Legal Support Associate I​/II

Overview

The County of El Dorado intends to hire for the position working title Legal Secretary I/II. The County is committed to promoting public service in a diverse and collaborative workplace and may provide telework opportunities consistent with business needs and Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. The El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the community by objectively investigating and prosecuting matters to attain justice, protect rights, diminish victims’ trauma, and collaborate with other departments and agencies.

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.

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, performing daily tasks such as creating and sending in-custody assignments, setting up new cases, and managing attorney requests for reports and documentation. Additional responsibilities include 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.

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

• Legal Secretary I:
  Equivalent to graduation from high school; two (2) years of general secretarial and administrative office support experience.
• Legal Secretary II:
  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 Legal Secretary I.
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver’s License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.

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, click Accept.

The Human Resources Department will screen applications to identify qualified candidates. A written exam will be used to determine ranking for eligibility. Some details may be modified based on department needs. Candidates will be notified of procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Some classifications require pre-employment medical screening and/or background investigations. Some positions may involve access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) with corresponding background checks. Extra information about the county, housing programs, and local opportunities may be available.