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THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AFTER 150 APPLICATIONS ARE COLLECTED. PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Stanislaus County is recruiting for multiple vacancies throughout its 27 departments. We are looking for well rounded and charismatic individuals to join the team. We are looking for candidates who are detailed oriented and have strong customer service skills. All candidates who are up for a challenge are encouraged to apply.THE POSITIONSStanislaus County Departments with Legal Clerk positions include: Clerk Recorder's Office, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Probation and the Sheriff's Department.To learn more about the Departments, click here.The Legal Clerk series is block budgeted to allow an employee who meets the minimum qualifications and has satisfactory or above performance evaluations to advance to the next level in the series.Legal Clerk I is the entry-level class of the Legal Clerk series. Initially under direct supervision, incumbents learn legal/clerical office and County procedures. Incumbents normally advance to the higher level after gaining progressively responsible experience and achieving proficiency, which meet the qualifications for the next step in the Legal Clerk Series. The Legal Clerk II position performs with more independence of action within established guidelines. Provides direct legal clerical support to attorneys, court officers and other staff under supervision. The Legal Clerk III is the journey level position and performs with more independence of action within established guidelines. Provides direct legal clerical support to attorneys, court officers and other staff under supervision.Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the Office Worker/Clerical Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes. Incumbents are also subject to overtime, standby and call-back assignments. Individuals who are in a full-time classified position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months. Incumbents may also be subject to overtime, standby, callback, weekend, holiday and shift assignments as identified in their MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide customer service and confer with staff, attorneys, and the general public in answering questions;Process and interpret various legal forms, documents, and procedures such as minute orders, warrants, detainees, etc.;Process and type correspondence, notices, and forms including record search forms and failure to appear letters;Perform data entry;Reconcile daily cash transactions;Determine eligibility for release;File documents and case files;Retrieve and distribute all facility and inmate mail;Release of inmate property and/or clothing;Respond and answer inmate request forms;Process and type arrest reports, traffic citations, restraining orders, etc., including transcription;Monitor and distribute teletype messages;Complete court runs and bookings;Assemble and maintain files, search for missing documents and files;Answer and screen incoming calls and sign up visitors;Maintain a good rapport with staff and the public; andOther duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATEApplications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m.. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.EXAMINATION PROCESSMost County recruitment consists of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County.Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on.Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position.Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts.Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months, but may be extended up to eighteen months.TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULEApplication Deadline: June 3, 2024 or 150 applicationsWritten Examination: WEEK OF June 10, 2024Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County Departments. GENERAL INFORMATIONFinal appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.