Legal Procedures Clerk; Entry

Legal Procedures Clerk (Entry)

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine clerical support work in the processing of legal and other official documents such as court actions, subpoenas, criminal warrants; performs related duties as required.

This is the entry level in the Legal Procedures Clerk series in which incumbents must possess basic clerical skills. This position is characterized by the responsibility for the preparation, processing and recording of legal and other official documents such as court actions, subpoenas, criminal warrants, legal descriptions and official notices. It is distinguished from the Legal Procedures Clerk in that the latter is the journey level working independently, and has responsibility for more technical aspects of the work and more discretion in decision making.

Eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur in the Probation Department and Sheriff's Office.

Position requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) months of full-time clerical work experience.

Other requirements:

• Applicants are required to demonstrate a net typing speed of forty (40) words per minute.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

How to submit your documents:

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to , or by email to recruitment. Be sure to include the recruitment title Legal Procedures Clerk (Entry) and the recruitment number . If submitting documents by email include the recruitment title and recruitment number in the subject field.

Selection process:

07/17/26 – 5:00pm (PST) – Deadline to submit application and required documents.

08/17/26 – Tentative week for written and typing exam.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application.

Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at , business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.