San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
Legal Clerk II/III (Sheriff's Office)
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Legal Clerk II / III – San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office
Legal Clerks play a critical role in supporting the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and the broader criminal justice system. This position involves performing specialized clerical duties essential to the administration of justice, including transcribing records, preparing and processing legal documents, ensuring timely handling of sensitive information, and entering data into criminal justice databases. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Distinguishing Characteristics This is a class series. Incumbents within the series are considered for promotion to a higher class based upon development of more advanced requisite knowledge, skills and abilities and successful completion of progressively more difficult and complex duties and assignments.
Legal Clerk II:
The journey level in the series. Incumbents work under supervision and apply specialized legal knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. The incumbent can execute all but the most complex tasks with minimal training or oversight and may assist in the training of other staff and lead projects as assigned.
Legal Clerk III:
The advanced journey level in the series. Incumbents work independently under general supervision, with minimal oversight, and have extensive experience and a high level of autonomy in applying specialized knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. Incumbents are assigned the most complex assignments and may act as a lead worker by training and directing the work of other legal clerks or clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
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:
Must be able to type 50 wpm (candidates will be required to provide proof of typing speed at some point in the recruitment process).
Application Process Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at
governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca . Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. A preliminary 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 www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Background Check
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
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Distinguishing Characteristics This is a class series. Incumbents within the series are considered for promotion to a higher class based upon development of more advanced requisite knowledge, skills and abilities and successful completion of progressively more difficult and complex duties and assignments.
Legal Clerk II:
The journey level in the series. Incumbents work under supervision and apply specialized legal knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. The incumbent can execute all but the most complex tasks with minimal training or oversight and may assist in the training of other staff and lead projects as assigned.
Legal Clerk III:
The advanced journey level in the series. Incumbents work independently under general supervision, with minimal oversight, and have extensive experience and a high level of autonomy in applying specialized knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. Incumbents are assigned the most complex assignments and may act as a lead worker by training and directing the work of other legal clerks or clerical staff.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
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:
Must be able to type 50 wpm (candidates will be required to provide proof of typing speed at some point in the recruitment process).
Application Process Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at
governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca . Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. A preliminary 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 www.slocounty.ca.gov.
Background Check
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
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