Legal Secretary I/II/III - Visalia, United States - Tulare County, CA

Tulare County, CA Visalia, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation and Sheriff's offices.

The anticipated life of the employment list is six months.

If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with Tulare County Sheriff's Department located in Visalia.

Level I:
$3,762 -$4,585 Monthly

Level II:
$3,963 -$4,830 Monthly

Level

III:
$4,164 -$5,075 Monthly

This position is scheduled to receive a 3% cost of living adjustment on 6/30/2024.

Typical Duties

Act as secretary to a Legal County department head or assistant department head; prepare comparative workload reports for budgets, annual reports and documentation; type letters, memos, minutes of meetings, reports and statistics from shorthand, longhand, dictaphone, tape recorder and over the telephone; compile and/or collect data for reports to State and Federal agencies; read and understand correspondence, rules, regulations, manuals, grant stipulations, bids and contracts; prepare charts, graphs and diagrams; develop, establish and maintain various filing systems; prepare and process a wide variety on criminal and civil documents; may operate office automation and related equipment; perform supportive office functions such as maintaining inventory of supplies, arranging equipment repairs, screening and distributing mail to appropriate people; organize and prepare various annual reports for State and Federal agencies; interpret and answer questions regarding the County Ordinance Code, rules, regulations and policies; maintain financial records such as collecting fees, maintaining petty cash, posting, depositing, purchases and other department expenditures; make reservations, schedule and confirm appointments and answer questions over the telephone, in person or through correspondence

Level II:
Act as confidential secretary to a County legal department head or assistant department head; refer incoming mail to department head and staff members; organize correspondence for reply in order of priority; prepare correspondence and agenda items, independently or with brief instructions, requiring judgment in the selection of data or interpretation of laws, rules, or policies; edit drafts for composition and grammatical structure; schedule appointments, arrange conferences and meetings, make reservations, plan dates, clear conflicts, and prepare agendas; screen office and telephone calls, refer to appropriate staff members or give out information on departmental programs and policies as needed; maintain administrative files, including management confidential information; attend meetings as a representative of clerical/office management; plan, assign and supervise the work of clerical employees; assist in the selection of staff; train employees in procedures and techniques; complete performance evaluation reports and take or recommend appropriate actions; supervise, organize, direct and participate in the operation of office information and computer equipment, including formatting and production of documents; prepare personnel data forms, status changes and related matters; study filing systems and clerical procedures, recommend methods for improvements; order and maintain departmental supplies; prepare clerical procedural manuals and accounting reports; assist in preparation of the annual departmental budget and monitor account expenditures; communicate with staff members, and relay messages to and from superior
Level

III:

Act as office manager to plan, supervise and direct the day-to-day clerical and administrative activities of the office; act as confidential secretary to a County legal department head or assistant department head; refer incoming mail to department head and staff members; organize correspondence for department head's reply in order of priority, with background material attached for reference; prepare correspondence and agenda items, independently or with brief instructions requiring a high level of judgment in the selection of data or interpretation of laws, rules, or policies; edit drafts for composition and grammatical structure; schedule appointments for department head; screen office and telephone callers, refer to appropriate staff members or give out information on departmental programs and policies as needed; Arrange conferences and meetings, make reservations, plan dates, clear conflicts, and prepare agendas; direct, train and assist support staff in typing and processing of a wide variety of criminal and civil legal documents; attend meetings as a member of the management team; maintain administrative files, including management confidential information; assist in the development of departmental policies, programs and procedures requiring a broad understanding of departmental purposes and objectives and a thorough knowledge of all laws and regulations relating to departmental operation; coordinate clerical responsibilities with other departmental operations and related agencies; supervise and make work assignments of employees in a variety of clerical classifications and/or with varied, complex work assignments; prepare personnel data forms, status changes and other personnel related materials; interpret departmental programs to the public; answer difficult correspondence and prepare complex reports independently; study filing systems and clerical procedures; recommend methods for improvements; act as departmental computer liaison with LGFS, SCT county computer committee; may prepare hardware/software proposals; prepare clerical procedural manuals and accounting reports; prepare the annual departmental budget and/or other budgets and monitor account expenditures; communicate with staff members, and relay messages to and from superior; interview and hire clerical staff; train employees in procedures and techniques; complete performance evaluation reports and take or recommend appropriate actions.

Employment Standards

Education/Experience - Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible clerical and secretarial experience involving frequent contact with the public
Level

III:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade supplemented by specialized legal secretarial and/or paralegal and business training including budget preparation and the operation of office automation computer equipment AND Four (4) years of increasingly responsible legal office support staff and administrative work, including experience in the budget process and the operation of office automation-computer equipment, and preferable one (1) year in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge of - General office practices and procedures to train and evaluate staff in filing and proper format for correspondence and documents; counseling, training, and employee appraisal techniques; correct English usage, spelling, and punctuation; function and procedures of a modern office environment; principles and practices of supervision; math sufficient to assist with department budget preparations.

Skill/Ability to- Write clearly, using correct grammar and punctuation, and proofread; give verbal and written instructions in a clear, concise manner; follow verbal and written instructions; use patience, tact and courtesy to establish rapport with co-workers, other County employees and the public in person and by telephone; copy information from a written source accurately and legibly; work independently, make decisions and establish priorities; collect and organize information and write reports; assign and coordinate clerical work within the department; accurately code, post, check or verify detailed information and data; read, understand and apply technical/legal information and materials; type accurately from clear copy at a speed of 50 words per minute; supervise and train clerical staff.

DESIREABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of- County rules ordinances, policies, safety rules, and departmental operations and procedures.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act:
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or

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