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Legal Secretary I/II (Bilingual Spanish Preferred)
Job Posted
12/19/2024
County of Napa, California
Napa, CA 94559
United States
Category
Administrative
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Job Description
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. As an organization, the County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE. If you seek a rewarding team experience that empowers you to effect positive change in your community, thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply and join our District Attorney's team, where your contribution is essential. The Legal Secretary I/II performs administrative secretarial, and clerical work for an attorney or department head and to perform legal processing tasks. In this position you will assist in the preparation and maintenance of calendars and schedules, perform routine or moderately complex legal processing tasks in assigned area of law. You will also prepare affidavits, complaints, warrants, judicial orders, abstracts of judgments, subpoenas, and other documents. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter, has the ability to work independently, strong personal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy which may be filled as a Legal Secretary I or Legal Secretary II level depending on qualifications in the District Attorney's Office. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year. Scheduled salary increases and Winter Time Off (WTO): 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/25 3.5% COLA increase effective 7/01/.0 hours of paid Winter Time Off (WTO) EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Legal Secretary I ($29.61 - $35.12/hour): Experience: One year of directly related legal clerical or secretarial experience Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized legal clerical training. Legal Secretary II ($32.27 - $38.23/hour) Experience: Three years of significant, directly related and progressive legal secretarial experience. Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized legal clerical training. College level legal administrative course work is preferred. License or Certificate : Certain positions assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver's License. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. The Recruitment Process Application Deadline5:00 pm on DECEMBER 20, 2024Supplemental Questions Scoring By January 3, 2025 Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview. Oral Panel Interview Week of January 20, 2025 The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.View the full job description, including the example of duties for Legal Secretary I or Legal Secretary II. Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code 3101.) Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE. ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at . Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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