Legal Support Associate I​/II

Description

(Working Title for Legal Secretary I/II)
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting public service in a diverse and collaborative workplace. Telework opportunities may be available consistent with business needs and Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The Office The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by objectively investigating and prosecuting matters under the law to attain justice, protect people’s rights, and diminish victims’ trauma while holding criminals accountable. The office collaborates with other departments and agencies and supports programs that focus on reducing crime.

Use your skills to perform varied and responsible specialized and confidential legal secretarial duties; compose and prepare correspondence; provide legal administrative support to attorneys, court officers, or law enforcement personnel; assist with calendaring and scheduling; and perform related duties as assigned.

• Perform general and legal secretarial duties related to the assigned functional area and department.
• Draft pleadings, subpoenas, contracts, ordinances, and other legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and reports, from notes, dictated materials, or printed materials.
• Calendar and schedule court dates, meetings, and appointments; file or arrange for filing of legal briefs and other paperwork with the court.
• Process a variety of legal agreements following instructions of attorneys or other personnel.
• Initiate specified correspondence such as transmittal letters for signature; review finished materials for completeness, accuracy, format, compliance with policies and procedures, and English usage.
• Collect information from diverse sources pertinent to the area of assignment; compile data and prepare routine reports as required.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in legal office procedures and the ability to manage confidential matters with discretion. They excel in a dynamic environment, handling tasks such as creating and sending in-custody assignments, setting up new cases, managing attorney requests for reports and documentation, processing and scanning court documents, calendaring hearings, responding to staff emails, and assisting attorneys and investigators by following up on records requests while maintaining strong relationships with outside agencies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and case management systems (Karpel preferred) is essential.

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to public service by supporting the District Attorney’s Office in its mission to uphold justice for residents of El Dorado County. Candidates who value accuracy, professionalism, and teamwork—and who thrive balancing independent tasks with collaborative support—will find this role rewarding and impactful.

HR will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations:

• Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that provides the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Equivalent to graduation from high school; two (2) years of general secretarial and administrative office support experience.

Equivalent to graduation from high school; one (1) year of legal secretarial experience providing support to attorneys, court officers, or other law enforcement personnel, or one (1) year of experience equivalent to the County’s Legal Secretary I.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

to view minimum qualifications, physical, environmental, and working conditions.

Apply online by clicking the Apply link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to required supplemental questions are complete,…