LEGAL PROCEDURES CLERK

SALARY: $34,539 - $42,404

LAST DATE TO APPLY: 5:00 p.m., September 11, 2007 Job Code: 2969



THE POSITION: This is the journey level in the Legal Procedures Clerk series, 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, Senior in that the latter has lead responsibility for a document processing unit. This position is will be used in the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriff’s Department and/or Probation. Positions within the Sheriff’s Department may require shift work.



EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High school diploma or GED AND

2. Six (6) months of full-time directly related work experience similar to below listed typical duties AND

3. A minimum corrected keyboarding (typing) certificate showing speed at NET (after errors) 40 WPM. All candidates must submit verification of their keyboarding at time of resume submission. A three or five minute timed test with the gross number of words typed per minute, the number of errors, and a signature by the examiner is required. The certificate must not be more than a year old at time of application. THIS CAN BE OBTAINED AT MOST TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCY.



THE KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES no later than five days of the final filing date (04/07/2006). FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATES WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. EACH CERTIFICATE CANNOT BE MORE THAN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OLD AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, MUST BE FROM AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL OR OTHER AGENCY AND INCLUDE TESTING AGENCY NAME, DATE TESTED AND EXAMINER’S SIGNATURE.



OTHER REQUIREMENTS: May need to obtain CLETS training and authorization.



TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: Clerical activities associated with processing and recording official documents. Examines documents and/or applications for sufficiency, completeness, conformity or validity; edits corrects errors and posts correct information; reconciles automated and manual records. Calendars cases and/or maintains schedule for court appearances. Assists the public either on the phone or over the counter in filling out or using forms. Responds to verbal and written queries from the public (including legal representatives) regarding action taken on submitted legal documents. Prepares document files. Assigns identification codes. Verifies updates, enters, and retrieves information into manual and/or automated information storage system. Computes, receives, classifies, and posts fees. Notifies other law enforcement agencies of arrests or receipt of bail.



PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Any applicant, who indicates that they have a college degree or have taken any college units, must provide proof, even though the position may not require a degree or college units.



Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The results must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact your local college or university to learn where you can obtain this service.



SELECTION PROCESS: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination. Candidates will need to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening test prior to employment. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. These provisions are subject to change.



TO APPLY: Please visit the County of Solano website, www.solanocounty.com to apply. You MUST submit a copy of your typing certificate within five days of the final filing date. Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources, (707) 784-6170 open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EOE/AA



Please note: All persons hired will be required to participate in the direct deposit program.