Job Details
Confidential Legal Secretary-Civil
2026-07-21 County of San Diego all cities,AK
Description:
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
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 six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the for additional information.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the to access the tool.
Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Confidential Non-Management Benefits Summary (CNM)
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
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Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications.
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If you indicated having 1 year or more of full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office, which must have included preparing briefs and pleadings, checking citations, setting up depositions, maintaining files and calendars, screening phone calls and using computers in Question #3; was this experience recent (within the last 5 years)?
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Please describe your full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office. Your experience must be included as part of the employment section of the application.If you do not have legal secretarial experience, please indicate "N/A".
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If you are qualifying with the completion of a a legal secretarial curriculum at a community college or a recognized accredited business school? You must attach a copy of your diploma or certified foreign studies equivalency for it to be considered. Did you attach proof of the legal secretarial curriculum?
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Please indicate if you possess intermediate level experience (able to perform at least 50% of the software's functions without assistance) or above using any of the following: (Check all applicable) **Please be advised that the hiring department may ask you to demonstrate your skills in this area as part of the selection process.**
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Do you have legal secretarial experience supporting multiple executives and staff members?
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Please indicate if you possess legal secretarial experience performing any of the duties listed below:Check all that apply.Important Note: To receive credit for your experience, your response MUST be verifiable in the employment section of your application.
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Please select from the list below to indicate direct experience performing tasks related to any of the following areas: Select all that apply
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How did you first hear about this job opportunity?
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Salary: $57,678.40 - $95,721.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26277007CL
Department: County Counsel
Division: Claims
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The County of San Diego has current openings for CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL SECRETARY-CIVIL LITIGATION
Are you a self-motivated individual ready to apply your legal secretarial experience in a fast-paced environment? Apply today!
FUTURE SALARY INCREASES
June 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
The current vacancy is in the Office of County Counsel, however, the Eligible List from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other departments as needed. The Office of County Counsel generally supports a hybrid teleworking schedule with a mix of in-office and remote work which may be available in this position after the training period.
Confidential Legal Secretaries are responsible for composing and preparing highly confidential legal documents concerning internal County matters. They provide legal secretarial services for attorneys and other professional staff for the Office of County Counsel Department, District Attorney and Public Defender. As a Confidential Legal Secretary, you may be exposed to highly emotionally charged cases.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can effectively prioritize multiple tasks and assignments; apply their knowledge of basic legal processes and procedures to efficiently compose and prepare highly confidential legal documents; review a variety of legal documents for completeness and accuracy; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information pertaining to the decision-making process of the County; and be a team player with excellent communication skills and initiative.
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- One (1) year of full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office, which must have included preparing briefs and pleadings, checking citations, setting up depositions, maintaining files and calendars, screening phone calls and using computers; OR,
- Completion of a legal secretarial curriculum at a community college or a recognized accredited business school
Required Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
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 six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications.
Accommodation
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the for additional information.
Military Skills Translator
Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the to access the tool.
Strategic Plan
The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our
Disaster Service Worker
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
Diversity & Inclusion
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
Click here to see the Confidential Non-Management Benefits Summary (CNM)
01
Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough and complete manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please do NOT indicate "See Resume" or "See Application" as these are not acceptable answers. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by a department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?
- Yes
- No
02
Please select how you meet the minimum qualifications.
- I have 1 year or more of full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office, which must have included preparing briefs and pleadings, checking citations, setting up depositions, maintaining files and calendars, screening phone calls and using computers
- I have completed a legal secretarial curriculum at a community college or a recognized accredited business school and I have attached transcripts as proof
- I do not meet the minimum requirements above
03
If you indicated having 1 year or more of full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office, which must have included preparing briefs and pleadings, checking citations, setting up depositions, maintaining files and calendars, screening phone calls and using computers in Question #3; was this experience recent (within the last 5 years)?
- Yes
- No
04
Please describe your full-time experience performing legal secretarial duties for attorneys or other professional staff in a legal office. Your experience must be included as part of the employment section of the application.If you do not have legal secretarial experience, please indicate "N/A".
05
If you are qualifying with the completion of a a legal secretarial curriculum at a community college or a recognized accredited business school? You must attach a copy of your diploma or certified foreign studies equivalency for it to be considered. Did you attach proof of the legal secretarial curriculum?
- Yes
- No
06
Please indicate if you possess intermediate level experience (able to perform at least 50% of the software's functions without assistance) or above using any of the following: (Check all applicable) **Please be advised that the hiring department may ask you to demonstrate your skills in this area as part of the selection process.**
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Legal Solutions Plus
- Judicial Council of California online court forms
- I do not possess experience using any of the above
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Do you have legal secretarial experience supporting multiple executives and staff members?
- Yes
- No
08
Please indicate if you possess legal secretarial experience performing any of the duties listed below:Check all that apply.Important Note: To receive credit for your experience, your response MUST be verifiable in the employment section of your application.
- Typing legal correspondence, contracts and/or agreements
- Compiling and preparing tables and authorities
- Formatting and typing briefs, pleading or motions
- Preparing citations for service to legal authorities
- Preparing and compiling pre-printed court forms
- Maintaining electronic calendars for attorneys and/or legal professionals
- Scheduling court hearing dates
- Communicating information to clients, courts and/or the public in person and/or by phone
- Working with discovery and motion due dates
- Electronic filing of court documents
- None of the above
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Please select from the list below to indicate direct experience performing tasks related to any of the following areas: Select all that apply
- Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or California Civil Rights Department cases
- Cases before the California Labor Commissioner
- Cases before the Public Employment Relations Board
- Employment Law Litigation in state and federal courts within California
- Any cases or matters representing public agency clients (e.g. county, city, state, special district, or public school district, college or university, or any other government agency
- None of the above
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How did you first hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County website
- Indeed
- County of San Diego Employee Resource Groups
- Voice and Viewpoint
- County Social Media
- College/University Career Center
- Veteran's Outreach sites
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