Legal Secretary I/II
SALARY: $19.16 - $25.87 Hourly $1,532.80 - $2,069.60 Biweekly $3,321.07 - $4,484.13 Monthly $39,852.80 - $53,809.60 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/17/22
CLOSING DATE: 05/31/22 11:59 PM
Department: Probation
Location: South Lake Tahoe, California
DESCRIPTION: The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting
PROBATION DEPARTMENT The County of El Dorado, Probation Department is committed to providing public safety through collaborative partnerships and innovative practices in Corrections, with accountability and compassion
THE OPPORTUNITY Use your skills to perform varied and responsible specialized and confidential legal secretarial duties; compose and prepare correspondence; provides legal administrative support to attorneys, court officers, or law enforcement personnel; assist with calendaring and scheduling; and perform related duties as assigned.
The Selected Candidate will have the opportunity to: Perform general and legal secretarial duties related to the assigned functional area and department. Draft pleadings, subpoenas, contracts, ordinances, and other legal document correspondence, memoranda, and reports, depending upon the office to which assigned, from notes, brief instruction, dictated tapes, or printed materials. Calendar and schedule court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys, court officers, and other law enforcement personnel; file or arranges for the filing of legal briefs and other necessary paperwork with the court. Process a variety of legal agreements, contracts, etc., following instructions of attorneys, court officers, or other law enforcement personnel. Initiate specified correspondence such as transmittal letters for signature by appropriate staff; reviews finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and appropriate English usage. Collect information from a variety of sources pertinent to area of assignment; compiles data as necessary and prepares routine reports as required.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate for this position has experience working in a demanding environment, proven strong interpersonal and communication skills coupled with the ability to prioritize and manage complex responsibilities effectively and accurately. They will be able to work independently, be self-motivated, and have a strong knowledge of legal procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Legal Secretary I: Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND Two (2) years of general secretarial and administrative office support experience. Legal Secretary II: Equivalent to graduation from high school; AND One (1) year of legal secretarial experience providing support to attorneys, court officers, or other law enforcement personnel, or One (1) year of experience equivalent to the County's class of Legal Secretary I. Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.