The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a Criminal Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to judicial officers handling capital cases, writs of habeas corpus, and other complex criminal matters. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals while contributing to some of the Court's most significant and challenging cases.
What You’ll Do: Organize, index, and maintain records and filings for complex criminal cases.
Review and summarize motions, briefs, pleadings, transcripts, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and analyze procedural issues involving criminal law.
Assist judicial officers and the Managing Attorney by preparing factual and legal summaries.
Attend court hearings and prepare summaries of proceedings and rulings.
Compile and analyze case-related statistics and operational data.
Review and summarize habeas corpus petitions and supporting documentation.
Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Maintain organized case files while ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.
We’re Looking For Someone Who
Has exceptional analytical and legal research skills.
Is highly organized and able to manage multiple complex assignments.
Produces accurate, thorough, and well-written work products.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound professional judgment.
Communicates effectively with judicial officers, attorneys, court staff, and justice partners.
Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
Is committed to excellence, integrity, and public service.
Minimum Qualifications: Option I
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Two years of full-time experience in criminal law performing legal research, analysis, file organization, or related duties.
Option II
Completion of an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited paralegal program.
Four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal law performing legal research, analysis, file organization, or related duties.
Benefits: Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance.
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS.
Optional deferred compensation programs.
Generous leave accruals.
Fourteen (14) paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Tuition discounts.
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) certification.
