Legal Administrative Assistant II

To qualify for the Legal Administrative Assistant II position, candidates must meet specific experience and education requirements as outlined by the City of San Diego. The following qualifications are required for consideration.

• Two years of full-time experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant I with the City of San Diego.
• OR one year of full-time experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant I with the City of San Diego AND one year of full-time experience performing legal secretarial or legal administrative support duties.
• OR three years of full-time experience performing legal secretarial or legal administrative support duties.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license may be required at the time of appointment.
• Candidates must be able to type at a minimum net corrected speed of 40 words per minute (may be required to pass a typing test).
• Knowledge of legal terminology, court rules, and procedures is essential.
• Experience with legal document preparation and case file management is required.
• Ability to prioritize and schedule events in accordance with court and city rules.

Prepare and process a wide variety of legal documents including summons, complaints, answers to complaints, points and authorities, discovery requests and responses, briefs, writs, motions, orders, subpoenas, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, agreements, legal opinions, memoranda, and reports to City Council, boards, and committees.

• Prepare more complex legal documents and verify legal references.
• Schedule and prioritize a wide variety of events in accordance with specific rules and procedures mandated by the courts, City Clerk’s Office, and City Attorney’s Office.
• Compose and type legal documents.
• Prepare case settlements.
• Schedule and arrange depositions.
• Establish and maintain case files, records, and indexes.
• Document reference and background information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) in San Diego, CA.

• May be required to pass a background check and/or drug screening.
• Must comply with all City of San Diego policies and procedures.
• May be required to work overtime as needed.
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal information.

Salary range of $84,843 to $102,606 per year.

• Employees in job classifications represented by Municipal Employees Association (MEA) are scheduled to receive general wage increases as per the collective bargaining agreement.
• Complete benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Visit the official City of San Diego careers portal on the official application portal.

• Create an account or to your existing applicant account.
• Complete the online application form, including all required fields and supplemental questions.
• Attach any required documents, such as proof of education or typing certificate.
• Review your application for accuracy and completeness.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

• Applicants are encouraged to apply to the related recruitment for Legal Administrative Assistant I as well.
• The City of San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Veterans, disabled individuals, and other protected classes are encouraged to apply.
• For questions about this position, contact the City of San Diego Human Resources Department.
• The salary range is subject to change based on collective bargaining agreements.
• This position is represented by the Municipal Employees Association (MEA).

The City of San Diego is the second-largest city in California and the eighth-largest in the United States, serving over 1.4 million residents. The City Attorney's Office provides legal services to the City, including representation in civil litigation, prosecution of misdemeanors, and legal advice to city officials and departments. The City offers a stable work environment with competitive pay and benefits, making it an attractive employer for legal administrative professionals seeking public service careers. City of San Diego is named as the hiring organisation for the Legal Administrative Assistant II post.