County of Del Norte, CA
Legal Clerk I/II (MSS) – Full‑Time – Crescent City, CA
The Del Norte County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Legal Clerk. This role performs specialized office support that requires knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.
Description Legal Clerks support legal staff by producing forms, notices, and documents. They do not provide legal advice or conduct research. Employees are expected to improve from Legal Clerk I to Legal Clerk II after one year of satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities
Process, maintain, and prepare a variety of legal forms, records, and reports; verify that information is complete, accurate, and in conformance with prescribed format, procedures, and regulations.
Gather and review confidential information from agencies; communicate with affected parties to obtain or explain information.
Determine the acceptability of information and appropriate actions based on established instructions.
Contact agencies and organizations regarding the status of documents such as releases of liens and case settlements.
Receive, assemble, and maintain files related to court actions; update computer information; maintain court calendars by scheduling and reviewing court dates; file information or forward to staff members.
File pleadings, orders, judgments, and other legal documents in the appropriate court.
Identify and correct deletions or errors in accordance with prescribed format; follow up to secure additional information as needed.
Produce a variety of legal documents including notices of hearing, subpoenas, petitions, dispositions, dismissals, monthly and special reviews, warrants, and special orders, in addition to letters, reports, and fiscal or statistical reports.
Proofread typed materials for grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and formatting; verify consistency and accuracy of references and other information.
Receive and screen calls for attorneys; provide information based on policies and procedures; follow up on caller requests as needed.
Log reports from law‑enforcement agencies; search manual and automated systems for prior offenses and other relevant information; process discovery requests and gather information.
Maintain information related to assignments in a manual or computerized data system; serve as a court liaison regarding assigned work activities and related matters.
Attend court proceedings to take notes and/or enter narratives into a database; produce and file documents as a result of court proceedings.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of full‑time experience as an Office Assistant II; or
Two (2) years of full‑time experience performing general clerical work.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Employment requires affirmation of a loyalty oath; employees must complete disaster‑related training and return to work as ordered during an emergency.
Salary Legal Clerk I: $1,483.52 – $1,803.24 biweekly.
Legal Clerk II: $1,558.63 – $1,894.53 biweekly.
Benefits Standard County benefits; training and disaster service participation are required components of employment.
Selection Process Review of applications, written examination (if necessary), eligibility list and oral interview. Expenses incurred during the interview are the applicant’s responsibility. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Statement Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer. The county does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability. Applicants must provide evidence of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. as required by law.
Condition of Employment Employment must be verified as lawful under the Immigration Reform and Control Act within three days of hire.
Contact County of Del Norte, CA Address: 981 H Street, Suite 250 Crescent City, California, 95531 Full‑Time | $1,483.52 – $1,894.53 biweekly | Closes in 1 week
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Description Legal Clerks support legal staff by producing forms, notices, and documents. They do not provide legal advice or conduct research. Employees are expected to improve from Legal Clerk I to Legal Clerk II after one year of satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities
Process, maintain, and prepare a variety of legal forms, records, and reports; verify that information is complete, accurate, and in conformance with prescribed format, procedures, and regulations.
Gather and review confidential information from agencies; communicate with affected parties to obtain or explain information.
Determine the acceptability of information and appropriate actions based on established instructions.
Contact agencies and organizations regarding the status of documents such as releases of liens and case settlements.
Receive, assemble, and maintain files related to court actions; update computer information; maintain court calendars by scheduling and reviewing court dates; file information or forward to staff members.
File pleadings, orders, judgments, and other legal documents in the appropriate court.
Identify and correct deletions or errors in accordance with prescribed format; follow up to secure additional information as needed.
Produce a variety of legal documents including notices of hearing, subpoenas, petitions, dispositions, dismissals, monthly and special reviews, warrants, and special orders, in addition to letters, reports, and fiscal or statistical reports.
Proofread typed materials for grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and formatting; verify consistency and accuracy of references and other information.
Receive and screen calls for attorneys; provide information based on policies and procedures; follow up on caller requests as needed.
Log reports from law‑enforcement agencies; search manual and automated systems for prior offenses and other relevant information; process discovery requests and gather information.
Maintain information related to assignments in a manual or computerized data system; serve as a court liaison regarding assigned work activities and related matters.
Attend court proceedings to take notes and/or enter narratives into a database; produce and file documents as a result of court proceedings.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of full‑time experience as an Office Assistant II; or
Two (2) years of full‑time experience performing general clerical work.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
All County of Del Norte employees are designated Disaster Service Workers. Employment requires affirmation of a loyalty oath; employees must complete disaster‑related training and return to work as ordered during an emergency.
Salary Legal Clerk I: $1,483.52 – $1,803.24 biweekly.
Legal Clerk II: $1,558.63 – $1,894.53 biweekly.
Benefits Standard County benefits; training and disaster service participation are required components of employment.
Selection Process Review of applications, written examination (if necessary), eligibility list and oral interview. Expenses incurred during the interview are the applicant’s responsibility. The County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will provide reasonable accommodations.
Equal Opportunity Statement Del Norte County is an equal opportunity employer. The county does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual preference, or disability. Applicants must provide evidence of identity and authorization to work in the U.S. as required by law.
Condition of Employment Employment must be verified as lawful under the Immigration Reform and Control Act within three days of hire.
Contact County of Del Norte, CA Address: 981 H Street, Suite 250 Crescent City, California, 95531 Full‑Time | $1,483.52 – $1,894.53 biweekly | Closes in 1 week
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