Legal Process Clerk I

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1)regular full-time positions in the class of Legal Process Clerk I at the Yolo County District Attorneys Office.

The Position
TheLegal Process Clerk I is the entry and trainee level class in the Legal Process Clerk Series. Incumbents assistwith daily office functions and learn to perform a combination of various court-related legal clerical functions such as but are not limited toaccepting processing producing and filing documents related to the establishment and maintenance of a court-related legal records.

The Ideal Candidate

• is detailed oriented and has the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• must be able to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• must be able to use sound judgement in applying appropriate laws regulations and policies.
• must answer and route incoming calls on a multi-line phone system with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• possesses word processing spreadsheets and database programs software knowledge and experiences.
• is an enthusiastic and adaptable professional with exceptional multitasking abilities and verbal and written communication skills.
• is a customer focused professional and team player who is excited about starting a career in the justice system and serving the public.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives receipts and post payments of fines bails and filing fees.
• Receives and files legal documents and ensures they are placed in the appropriate record.
• Sets up and maintains files in accordance with established policy in creating a court-related legal record.
• Accepts reviews returns endorses certifies and/or files documents and records related information in a computer.
• Prepares types and/or generate a variety of simple forms documents notices letters orders and/or abstracts related to legal processes.
• Verifies enters retrieves and updates information and data into a computer terminal; records case information manually and/or electronically.
• Prepares and types a variety of simple court-related legal forms documents notices letters and abstracts as well as other correspondence related to legal filing and legal processes.

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Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of general clerical experience; AND

Typing: Must type a rate of not less than 35 net words per minute.

Substitution: A year of full-time education beyond high school may substitute for the required experience.

License:Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to 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.

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Application 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 as of the final filing date. 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 addition to a completed Employment Application applicants are required to submit a completed Supplemental Questionnaire a current valid typing certificate that demonstrates the ability to type 35 WPM and verification of education (if qualifying via the education pattern).Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application

• E-mail to

• Fax to

• Hand-delivery to 625 Court Street Room 101 Woodland CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  

Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail or County interoffice mail.

Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications

• Written Examination

• Department Selection Interviews

• Finalist Interviews

• Reference Checks

Conditional Job Offer pending:

• Pre-Employment Exams

• Drug & Alcohol Screen

• Department of Justice LiveScan
  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. 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 (3) minutes long

• The test must have been completed within the past twelve (12) months prior to the date of the submitted application.

• The typing certificate must include time limit of the test gross words per minute number of errors date of the test and the signature of the person who administered the test. The certificate must also be on agency letterhead.

Written Examination
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to the written examination. This examination may test for but is not limited to the essential knowledge and abilities listed in this job announcement. Qualified applicants will be notified of the exact date time and location of the examination to the email address included in the application. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination in conjunction with any county or veterans preference points.

Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at .

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of sex sexual orientation race color ancestry religious creed national origin physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS) mental disability medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information) age (40 or over) marital status pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws or ordinance.

The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor rehabilitation counselor or other qualified professional will be required.

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