County of Marin · 1 month ago
Legal Secretary I/II
San Rafael, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe County of Marin is dedicated to promoting safety through innovative and collaborative approaches to crime prevention and prosecution. The Legal Secretary will process legal documents and support attorneys in preparing for court, while maintaining records and working closely with law enforcement.
CommunitiesEnvironmental ConsultingGovernmentPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Process misdemeanor and felony cases for jury trial and cases that have been held to answer (HTA) to Superior Court, which includes creating charging documents, letters, and discovery requests for HTAs
Support attorneys with document preparation for court, such as transcribing recordings, and creating jury instructions, verdict forms, and motions
Receive various documents to proofread/edit/finalize, such as motions, letters, and memos, and are responsible for sending to defense attorneys, officers, etc
Maintain records and calendars and e-deliver documents to the courts for filing
Update the office's charging language and CALCRIM jury instructions within the office's case management system
Work closely with local law enforcement for the preparation of search warrants, arrest warrants, bail enhancements, etc
Qualification
Required
Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities
Legal Secretary I: Two years of clerical experience in a court, criminal justice, or legal office setting, including some experience processing legal documents
Legal Secretary II: One year of legal secretarial experience
Knowledge of legal office and justice system terminology, forms, documents, and procedures
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work
Knowledge of business arithmetic
Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing, record keeping, and the operation of standard office equipment
Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Ability to prepare a variety of accurate and detailed legal documents and forms
Ability to edit and review complex legal documents for accuracy, format, and correct English usage
Ability to learn the policies and procedures of the assigned office or court
Ability to use sound, independent judgment in following and applying appropriate laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to research and compile a variety of information
Ability to maintain accurate files
Ability to compose correspondence or documents independently or from brief instructions
Ability to organize own work, set priorities, work in a high-volume setting, and meet critical deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work
Specified positions require clearance in a background investigation in order to access the Criminal Justice Information System and/or the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System
The District Attorney's Office requires successful completion of a background investigation
Benefits
Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
Company
County of Marin
County of Marin is an organization composed of 23 agencies and departments that provide services supporting communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ahmed Ismail
Chief Financial Officer
Anya Bakerink, CPA
Chief Financial Officer, MCERA
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