Legal Secretary I

Knowledge of

• Purpose format and processing procedures of basic legal forms and documents
• English grammar punctuation spelling and usage
• Format and composition of routine correspondence and legal documents
• Legal terminology spelling and usage
• Basic references for legal clerical work
• Legal and general office clerical practices and procedures

• Compose routine correspondence and legal documents from minimum instructions
• Prepare complex legal documents from specific instructions
• Efficiently maintain accurate case files and records
• Operate standard office machines and equipment such as typewriters word processors computer terminals printers tape recorders copiers and multi-line telephones
• Understand and follow oral and written directions and instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers other agency personnel and the public
• Communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications

The SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS belowAND

Either: One year of clerical experience involving thepreparation and processing of legal documents for court actionsuch as those described in the Examples of Duties (see class specification). Education or training from an accredited college business school or training school that is directly related to the Knowledge and Abilities specified for this class may be substituted for a maximum of six months of the required experience (15 semester units or 22 quarter units equal six months of experience).

Or: Completion of a curriculum approved by the Department of Personnel Services (formerly the Department of Personnel Management) in legal assisting legal secretarial or legal stenographic work.

Note: If the word experience is referenced in the minimum qualifications it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please clickhere or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

1. All positions in this class require the ability to type from clear copy at the rate of 50 net words per minute.
2. Some positions in this class may require taking oral dictation involving legal terminology. To be eligible for appointment to a short-hand-required position the applicant must have the ability to take oral dictation using any speedwriting method at the rate of 100 words per minute and transcribe at the rate of 30 net words per minute. Where the oral dictation skill is required it is used in performing the typical duties of the class as shown in the Examples of Duties (see class specification). The Civil Service Commission approved the use of selective certification for this special skill on March 7 1985.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Clickhere to apply.

County of Sacramento
Department of Personnel Services
Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education training and experience and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process please contact our Disability Compliance Office at or CA Relay 711. For more information visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions