Legal Clerk I​/II​/III

Bi-weekly Salary: Legal Clerk I: $1,483.52 - $1,803.24
Legal Clerk II: $1,558.63 - $1,894.53
Legal Clerk III: $1,637.54 - $1,990.44

The Del Norte County District Attorney's Office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Legal Clerk. This position is classified as full-time.

To perform specialized and moderately complex legal clerical work and/or receptionist duties; and to perform duties and activities associated with departmental legal proceedings and matters.

To oversee and/or perform the more complex legal clerical duties related to the initiation, processing and recording of legal documents; to relieve departmental or divisional administrators of routine administrative details and to independently respond to various inquiries and correspondence. The work consists of routine to complex legal duties at a lead person level.

Essential job duties may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• 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…