Legal Clerk I/II/III (District Attorney's Office)

County of San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA

The District Attorney's Office is actively recruiting for a full-time, permanent Legal Clerk I/II/III to join our team.However, the resulting eligible list may be used to fill other future full-time, part-time, permanent, limited term, temporary, or substitute vacancies that exist in the County of San Luis Obispo.

Legal Clerks play an important role in the County's criminal justice process. The Legal Clerk will support District Attorneys on many clerical type tasks. These tasks include transcription activities, typing various legal documents and ensuring timely processing of important legal documents.

Employment Standards
Knowledge of:

Modern office practices and procedures
Proper telephone procedures and etiquette
Alphabetical, numerical, and chronological sequences used in filing
Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and English usage
Legal procedures, legal terminology, and legal formats, including briefs, motions, opinions, resolutions, and subpoenas
Fundamental mathematical concepts

Click here for a complete job description Legal Clerk I.
Clickhere for a complete job description Legal Clerk II.
Clickherefor a complete job description Legal Clerk III.

For more information about the District Attorney’s Office and Mission, please visithttps://www.slocounty.ca.gov/departments/district-attorneyThe ideal candidate will have an interest in the criminal justice system, work well under pressure and embrace a working environment with constant interruptions. The District Attorney's Office is looking for detail-oriented individuals that put a premium on accuracy and can juggle multiple tasks in a deadline-oriented environment.

Learn applicable State and Federal regulations, mandates, and departmental policies, procedures
Perform clerical duties under pressure and with many interruptions
Perform basic arithmetic
Engage with the public, courts, other agencies, and public officials with tact and courtesy
Keep and maintain clerical records and prepare reports
Read and comprehend legal material
Follow verbal and written instructions
Work effectivelyand maintain positive working relationshipswith others, including those of diverse perspectives using interpersonal skills
Type at a speed of 50 net wpm
Take dictation from recordings, drafts, and verbal instruction
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with the public, vendors, peers, subordinates, and other agencies
Establish good public relations
Operate a variety of office equipment
Use computers and related technology efficiently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes:

Legal Clerk I: One year of clerical experience in a legal office, court, or criminal justice system;Or one year of experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant II.

Legal Clerk II:Two years of experience performing increasingly complex legal, court, or legal document preparation work;Or one year of experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk I or Administrative Assistant III.

Legal Clerk III:Three years of experience performing increasingly complex legal, court, or legal document preparation work; Or one year of experience equivalent to a Legal Clerk II.

Licenses and Certificates

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of the page.Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.BACKGROUND CHECK:To accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:

Any felony conviction
Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
Poor employment history
Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
Any crime committed against a child
Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process