Job Details

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Closing Date: Friday, May 15, 2026 

Salary: $6,150 – 7,783 / Month ** September 2026 – 3.5% increase to base pay

The Santa Cruz County Counsel`s office is looking for a qualified and motivated paralegal to join our collegial team, we are committed to public service!

Under general supervision, this paralegal will support attorneys with multiple types of civil matters in both federal and State courts. This includes but is not limited to: conducting legal research; drafting legal documents and preparing Judicial Council forms; assisting with trial preparation; electronically calendaring and filing cases; handling projects and discovery; maintaining the law library; and performing other related duties as assigned. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. 

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying, unless otherwise specified. Pursuant to California Business & Professions Code section 6450(c), a paralegal shall possess at least one of the following:

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

OR

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.

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 legal tasks.

OR

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.