Legal Process Clerk

DESCRIPTION

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time positions in the class of Legal Process Clerk I at the Yolo County District Attorney's Office.

The Legal Process Clerk I is the entry and trainee level class in the Legal Process Clerk Series. Incumbents assist with daily office functions and learn to perform a combination of various court‑related legal clerical functions such as, but are not limited to, accepting, processing, producing, and filing documents related to the establishment and maintenance of a court‑related legal record.

• Detailed oriented and has the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
• Must be able to use sound judgement in applying appropriate laws, regulations and policies.
• Must answer and route incoming calls on a multi‑line phone system with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Possesses word processing, spreadsheets and database programs software knowledge and experience.
• Is an enthusiastic and adaptable professional with exceptional multitasking abilities and verbal and written communication skills.
• Is a customer‑focused professional and team player who is excited about starting a career in the justice system and serving the public.

Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application including the required supplemental questions by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives receipts and post payments of fines, bails and filing fees.
• Receives and files legal documents and ensures they are placed in the appropriate record.
• Sets up and maintains files in accordance with established policy in creating a court‑related legal record.
• Accepts, reviews, returns, endorses, certifies and/or files documents, and records related information in a computer.
• Prepares, types and/or generates a variety of simple forms, documents, notices, letters, orders, and/or abstracts related to legal processes.
• Verifies, enters, retrieves and updates information and data into a computer terminal; records case information manually and/or electronically.
• Prepares and types a variety of simple court‑related legal forms, documents, notices, letters and abstracts, as well as other correspondence related to legal filing and legal processes.

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Experience
:
One (1) year of general clerical experience; AND

Typing
:
Must type a rate of not less than 35 net words per minute.

Substitution
: A year of full‑time education beyond high school may substitute for the required experience.

License
:
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

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Application Process

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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the final filing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

In addition to a completed Employment Application, applicants are required to submit a completed Supplemental Questionnaire, a current valid typing certificate that demonstrates the ability to type 35 WPM, and verification of education (if qualifying via the education pattern).

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