Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riverside's Office of County Counsel has an opportunity for a Paralegal I/II - CN located in Riverside, CA.
The Office of County Counsel is seeking a detail-oriented and tech-forward paralegal to support attorneys and staff by combining traditional paralegal responsibilities with the effective use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The ideal candidate brings knowledge of litigation procedures, and a genuine comfort with AI-assisted legal tools – using them not as a shortcut, but as a workflow optimizer for quality legal work. This is a high-impact role for a paralegal who wants to shape how modern litigation practices operate, and is enthusiastic about leveraging AI to improve efficiency, accuracy, and client service while maintaining strict confidentiality and professional ethics.
Competitive candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.), able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, and highly organized while remaining flexible to manage changing assignments and priorities. Further, competitive candidates will be proficient in applying AI responsibly across the legal workflow, including legal research, drafting, document analysis, contract review, and knowledge management. They will understand both the capabilities and limitations of AI and consistently verify outputs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and high-quality legal work.
Employees in a Confidential designated class are defined by Section 3.b. of the Employee Relations Resolution, as "any employee who may be privy to the decision-making process of County management affecting employee relations" and are only authorized for broad use within the departments of Executive Office, Clerk of the Board, County Counsel, and Human Resources.
Salary Range
Paralegal I - CN: $62,705 - $84,806 Annually
Paralegal II - CN: $66,355 - $91,655 Annually
Hybrid schedule available after training and probationary period. The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department. The organization reserves the right to modify or revoke the hybrid arrangement at any time based on operational, business, or organizational needs. The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
Meet the Team!
The Office of County Counsel is a full-service law office that provides advisory and litigation support on issues of vital concern to the County and its residents such as health care, public safety, child welfare, land development, environmental protection, public finance, taxation and elections.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Research and analyze law sources (i.e., statutes, ordinances, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police reports, legal documents, and articles) for use in preparing legal documents (i.e., briefs, pleadings, contracts, deeds, opinions) for review, approval and use by an attorney using traditional legal research platforms and AI-assisted tools.
• Interview witnesses, defendants and others in civil cases for pre-trial or pre-hearing declarations; respond to propounding discovery and discovery requests.
• Correspond with clients and witnesses; collect client background information.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, contracts, memoranda of points and authorities, interrogatories and answers, complaints and answers, crossclaims, discovery, correspondence, affidavits, briefs, declarations, and other legal documents.
• Review legal documents and forms for completeness and conformance to specific requirements set forth in applicable legal codes. This task includes verifying citations, statutes, regulations, and case law before submission.
• Gather factual information and perform legal research not available through routine sources to assist attorneys in determining appropriate legal action.
• Perform preliminary analysis of legislative bills and research legislative histories.
• Summarize, organize and index prior opinions, testimony, depositions, and documentary material from interrogatories; organize and index trial documents; prepare exhibits and assist attorneys at trial by keeping track of exhibits, testimony and documents.
• May act as a liaison to County departments and outside agencies; may serve as an immediate assistant to a senior or supervising attorney.
• Monitor litigation deadlines and maintain case calendars.
• Organize and maintain digital case files and document management systems.
• Utilize approved AI platforms to assist with legal research, document summarization, drafting, proofreading, and workflow automation.
• Review and verify all AI-generated work for legal accuracy, completeness, and compliance before attorney review.
• Develop and refine AI prompts to improve the quality and consistency of legal work products.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive administrative and legal tasks.
• Assist in implementing AI best practices throughout the Office of County Counsel.
• Stay informed about emerging legal technology and AI developments relevant to legal practice.
• Protect confidential and privileged information when using AI tools.
• AI-assisted workflow management leverage AI tools to accelerate contract review, deposition summaries, chronology building, and first-draft preparation. Critically evaluate AI outputs for accuracy and legal soundness before use.
• Maintain accurate billing records and task documentation when required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veterans Service Coordinator for County of Riverside is Martin Rivera.
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