County of San Mateo, CA
Position: County Attorney’s Office – SkillBridge Legal Support AssociateThis program will focus on learning skills expected of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries in the County Attorney’s Office. Under the supervision of the Administrative Services Manager, the SkillBridge Legal Support Associate will perform a range of legal support tasks including legal research, proofreading and formatting documents, submitting e-filings to State and Federal Court, and corresponding and coordinating with the Courts. The associate’s duties will range from basic tasks to those requiring higher skill levels to support the office’s operations.
Examples of Duties:• Perform legal research under attorney supervision• Upload files to an eDiscovery system and analyze records using queries• Redact, print, organize, and e-file legal documents• Prepare files, exhibits, and other documents for court hearings, depositions & trials• Interview case participants, witnesses, and others to obtain relevant information• Deliver ex parte legal filings to the Court clerk’s office & courtrooms for signature• Maintain case files in a legal database• Calendar meetingsTraining Outcomes:• Understanding of Court rules and procedures• Learning the structure of and operations of a public law office• Demonstrate understanding of general legal support of multiple attorneys• Prioritize amongst multiple simultaneous projects and deadlinesQualifications/Ability to:• Develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships with staff and external contacts at all levels with diverse backgrounds• Work with an appropriate level of independence• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment where priorities frequently shift• Exercise project management skills• Demonstrate flexibility• Learn and use computer software including Office 365, ProLaw, and other legal platforms
Note: This full-time position follows a Mon-Fri schedule and is fully onsite. Please note that participation in the internship program does not guarantee future employment with the County of San Mateo. We encourage SkillBridge interns to regularly check jobs.smcgov.org to be aware of current positions available at the County of San Mateo.
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- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 91 - 120 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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