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San Diego County Water Authority lists this Legal Executive Assistant opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join The San Diego County Water Authority!The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency established in 1944 that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. Our mission is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to 22 retail water providers, including cities, special districts and a military base.For jobseekers, the Water Authority offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, high-impact work. Our team supports a $267 billion regional economy and the quality of life for 3.3 million residents through a multi-decade water supply diversification plan, maintaining major infrastructure, and forward-thinking policies that promote fiscal and environmental responsibility. We're also exploring new ways to strengthen regional water security, support strategic water resource management across Southern California, and deliver cost savings for local families.The San Diego County Water Authority offers excellent benefits, a supportive work/life balance, and the opportunity to contribute to an industry leading organization.The PositionThe position serves as a key executive support to the General Counsel and office staff, managing office activities and staff, and helping to ensure the agency's legal processes, including Board governance support, Brown Act-compliant meeting procedures, Public Records Act responses, contracts administration, recordkeeping, and general legal office management are carried out efficiently and in compliance with laws, regulations and policies governing the administration of a public utility in the State of California.The Ideal Candidate:Extensive legal support experience, with deep knowledge of law office practices and legal procedures, including familiarity with legal terminology, documents, research (both internal and external) and court/administrative filing requirements.Demonstrated supervisory experience, with history of experience in supervising other legal support staff and independently overseeing complicated legal affairs.Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact tactfully and effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including attorneys, executives, Board members, colleagues, outside counsel, and the general public, while providing outstanding customer service and demonstrating diplomacy and professionalism at all times.Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, calendars, and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.Meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality, with the ability to prepare clear, error-free documents and records, spotting and correcting inconsistencies, and maintaining strict confidentiality with sensitive legal information.Optional Hybrid Work Schedule: The Water Authority has embraced a hybrid work schedule to offer employees flexibility and work-life balance. An option to telework up to 1 day per week and work onsite 3-4 days per week is available for this position. Employees authorized to telework must be able to report to Water Authority facilities as needed, depending on the operational needs of the department and/or area of assignment. Additionally, employees assigned to work at the Kearny Mesa office work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. While onboarding and training, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.Qualification GuidelinesThe qualification guidelines generally describe the knowledge and ability required to enter the job in order to successfully perform the assigned duties. Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by six years of increasingly responsible office administrative, or secretarial, and supervisory experience, including three years in a law office or legal department and two years of supervision. A bachelors degree and experience in a government or utility setting are highly desirable.Application ProcedureTo be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Sunday October 25, :59 p.m. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Examination Process Applicants considered most qualified after the application review process will be invited to participate in an oral panel interview (in-person). The oral panel interview is anticipated to be scheduled the week of November 2, 2026 or November 9, 2026. Department Interview The top candidates will be invited to a department interview following the oral panel interview. The Department interview is anticipated to be scheduled the week of November 9, 2026 or November 16, 2026. To ensure timely and successful navigation, please consider applying early if you are new to the governmentjobs.com application system. For technical assistance with the online application system, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their toll-free applicant support line at . If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Cristina Lever-Santos, Principal Human Resources Analyst at or . The San Diego County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, military or veteran status, citizenship status, medical condition, and/or national origin. The San Diego County Water Authority welcomes veterans or transitioning military.BenefitsHealth Insurance: The Water Authority maintains four employee health plan options, inclusive of dental and vision. Currently, the "basic" plans are the Kaiser HMO plan and Aetna Value Network HMO, and the "premium" plans are the Aetna Full Network HMO and PPO Healthcare plans. All medical plans feature a chiropractic benefit. Employees and eligible dependents are covered through Aetna Dental for dental services, and Aetna for vision services. The Water Authority pays 100% of the monthly premiums for full-time employees and their dependents for the basic plans, inclusive of dental and vision. Employees pay 50% of the cost that exceeds the "basic" medical plan Kaiser family coverage premium. All health benefits are effective on the first of the month following date of hire. Employees who waive Water Authority medical, dental, and vision benefits receive $41.66 per month, deposited into a Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare or Dependent Care) and $42.33 per month deposited into the deferred compensation plan.Retirement: All regular Water Authority employees are members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire. Additional benefits are provided in accordance with the Water Authority's CalPERS contract.Social Security / Medicare: Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI). The total employee contribution is 7.65% of salary. Employees of the Water Authority do not pay into State Disability Insurance (SDI).Merit Review Schedule: Probationary employees (new hires and promotions) will be considered for a merit increase at their six-month review date. Regular employees will receive a performance evaluation and consideration for a merit increase at their one-year anniversary date and annually thereafter.401(a) Incentive Retirement Plan: The Water Authority contributes 2.5% of base wage salary per year to a 401(a) incentive retirement plan. 401(a) participants are required to make a mandatory contribution to the plan in the following amounts: 3%, 5%, 10%, 15%, or 20%. Upon hire into a Confidential classification, employees must make a one-time, irrevocable election to this plan.Alternative Work Week: Employees assigned to work at the Kearny Mesa location will work a 9/80 schedule, where the entire facility is closed every other Friday. Employees assigned to the Escondido location will work either a 4/10 schedule, with every Friday off, or 9/80 schedule, depending on the position. Individual work schedules are developed on a departmental basis to assure that appropriate staff are available to perform needed work and must be selected from available options outlined in the attendance policy.Hybrid Work Schedule Option: The Water Authority has embraced a hybrid work schedule to offer flexibility and work-life balance. Employees in eligible positions may have the option to telework several days per week, with the remainder of the workweek spent onsite, based on operational needs and management approval. Employees approved to work remotely must maintain California residency and perform their remote work functions primarily within the state of California.Vacation: Water Authority employees accrue 96 hours of paid vacation leave per year. Accruals increase based on time in service with the Water Authority.Sick Leave: Water Authority employees accrue 96 hours of paid sick leave per year.Holidays: The Water Authority observes 14 paid holidays each year, including three (3) floating holidays. Holiday pay is equivalent to the employee's regular scheduled workday (
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san diego, CA, 92123, US
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