Legal Secretary I/II Job at County of El Dorado in Placerville

Overview

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The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting public service in a diverse and collaborative workplace. The Board of Supervisors supports competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and telework opportunities consistent with business needs and Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The Opportunity

Use your skills to perform varied and responsible specialized and confidential legal secretarial duties; compose and prepare correspondence; provide 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 related documents from notes, dictated materials, or printed materials.
• Calendar and schedule court dates, meetings, and appointments for attorneys and other personnel; file or arrange for filing of legal briefs with the court.
• Process a variety of legal agreements and contracts following instructions from attorneys or other personnel.
• Prepare and review transmittal correspondence for signature; ensure materials are complete and comply with policies and English usage.
• Collect information from multiple sources and prepare routine reports as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Human Resources will assess your application to determine minimal qualifications. The following are representative requirements:

• Legal Secretary I: High school diploma; two (2) years of general secretarial and administrative support experience.
• Legal Secretary II: High school diploma; one (1) year of legal secretarial experience supporting attorneys, court officers, or other law enforcement personnel, or one (1) year of experience equivalent to 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.

Additional Information

The County is recruiting for Legal Secretary I/II - Extra Help. This recruitment will establish a list for filling current and future limited term, full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three months. Extra help employees may be transitioned into regular employment where possible; however, they do not receive benefits or paid leaves but accrue sick leave as allowed by law.

More information on the recruitment process, pre-employment requirements, and benefits is available on the County website. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Benefits (highlights)

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability
• CalPERS Retirement, Deferred Compensation (457)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave accruals

All candidates will be notified of changes in the recruitment procedures. Pre-employment screenings and background checks may apply where required.