The County of El Dorado is hiring: Legal Secretary I/II in Placerville

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 DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICE

The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by objectively investigating and prosecuting matters under the law to attain justice.

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 an 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 arrange 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; review 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 is a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in legal office procedures and the ability to manage confidential matters with discretion.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to public service by supporting the District Attorney’s Office in its mission to uphold justice for the residents of El Dorado County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Equivalent to graduation from high school; and two years of general secretarial and administrative office support experience.

OR Equivalent to graduation from high school; and one year of legal secretarial experience providing support to attorneys, court officers, or other law enforcement personnel.

LICENCES 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.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.