Legal Secretary II

Legal Secretary II

The County of Monterey is currently recruiting to fill vacancies in the Public Defender and District Attorney Offices for Legal Secretary II position. The ideal candidates will have a proven track record demonstrating knowledge of procedures, terminology, and legal office work. Further, the ideal candidates will demonstrate skill and ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions, operate office equipment, work independently, and safeguard confidential materials.

The Public Defender's Office provides legal representation to indigent persons charged with crimes in Monterey County, ranging from the simplest misdemeanor to complex capital cases. The guiding principle of the Office is that each client is entitled to the best legally attainable outcome. Our attorneys, investigators, and support staff take great pride in providing a consistently high level of service. The Office employs individuals of high ethical standards, character, and professional courage.

The District Attorney's Office is responsible for attending court and conducting all local criminal prosecutions. The District Attorney is a State Constitutional Officer when prosecuting crimes defined under State Law. The Office additionally provides legal advice to all law enforcement agencies and provides training programs for their personnel; thus, increasing the probability of successful prosecutions. The mission of the Office is to promote justice, ensure that the rights of victims are upheld by treating them with dignity, respect and compassion, and aggressively and fairly prosecute those who violate the law.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis. This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the low level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

• Working knowledge of : English grammar, spelling, written format and punctuation. Legal office work, procedures and terminology. General legal forms and documents.
• Skill and ability to : Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions. Operate a variety of office equipment such as typewriter, Dictaphone, calculator, and personal Computers. Work independently and with a minimum of direct supervision. Safeguard confidential materials. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Desirable qualifications : Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish.

Any combination of training, education and / or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is : Experience : Two years of clerical experience in a legal office or court.

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following :

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefits Summary sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and / or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.