Legal Clerk I​/II - Probation

Internationally known for its fine wines, exciting restaurants and world class resorts, 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, Napa 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.
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This open recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) full‑time vacancy for the position of Legal Clerk, which may be filled at the I or II level, depending on the qualifications, for Napa County's Probation Department. The eligibility 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.

• Legal Clerk I Hourly Rate: $29.15 /hour (Step
  1) – $34.26 /hour (Step
  5)
• Legal Clerk II Hourly Rate: $30.67 /hour (Step
  1) – $36.06 /hour (Step
  5)
• Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE.

The Napa County Probation Department operates adult and juvenile court‑related services in the areas of investigation and supervision with the mission to enforce court orders to inspire positive change, transform the lives of offenders, victims, and families, and promote community safety. The Department is also responsible for the overall operation of the County’s Juvenile Hall, which provides custody, counseling, medical care and guidance of delinquent and custodial youth in a variety of programs.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT HERE
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The Legal Clerk class series performs a variety legal clerical tasks, processes or assists in the preparation of legal documents, and provides direct clerical support for a County department involved in the processing of legal documents, and may provide clerical support to an attorney or judge. Typically, the Legal Clerk I performs duties in one area of law (civil, criminal, domestic relations, recording) and performs a variety of routine to moderately complex legal clerical tasks.

Typically, the Legal Clerk II performs complex legal clerical tasks in more than one area of law (e.g., civil, criminal, traffic, domestic relations), and performs a variety of responsible and complex legal clerical tasks under general direction.

• Legal Clerk I
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of general clerical experience.
• Legal Clerk II
  
  Experience:
  
  One year of legal clerical experience.
• Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, including or supplemented by general clerical training.
• License*: 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.

Online Final date to receive applications:
By 5:00 pm on Friday, January 16, 2026

Application Screening:
By Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Supplemental Question Scoring:
Tentatively scheduled the week of January 19, 2026

Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam (Panel Interview).

Oral Exam (Panel Interview):
Tentatively scheduled the week of February 9, 2026

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