Salary : $82,385.32 - $102,863.96 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-414030-C1
Department: County-Wide
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Contact: Michelle Pellegrino

THE POSITION:

The Paralegal (Senior) provides paralegal services and has expertise in and the responsibility for a specific area of the law. Incumbents may act in a lead capacity by training, assigning and reviewing the work of other Paralegals and/or other new employees, and may direct subordinate clerical or accounting staff.
The position is allocated in multiple departments, the current opening is in the District Attorney's Office.
The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur throughout the County.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience: Three (3) years of full-time work experience in preparing and processing legal documents, including eighteen (18) months of experience as a paralegal in a governmental agency that demonstrates possession of and competency in the requisite knowledge and abilities.

And one of the following:

1. A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association (a copy of your certificate must be submitted by the final filing deadline - see document submittal requirements). -OR-
2. 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 copy of your certificate or degree/unofficial or official transcripts must be submitted by the final filing deadline - see document submittal requirements). -OR-
3. A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject and 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 paralegal tasks (a copy of your degree/ unofficial or official transcripts must be submitted by the final filing deadline - see document submittal requirements).

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

All candidates must either submit a copy of their certificate or college diploma or official/unofficial transcripts verifying the courses and units completed, institution, student name, date, degree and area of specialization conferred by the final filing date of the recruitment. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [redacted], or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title Paralegal (Senior) and the recruitment number (26-414030-C1) in your email or fax.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

• Incumbents assigned to the Paralegal classes are required to meet mandatory continuing education requirements pursuant to California Law, Business and Professions Code, Section 6450 (d).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
• Independent travel will be required.
• Some positions in this class may require bilingual skills.

SELECTION PROCESS:

07/22/26- 5:00pm (PST) - Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [redacted], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE (or APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE). Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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01

This Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine applicants' qualifications for this position and assess an applicant's ability to advance in the recruitment process; therefore, applicants are encouraged to answer all questions thoroughly and completely. Omitted information will not be considered or assumed. Applicants who have no experience in a specific area are recommended to state "no experience in this area" instead of leaving the space blank.Please note that the experience in your answers must be reflected in your employment history.

• I acknowledge

02

I meet the education requirement by:

• A) Possessing a certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association
• B) Possessing 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
• C) Possessing a baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject and a minimum of 1 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 3 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
• D) None of the above, I do not meet the education requirement

03

If you answered "A" in question 2, you understand that a copy of your paralegal program certificate must be submitted by the final filing deadline.

• Yes, I understand
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "B" in question 2, you understand that a copy of your paralegal program certificate AND transcripts which verify successful completion of the required units as detailed within the job announcement, must be submitted by the final filing deadline.

• Yes, I understand
• Not applicable

05

If you answered "C" in question 2, you understand that a copy of your baccalaureate or advanced degree (or transcripts which verify conferral of your degree) must be submitted by the final filing deadline. Additionally, if you answered "C" in question 2, you understand that your application employment history must provide a minimum of 1 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 3 years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding 3 years, AND a written declaration from this attorney stating that you, the applicant, are qualified to perform paralegal tasks. Paralegal tasks must fall under California Business & Professions Code
6450(a) which include, but are not limited to,
6case planning, development, and management; legal research; interviewing clients; fact gathering and retrieving information; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information to make an independent decision and recommendation to the supervising attorney...
634;

• Yes, I understand
• Not applicable

06

The eligible list established for this recruitment will be used to fill vacancies as they occur throughout the County. Please indicate which department you are interested in being certified to. (select all that apply)

• District Attorney
• Health & Social Services
• Public Defender

07

Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08

If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
Required Question