Job Bulletin - Paralegal R9232A
Job Bulletin - Paralegal R9232A
PARALEGAL
POSITION/PROGRAM INFORMATION:
FILING PERIOD
Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. to Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. (PST)
EXAM NUMBER
R9232A
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
Open Competitive
REBULLETIN INFORMATION
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO REOPEN THE FILING PERIOD. PERSONS WHO
HAVE ALREADY APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS NEED NOT REAPPLY.
DEFINITION
Performs a wide variety of paralegal duties under the direction of an attorney.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocable to this class provide paraprofessional legal assistance to one or more attorneys
in the Alternate Public Defender, County Counsel, District Attorney, Public Defender and Child
Support Services. Incumbents may be required to have extensive contact with clients and
witnesses. Incumbents may be assigned specialized legal support responsibilities requiring
initiative and the ability to elicit information from local, state and federal law enforcement
agencies, courts, and penal institutions. Positions allocable to this class may report to an attorney
or higher level paralegal, but in either case, substantial legal work shall be specifically delegated
by, and performed under the direction, supervision and technical review of, an attorney. The work
performed requires knowledge of legal concepts, principles, terminology and procedures and the
extensive use of legal reference material. Paralegals are distinguished from positions allocable to
Legal Office Support Assistant by their responsibility for conducting factual or legal research;
analyzing situations and recommending an effective course of action; working with a substantially
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greater degree of skill and independence; communicating effectively both orally and in writing;
reading and understanding statutes, court decisions, and legal documents; and obtaining data
through interviewing clients.
Reviews legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific
requirements set forth in applicable legal codes.
Reviews and processes requests for criminal records background information in order to
determine the existence or nonexistence of prior convictions; obtains criminal record
information and related documents and screens for legal sufficiency.
Gathers and documents factual information by interviewing clients and performs routine
legal research to assist an attorney in determining appropriate legal action.
Organizes and indexes trial documents, prepares exhibits and assist attorneys at trial by
keeping track of exhibits, testimony and documents.
REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
NOTE: For Option 1, it is the applicant's responsibility to maintain a current and valid
certification. Applicants are required to maintain a current and valid certification from the time of
application submission until final appointment.
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of
transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
2 - Light. Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and
some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a multiple choice test weighted 100% covering:
written expression
reading comprehension
data analysis and decision making
office practices and procedures
customer service
achievement orientation
conscientiousness
customer service potential
customer focus
dependability, and
retention
MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE
RULE 7.19.
Please note: Test Invitation Letters and other correspondences will be sent electronically to the
email address provided on the application. It is important that applicants provide a valid email
address. Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your email
address book and to the list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered
as SPAM/JUNK mail.
Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letter will be mailed via USPS. Written test scores
cannot be given over the telephone.
TRANSFER OF SCORES
Applicants that have taken identical written tests for other exams within the last 12 months will
have their written responses for the identical test part(s) automatically transferred to this
examination.
This examination contains test parts that may be used in the future for new examinations. Your
scores will be transferred to the new examination and you may not be allowed to re-take any
identical test part(s) for at least 12 months.
TEST PREPARATION
Test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare for written employment test:
Study guides and other test preparation resources are available to help candidates prepare
for employment tests. An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice
tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website
at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find a Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test
Preparation Information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
You can also access test preparation for the computerized portion of the test by going
to http://www.shldirect.com/practice_tests.html.
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While these practice materials will help in preparing for the test, we advise you to review ALL
related materials that you deem necessary.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Applications will be processed on an as received basis and promulgated to the eligible register
accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the
eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the
date of promulgation.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies at various Los
Angeles County departments.
Any required documents must be received at the time of filing or within fifteen (15) calendar
days from application submission. If you are unable to attach documentation to your online
application, you may email it to [email protected]. Please be sure to include name
and examination title and number on documentation.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also
track the status of your application using this website.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the
examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any
information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you
have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements. Provide any relevant education,
training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the
job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning
and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, description of work performed, and salary
earned. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control
purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have
regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at
public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using
their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may
erase a candidate's original application record.
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Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
Your Responsibilities: Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c)
1. Completing Your Application: of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security
a. Before submission of the application, it Protection Act of 2004, requires State and
is your responsibility to ensure that all local government employers to disclose the
information provided is correct and effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and
complete on the application. Incomplete the Government Pension Offset Provision to
applications cannot be accepted. employees hired on or after January 1, 2005,
b. Please list separately the PAYROLL TITLE in jobs not covered by Social Security. The
for each job. Do not group your County of Los Angeles does not participate in
experience. Specify the beginning and the Social Security System. All newly hired
ending dates for each job. If you are a County of Los Angeles employees must sign a
County employee and have been statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start
promoted, do NOT list all of your time with of employment indicating that they are aware
the County under your present payroll title. of a possible reduction in their future Social
c. Please include your Social Security Security benefit entitlement. For more
Number for record control purposes. information on Social Security and about each
Federal law requires that all employed provision, you may visit the website
persons have a Social Security Number. www.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-
d. To receive APPROPRIATE CREDIT, 772-1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of
include a copy of your diploma, transcript, hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-
certificate, or license as directed on the job 0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
posting.
Record of Convictions: As part of the
2. Minimum or Selection Requirements are selection process you may be required to
listed in the job posting. complete and submit a Candidate Conviction
a. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED History Questionnaire (CCHQ). PLEASE DO
ONLY IF IT CLEARLY SHOWS YOU MEET NOT SUBMIT THE CCHQ WITH YOUR
THESE REQUIREMENTS. The information APPLICATION, unless instructed to do so. A
you give will determine your eligibility and full disclosure of all convictions is required,
is subject to verification at any time. when requested. Failure to disclose convictions
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at will result in disqualification. Not all
the time of appointment unless other age convictions constitute an automatic bar to
limits are stated on the job posting. The employment. Factors such as your age at the
Federal Age Discrimination in Employment time of the offense(s), and the recency of
Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits offense(s) will be taken into account, as well
discrimination on the basis of age for any as the relationship between the offense(s) and
individual over age 40. the job(s) for which you apply. However, any
c. Your experience may be paid or unpaid applicant for County employment who has
unless the job posting states otherwise. been convicted of either workers’
Experience is evaluated on the basis of a compensation fraud or human trafficking is
verifiable 40-hour week. automatically barred from employment with
the County of Los Angeles (County Code
3. Application Deadline: Section 5.12.110). ANY CONVICTIONS OR
a. All job applications must be completed COURT RECORDS WHICH ARE EXEMPTED BY A
and submitted by the last day of the filing VALID COURT ORDER DO NOT HAVE TO BE
period and closing time as indicated on the INCLUDED.
job posting unless other instructions are
provided. Job postings with an open For more information regarding convictions
continuous filing period are subject to that are not subject to disclosure, please refer
closure without prior notice. It is to your to the CCHQ from the link below:
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Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
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not wait until the last allowable date and
time as you will not be able to apply once Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:
the filing period has closed. All positions are open to qualified men and
b. Applications for positions designated women. Pursuant to the Americans with
"Apply in Person" must be filed in person at Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with
the address provided on the job posting. disabilities who believe they need reasonable
accommodation, or help in order to apply for a
4. Change of Name or Address: position, may contact the ADA/Personnel
To change personal information such as Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator.
your name or address, log into your profile Hearing impaired applicants with telephone
and make the necessary change. This can teletype equipment may leave messages by
be done at any time. calling the teletype phone number on the job
posting. The County will attempt to meet
5. Promotional Examinations: reasonable accommodation requests whenever
a. Some of your experience may have been possible.
in a position in which such work is not
typically performed. If such experience is Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive
permitted as indicated on the job posting, examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent
a signed Verification of Experience Letter of the total credits specified for such
(VOEL) signed by your department’s examinations will be added to the final passing
Human Resources Office must be attached grade of an honorably discharged veteran who
to your application unless otherwise stated served in the Armed Forces of the United
on the job posting. States under any of the following conditions:
b. If indicated on the job posting, During a declared war; -or- During the period
permanent employees who have April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For
COMPLETED THEIR INITIAL more than 180 consecutive days, other than
PROBATIONARY PERIOD AND HOLD A for training, any part of which occurred after
QUALIFYING PAYROLL TITLE may file for January 31, 1955, and before October 15,
promotional examinations if they are within 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2,
six months of meeting the experience 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more
requirements by the last day of filing or at than 180 consecutive days, other than for
the time of filing for open continuous training, any part of which occurred during the
exams. period beginning September 11, 2001, and
ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of
6. Equal Employment Opportunity/Non- Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign
Discrimination Policy: or expedition for which a campaign medal or
a. It is the policy of the County of Los expeditionary medal has been authorized and
Angeles to provide equal employment awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary
opportunity for all qualified persons, medal or campaign badge, including El
regardless of race, color, religion, sex, Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama,
national origin, age, sexual orientation or Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies
disability. for credit.
b. If you require material in an ALTERNATE
FORMAT or are an individual requesting A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION(S) in the who originally enlisted after September 7,
examination process for a physical or 1980 (or began active duty on or after
mental disability, please CONTACT THE October 14, 1982, and has not previously
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT completed 24 months of continuous active
(ADA) COORDINATOR LISTED ON THE JOB duty) must have served continuously for 24
POSTING. The provision of reasonable months or the full period called or ordered to
accommodation may be subject to active duty.
verification of disability as allowable with
State and Federal law. All disability-related This also applies to the spouse of such person
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Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
information will remain confidential. who, while engaged in such service was
wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby
Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is permanently prevented from engaging in any
not responsible or in any way liable for any remunerative occupation, and also to the
computer hardware or software widow or widower of any such person who
malfunction which may affect the died or was killed while in such service. A
employment application or the application DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation
selection process. from Active Duty, or other official documents
issued by the branch of service are required as
You assume all responsibility and risk for verification of eligibility for Veterans
the use of this system and the Internet preference. Applicants must submit the
generally. This system and the information documentation for each open competitive
provided on it are provided on an "as is" exam to qualify for veteran’s credit.
and "as available" basis without warranties
of any kind, either express or implied. No Employment Eligibility Information: Final
advice or information given by the County appointment is contingent upon verification of
of Los Angeles or its respective employees U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the
shall modify the foregoing or create any United States. Immigration law provides that
warranty. all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are
required to present original documents to the
The County of Los Angeles expressly County, within three (3) business days of
disclaims any warranty that the hiring, which show satisfactory proof of: 1)
information on this system or on the identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
Internet generally will be uninterruptible or
error free or that any information, software Los Angeles County Child Support
or other material accessible from the Compliance Program: In an effort to
system is free of viruses or other harmful improve compliance with court-ordered child,
components. You shall have no recourse family and spousal support obligations, certain
against the County of Los Angeles as the employment and identification information
system provider for any alleged or actual (i.e., name, address, Social Security number
infringement of any proprietary rights a and date of hire) is regularly reported to the
user may have in anything posted or State Directory of New Hires which may assist
retrieved on our system. in locating persons who owe these obligations.
Family Code Section 17512 permits under
The County of Los Angeles shall not be certain circumstances for additional
liable for any direct, indirect, punitive, employment and identifying information to be
incidental, special or consequential requested. Applicants will not be disqualified
damages arising out of or in any way from employment based on this information.
connected with the use of this system or
with the delay or inability to use it (or any The California Fair Employment and
linked sites), or for any information Housing Act (Part 2.8 commencing with
obtained through this system, or otherwise Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the
arising out of the use of this system, the Government Code) and the Regulations of the
Internet generally or on any other basis. Fair Employment and Housing Commission
(California Code of Regulations, Title 2,
NOTE: Your application is submitted using Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504)
Secure Encryption to ensure the privacy of prohibits employment discrimination based on
all information you transmit over the race or color; religion; national origin or
Internet. ancestry, physical disability; mental disability
or medical condition; marital status; sex or
By accepting the Use Disclaimer set forth sexual orientation; age, with respect to
here, you agree to all of the above terms persons over the age of 40; and pregnancy,
and further agree to use this Online Job childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Employment Application System only for
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Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
the submission of bona fide employment Accreditation Information: Accredited
applications to the County of Los Angeles. institutions are those listed in the publications
Any other use of this Online Job of regional, national or international
Employment Application System, including accrediting agencies which are accepted by
without limitation any copying, the Department of Human Resources.
downloading, translation, decompiling, or Publications such as American Universities and
reverse engineering of the system, data, or Colleges and International Handbook of
related software, shall be a violation of the Universities are acceptable references. Also
Use Disclaimer. acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that
have been evaluated and deemed to be
Benefit Information: Depending on the equivalent to degrees from United States
position, the successful candidate will accredited institutions by an academic
enroll in a contributory defined benefit credential evaluation agency recognized by
pension plan if the candidate is a “new The National Association of Credential
member” of the County’s defined benefit Evaluation Services or the Association of
plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 International Credential Evaluators, Inc.
(first employed by the County on or after (AICE).
December 1, 2012) – unless she or he
established reciprocity with another public Test Preparation: Study Guides and other
retirement system in which she or he was test preparation resources are available to
a member before January 1, 2013. It help candidates prepare for employment tests.
should be noted that County employees do An interactive, Online Test Preparation System
not pay into Social Security, but do pay the for taking practice tests may be accessed on
Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of the Department of Human Resources website
Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los at http://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit.
Angeles County Employees Retirement Scroll down to the "Employment Test
Association (LACERA) has reciprocal Assistance” section and click on the “VISIT
agreements with several public retirement ONLINE TEST PREP SYSTEM” link. Additional
systems in California. test preparation resources may be listed on
the job posting.
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* 1. The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and
used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination
process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information requested.
Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response.
Please note that all information is subject to verification at anytime in the
examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in
disqualification or dismissal. Legible copy of official documents MUST be attached at
the time of application filing or email/fax within 15 calendar days from the date of
application filing.
Yes, I understand the above information and instructions
* 2. Which certificate of completion of Paralegal Training do you possess (certification
MUST be attached at the time of application filing/submission or within 15 calendar
days):
approved by the American Bar Association
approved by the California Department of Education
approved by an equivalent accrediting agency from another state
Not available
* 3. If your certification is approved by an equivalent accrediting agency, please provide
the details: name of issuing agency, location, and date of certification. Please indicate
NOT APPLICABLE, if this question does not apply to you.
* 6. Are you currently in compliance with California Business and Professions Code Section
6070 which requires paralegals to certify completion of mandatory continuing
education in legal ethics, general law or in a specialized area of laws?
Yes
No
* 7. If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide details of your recent
certification: title of certification, issuing agency, location, and date. If you answered
NO, please indicate NOT APPLICABLE.
* 8. The following set of questions will be used to determine your eligibility to be placed
on Selective Certification lists. Read each question carefully and be as specific as
possible, including all information related to the functional area identified for
Selective Certification. Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be
considered as response.
THE EXPERIENCE YOU CLAIM MUST BE CONSISTENT WITH THE EXPERIENCE
LISTED IN YOUR APPLICATION.
Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the
examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in
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disqualification or dismissal.
Selective Certification Lists will be established in accordance with Civil Service Rule
11.03.
I understand the above information and instructions.
* 9. CONTRACTS: Do you possess one year of experience providing paralegal support in
contracts?
Yes No
* 10. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* 11. HEALTHCARE: Do you possess one year of experience providing paralegal support in
healthcare?
Yes No
* 12. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* 13. LITIGATION: Do you possess one year of experience providing paralegal support in
litigation?
Yes No
* 14. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* 15. LAW ENFORCEMENT: Do you possess one year of experience providing paralegal
support in law enforcement?
Yes No
* 16. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* 17. PUBLIC WORKS: Do you possess one year of experience providing paralegal support
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in public works?
Yes No
* 18. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* 19. CHILD DEPENDENCY: Do you possess one year of experience providing paralegal
support in child dependency?
Yes No
* 20. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* 22. If you answered "YES" above, you must describe your experience that supports the
response. Indicate the position title, employer, supervisor name and phone,
employment date, and scope of responsibilities.
Comments such as "see resume or application" WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
If you answered "NO", please indicate "N/A".
* Required Question
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