADLINE:
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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The court is looking for a self-motivated Paralegal to work in the probate field. Under general supervision, the Court Paralegal performs diverse, complex and specialized probate assignments requiring the use of advanced specialized knowledge of probate policies, practices and procedures. In addition, the Court Paralegal assists other court staff, litigants, attorneys and the public regarding probate statutory requirements and legal processes and procedures.
Experience:
Option I: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of employment experience with a court; or a public or private law office, in a probate law related capacity; or a public guardian, conservator or a private professional fiduciary (but not a bank or trust company); or the ability to meet these requirements within one year of hiring.
Option II: Completion of an American Bar Association accredited and certified paralegal program and four years of employment experience with a court; or a public or private law office, in a probate-related capacity; or a public guardian, conservator or a private professional fiduciary (but not a bank or trust company); or the ability to meet these requirements within one year of hiring.
Applicants must attach a copy of American Bar Association accredited Paralegal certificate or proof of degree/transcripts.
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LOCATION:
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Riverside
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Applicants must complete and submit a Superior Court of California, County of Riverside application and supplemental questionnaire. Application materials can be obtained in person at 4050 Main Street, Lower Level, Riverside, CA 92501, by phone at (951) 955-8181, by e-mail at hrcourt@riverside.courts.ca.gov, or on the internet at http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov. Completed application materials may be submitted in person, by e-mail, by County mail at stop 1414, or mailed to: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Attn: Human Resources, 4050 Main Street, Lower Level, Riverside, CA 92501.
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
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This supplemental questionnaire is intended to assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. Please respond to all questions on 8½ x 11-inch white paper and attach your responses to your completed application. Limit your response in each area to one page. Include position title and length of experience for each answer.
1. List the experience that qualifies you for this position.
2. List the education that qualifies you for this position.
3. Describe your experience in the following areas; list position title and length of time at each position:
a. Providing para-professional legal assistance to Probate attorneys;
b. Experience with legal research methods and techniques;
c. Drafting and preparing legal documents for estates, trusts, guardianship and conservatorship matters;
d. Reviewing and auditing accountings in estates, trusts, guardianship and conservatorship matters;
e. Preparing probate notes for scheduled hearings.
4. Provide a writing sample of a legal research memorandum.
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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated on the reverse represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an interview. Equal Opportunity: Superior Court makes all appointments without regard to age, race, sex, religion, creed, ethnicity, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation. Applicants with Disabilities: Reasonable accommodations will be made so applicants with disabilities may participate in the recruitment process. Advise Superior Court Human Resources of special needs in advance.
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BENEFITS:
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Personal Time Off: New employees accrue personal time off (PTO) at a rate of 5.08 hours per pay period. In the fourth year (6,241 hours of service), PTO increases to 6.62 hours per pay period. After 10 years (18,721 hours of service), PTO increases to 8.16 hours per pay period.
Holidays: The Superior Court observes all state holidays. Holidays are: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln’s Birthday Day, President's Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Medical / Dental Insurance:Choice of several medical and dental plans within flexible benefits program. The Court contributes an amount each month which is determined by the “Type of Enrollment” as specified below, on behalf of each regular employee in paid status, who is enrolled in one of the medical and hospital plans provided by the Court’s Health Benefit Administrator:
Employee Only - $520.00
Employee Plus One - $595.00
Employee Plus Two or More (Family) - $720.00
Employees may waive the Court-offered Medical and Hospital Plan if they provide proof of other current “group” health plan coverage. The Court contributes a maximum of $128.00 per month on behalf of each regular employee in paid status.
Retirement: Court pays to Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) equal to 8% salary. Retirement formula is 3% at 60 modified for Social Security. Retirement amount: The highest 12-month period earning level is used to determine the retirement benefit amount.
Life Insurance:Court pays for $25,000.00 basic life insurance policy. Additional supplemental coverage may be purchased.
Bereavement Leave: Five days; 3 days paid by the Court, 2 days taken from leave balances (e.g. annual leave or holiday leave).
Scheduled Salary Increases: Effective January 31, 2008, a 2.5% base wage increase. Effective January 29, 2009, a 4.0% base wage increase
Benefits will be reduced for an employee working less than full time.
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Human Resources Office: The Superior Court Human Resources Office is located at 4050 Main Street, Lower Level, downtown Riverside.
Hours of Operation: The Human Resources Department is open to the public, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except for Court holidays.
Mailing Address: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Human Resources Department, 4050 Main Street, Lower Level, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone Numbers: The business office phone number is (951) 955-5557. The 24-hour job line is (951) 955-8181. The fax number is (951) 955-1498.
Website: Job opportunities are listed on the Superior Court website at: http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov. The application form is available at this site in Adobe PDF and MSWord format.
Employment Applications: Applications must be legible, complete and signed to include any required certificates, forms, transcripts or Supplemental Application Forms.
Application Filing Deadlines: The Human Resources Department must receive all applications materials by 4:00 p.m. on the filing deadline date stated on the reverse. Postmarks are not accepted. Faxed applications are not accepted. If a filing deadline is not stated, applications will be accepted on a continuous basis and subject to closure without advance notice. To receive full consideration, applications should be filed promptly.
Application Information Change(s): If changes occur after submission of the application, applicant is responsible for submitting changes in writing.
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Eligibility Lists: After successfully completing the entire recruitment process, candidates will have their name placed on an Eligible List. Placement on the Eligible List does not guarantee selection. When vacancies occur, the Eligible List is sent to appropriate Court divisions for selection.
Documentation: Federal law requires that all persons selected for employment complete and sign an INS-9 form verifying the legal right to work in the United States.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a job-related, pre-employment medical examination, which will include drug and alcohol testing.
Background Investigation: Superior Court employees shall be subject to a background investigation and fingerprinting. Convictions, depending upon the type, number, and recency, may be disqualifying.
Work History: False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in either disqualification or dismissal.
Employee Status: Employees in this classification serve a 2,080-hour probationary period and are governed by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Human Resources Department Policies.
Work Week: Typical schedule is a 40-hour workweek, Monday - Friday. Employees are paid bi-weekly on Friday.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal on a daily basis. Hearing to follow proceedings and take notes. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within the courtroom or office; some reaching for items on high shelves and above and below desk level. Ability to perform repetitive writing, filing, and document stamping.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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A valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation is required to carry out job-related essential functions and will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
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Court Paralegal II
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
[Paralegal ]
