Legal Support Supervisor I-26278508

Legal Support Supervisor I-26278508

Salary

$67,225.60 - $82,576.00 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Job Number

26278508

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

09/11/2026

Closing Date

9/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Summary

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for

Legal Support Supervisor I

The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate's qualifications at time of appointment.

Future Salary Increases

July 2027 - 3.93% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 0.93% Market Increase)

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies in the Office of the District Attorney; however, this eligible list may also be used for future vacancies in other County departments.

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for Legal Support Supervisor I. Under general direction, incumbents are responsible for training, supervising, and evaluating the work of legal clerical staff, resolving legal clerical problems, and resolving difficult public contact situations.

Desirable Traits:

The ideal candidate will possess leadership skills and exhibit the desire to promote within the County of San Diego. The successful candidate will have the ability to motivate, coach and develop staff as well as build and maintain interpersonal relationships while being supportive of change.

For more information on this job description, please visit the Legal Support Supervisor I job classification page.

Hiring Process and Timeline:

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.

• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience as a Legal Support Assistant III in the County of San Diego, OR,
• Two years of legal clerical or secretarial experience equivalent to a Legal Support Assistant III in an outside agency performing a variety of increasingly responsible and complex legal clerical work in a lead worker capacity providing technical guidance and training to legal clerical staff.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in the employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran's Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veterans Preference Policy for additional information.

Military Skills Translator

Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! Please read the Military Skills Translator to access the tool.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov).

Disaster Service Worker

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.

The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.

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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner, as your responses may be used to determine your overall score. Please note that if you are invited to a selection interview(s) by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. Do you understand this information?

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• No

02

Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as a Legal Support Assistant III in the County of San Diego?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have two (2) years of legal clerical or secretarial experience equivalent to a Legal Support Assistant III in an outside agency performing a variety of increasingly responsible and complex legal clerical work in a lead worker capacity providing technical guidance and training to legal clerical staff?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have legal clerical support experience in Criminal, Civil, Probate Law, Family Law, Child Welfare Services, Child Support and/or Juvenile Dependency? Your experience MUST be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• Yes
• No

05

As a lead worker, do you have experience in assigning work to staff, reviewing and evaluating the work products completed and/or monitoring and ensuring deadlines or timelines are met? Your experience MUST be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• Yes
• No
• I do not have experience as a lead worker.

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As a lead worker, do you have experience in assisting in identifying and solving departmental procedures and work flow problems? Your experience MUST be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• Yes
• No
• I do not have experience as a lead worker.

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As a lead worker, do you have experience with resolving difficult public contact situations? Your experience MUST be verifiable on the "Work Experience" section of your application.

• Yes
• No
• I do not have experience as a lead worker.

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Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Careers in Government
• Veteran Outreach
• Southern California American Indian Resource Center (SCAIR)
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• Voice & Viewpoint
• LinkedIn
• County Social Media
• Other

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If you answered "other" to the question above, please indicate where you first heard about this job opportunity. If this does not apply, please indicate "n/a" below.

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Employer County of San Diego

Address 5500 Overland Ave., Suite 370

San Diego, California, 92123

Phone (619) 236-2191

(866) 880-9374

Website http://www.SanDiegoCounty.gov