Legal Secretary I-II
Legal Secretary I-II
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USD 52000 - 63211
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Job Description
Description
The County of Yolo is recruiting for one (1) regular full-time positions in the class of Legal Secretary I/II at the Probation department.
THE POSITION
This position will be assignedto both the West Sacramento and Woodland offices.The ideal candidate will have previous experience providing clerical support and demonstrate flexibility and willingness to adapt to periodic changes in assignments to meet the needs of the department. The candidate selected will be placed at the Legal Secretary I or II level depending on their background and experience and at the discretion of the appointing authority. The salary range for each classification level is as follows:
Legal Secretary I: $49483.20 - $60153.60 Annually
Legal Secretary II: $52000.00 - $63211.20 AnnuallyAdditionally reliable transportation and a valid California drivers license are necessary as the employee will be required to travel to and from West Sacramento and Woodland.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and a valid typing certificate to be considered for the next step of the selection process. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.Essential Functions
Clickhere to view the full job description for Legal Secretary I.
Click here to view the full job description for Legal Secretary II.Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSLegal Secretary I
Experience: Two (2) years of secretarial experience in a law office; or three (3) years of clerical experience in criminal justice law enforcement or other agency or firm involving the preparation and/or processing of legal documents.
Typing Speed Required: Must type 35 net words per minute.
Legal Secretary II
Experience: One year of experience comparable to the duties of a Legal Secretary I in Yolo County; or four (4) years of general clerical experience in a criminal justice or law enforcement agency directly involving the preparation and/or processing of legal documents.
Typing Speed Required: Must type 55 net words per minute. Positions assigned to the Sheriffs Department must type 35 net words per minute.
License Requirement:Must possess and maintain a valid California drivers license Class C or higher to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.Application & Selection Process
It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.
Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application applicants are required to submit a valid typing certificate (see below for information regarding acceptable typing certificates). Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps and all listed dates may change with or without notice.- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screen for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Conditional Job Offer pending
- Medical Exam
- DOJ Live Scan
- Confirmed Job Offer
Typing Certificate Information
There are a variety of businesses and agencies where you can obtain a typing certificate. Most applicants get a certificate at a temporary employment agency. See details below regarding eligible typing tests.
FREE typing tests are available by APPOINTMENT ONLY at:
Sacramento Works Job Center-South County/Elk Grove
*All tester must possess a CalJOBS account or create one at
Yolo County Employment Center
Woodland and West Sacramento
Eligibility Criteria: Online typing certificates are NOT accepted. In order for your typing certificate to be accepted it must meet the following criteria:- The test must be a minimum of three minutes long
- The test must have been in the past 12 months of application. Typing certificates older than 12 months are not accepted
- The certificate must include time limit of the test gross words per minute number of errors date of test and the signature of the person administering the test
- The certificate must be on agency letterhead
Screening for Best QualifiedThe supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience education and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience write no experience for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire the applicants education training and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
