Legal Clerk I / II (Merit)

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Tehama County, CA

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-00038

Department : Social Services

Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

This is a State Merit System Services (MSS) classification. Please go to

to view the actual job classification and to apply for this position.

Nature of Work : The primary function of the Legal Clerk is to perform a wide variety of specialized legal clerical and general clerical work which includes composing and typing legal documents and correspondence, processing of legal documents, and maintenance of legal case records which requires the knowledge of legal terminology and legal clerical procedures.

Salary

A-E Steps)

Legal Clerk I :

19.42 - $23.60 Hourly / $1,553.60 - $1,888.00 Bi-Weekly

Legal Clerk II :

21.43 - $26.05 Hourly / $1,714.40 - $2,084.00 Bi-Weekly

Ideal Candidate : The ideal candidate is reliable, provides courteous, respectful, and professional customer service, and has the ability to analyze situations involving rules and regulations and demonstrate good judgment when making decisions; communicates effectively orally and in writing; is proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations; interacts with individuals from various educational, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds; works cooperatively as part of a team and with community partners and other Counties' agencies; listens attentively and understands oral information provided; prioritizes, plans and organizes one's own work.

Why Join Our Team? : At the Department of Social Services we strive to partner with our community to assist, empower and protect those we serve. We foster an agency culture that supports family life and encourages fun filled activities and agency committees. This is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the agency even better.

Click here to learn more about the Social Services Department.

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Examples of Duties

Typical Duties of a Legal Clerk Include :

Processing, maintaining, and preparing a variety of legal forms, records, and reports; verifying that information or data is complete, accurate, consistent, and in conformance with prescribed format, procedures, and regulations; gathering and reviewing confidential information from agencies and processing documents related to assignments; communicating with affected parties to gather needed information and explaining procedures; contacting various agencies and organizations regarding the status of documents such as court hearings, warrants, petitions, detention reports, etc.; receiving, assembling, and maintaining files and other information related to court actions; updating computer information; maintaining court calendars by scheduling and reviewing court dates; filing information or forwarding to staff members; typing from electronic recording devices, proofing typewritten materials for grammar, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, format, layout, and clarity of language; verifying the consistency, completeness, and accuracy of references and other information.

For a detailed job description please click the job title below :

Education, Experience & Licenses

Legal Clerk I :

• One (1) year of full-time experience as an Office Assistant II;

Two (2) years of full-time experience performing general clerical work.

Legal Clerk II :

Two (2) years of full-time experience performing clerical work in a legal office environment.

In addition to the education and experience requirements specified in the Merit Systems / Cooperative Personnel Services classification specification, Tehama County requires :

License & Special Requirements :

Recruitment Information

HOW TO APPLY : This recruitment closes on March 3, 2025 To apply please submit your application through Merit System Services : . You must click on the link, search for this job between the opening and closing dates, and submit your application. This job will only be posted between the opening and closing dates on the flyer. After filing your application you will be notified by Merit System Services as to whether or not your application met the minimum qualifications. Following the closing date those that met minimum qualifications will be contacted by the County for the next steps in the recruitment process. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to test and interview.

The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies. .

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Legal Clerk I / II (Merit), as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

For questions about this recruitment contact :

Jose Ventura

530) 528-4095 / jventura@tcdss.org

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

NOTE : THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY :

HEALTH :

PAID LEAVES :

96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)

LIFE INSURANCE :

RETIREMENT :

CalPERS Formulas :

Classic member = 2% @ 55

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS :

Salary : $19 - $24