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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Legal Clerk I/II/III

Crescent City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company focused on providing innovative solutions in public administration. They are seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Legal Clerk, which involves performing specialized legal clerical work and supporting departmental legal proceedings. The role includes maintaining case control, preparing court documents, and providing information to various agencies and the public.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Types reports, motions, pleadings, letters complaints, warrants, notices and/or a variety of documents gathering the information from various sources

Maintains case control as it pertains to proceedings with the court associated with departmental functions

Files various reports, statements and documents according to established alphabetical, numerical, and/or chronological systems

Contacts other agencies or individuals obtaining and documenting information as required

Complies and organizes reports court documents related to courtroom presentation

Assists in and/or prepares court documents related to courtroom presentation

Provides copies of investigative reports and documents used by staff in processing or prosecution of cases

Performs routine counter work; acts as information source for various agencies other departments and the general public

Prepares, files and distributes confidential reports

May arrange transportation and lodging for non-local witnesses or persons required to appear in court related to criminal prosecution

May transcribe opinions, pretrial orders, minute orders, jury instructions, verdicts, petitions, summons, and other legal/judicial documents

May interview persons coming into office with inquiries to evaluate the inquiry to refer to appropriate office action

May perform clerical work of a confidential nature

May maintain and process unit billing records, service statements, permits, applications and/or other related documents

Performs related duties as required

Performs the more complex legal clerical duties related to the initiation, processing and recording of legal and/or judicial documents and transactions as it pertains to departmental function

Assists in relieving departmental or divisional administrators of routine administrative details relative to function of the legal staff

Monitors the progress of legal documents through administrative and/or judicial process to ensure timely and proper processing

Oversees and participates in the maintenance of case control as it pertains to proceedings with the court associated with departmental functions

Supervises and participates in the maintenance of case control as it pertains to proceedings with the court associated with departmental functions

Oversees departmental files consisting of various reports, statements and documents according to established alphabetical, numerical and/or chronological systems

Oversees and assists in and/or prepares court documents related to courtroom presentation in processing or prosecution of cases

Oversees and participates in the preparation, filing and distribution of confidential reports, documents, etc

Assists in the selection of support staff, trains support staff in office policies and procedures

May assign, prioritize and evaluate the work of subordinate staff in office policies and procedures

May perform routine counter work; act as information source for various agencies, other departments and the general public

May perform legal and other clerical work of a routine, complex and/or confidential nature

May maintain and process unit billing records, services statements, permits, applications and/or other related documents

Performs related duties as required or assigned

Qualification

Legal terminologyCourt proceduresTyping speed (45 WPM)Office methodsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

Graduation from high school or equivalent education with experience in responsible office and administrative support work

Graduation from high school or equivalent education supplemented with college course work in a related field

A minimum of one (1) year experience in responsible clerical work, preferably with the use of legal terminology and court procedures

Graduation from high school supplemented with college course work in a legal related field

Three (3) years experience in a legal setting including some experience in direction or supervision of clerical personnel

Knowledge of legal terminology, statutory time limits, and procedures

Knowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuation

Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, equipment and practices

Ability to type legal documents rapidly and accurately at a rate sufficient to perform duties satisfactorily (45 WPM minimum)

Ability to learn, interpret and apply policies, laws, rules and regulations for an operational unit

Ability to perform responsible legal clerical work with speed, accuracy and confidentiality

Ability to prioritize work to meet statutory time limits pertaining to cases

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with legal and judicial personnel, outside agencies, fellow workers and the general public

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form

Preferred

In addition, level III knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and composition at a level used in complex legal writing and editing

In addition, level III abilities to respond to the support needs of the administrative staff

In addition, level III abilities to assume responsibility for managing the procedural activities of the office and/or departmental units

In addition, level III abilities to apply rules, regulations and legal procedures in making independent determination on the best possible resolution to office directed problems or situations

In addition, level III abilities to type legal documents rapidly and accurately at a rate sufficient to perform duties satisfactorily (55-60 WPM minimum)

In addition, level III abilities to prioritize and direct the work of others to meet statutory time limits pertaining to cases

In addition, level III abilities to oversee and maintain case files, reports, documents and various materials

In addition, level III abilities to compose and/or process complex legal documents and/or letters

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Vacation: 1-5 years of continuous service: 15 working days per year; 6-10 years of continuous service: 20 working days per year; 11-15 years of continuous service: 25 working days per year; 16 years or higher of continuous service: 30 working days per year.

Sick Leave: 1 day of sick leave with pay for each month of service from the date of employment.

Holidays: 13 working days each year.

Floating Holidays: 3 working days each fiscal year.

Retirement: The County is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) integrated with Social Security.

Group Insurance: County contributions for employee and dependent medical insurance with no-cost add on dental coverage

County paid vision coverage

County paid basic life insurance

County paid emergency ground and air program services

County paid Employee Assistance Program

County paid Health and Wellness Program

Personal and Professional Development: Training and certification programs, Career advancement opportunities

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan: Employees may elect to have a percentage of their salary deferred for pre-tax investment.