Legal Process Clerk I/II - Extra-Help Legal Process Clerk I/II

Job Description

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $21.41- $23.61 per hour.

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

• Prepare and process adult court-ordered bench warrants; files for termination of Probation, misdemeanor cases, Prop 36 and Drug Court cases, welfare fraud cases and complaints.
  
• May function as primary CLETS operator; perform general office duties.
  
• Types various legal documents such as notices, affidavits, court orders, investigation reports, motions, petitions, detentions, subpoenas, warrants, discovery, jury instructions and other documents.
  
• Processes various legal documents by preparing forms, obtaining necessary signatures, attaching required addendums, and ensuring documents are received or file within statutory time limits.
  
• Obtain information such as proof of prior convictions, subpoena service, doctors and laboratory reports.
  
• Prepare letters regarding extensions, notifications of depositions, appointment verifications, etc.
  
• Contacts attorneys, court clerks, witnesses, governmental agencies, and other County departments to obtain and confirm information or to arrange appointments, depositions, hearings, etc.
  
• Prepare, handle and reviews evidence or exhibits to be presented.
  
• Furnishes information to the public, attorneys, and authorized law enforcement personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I
Experience:
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience, including one (1) year working in a related agency where duties required the understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply laws and statutes. (College course-work in the field of legal para-professional training may substitute for two years of required experience on a year for year basis.)

Level II
Experience:
One (1) year of experience equivalent to a Legal Process Clerk I, or three (3) years of increasingly responsible clerical experience working in a County Clerk's Office, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Justice or Superior Court, Probation Department, or in a related agency where duties required the understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and the ability to interpret and apply laws and statutes. (College course-work in the field of legal para-professional training may substitute for two years of required experience on a year for year basis.)

Essential Functions

• Process, prepare, and maintain legal forms and documents.
  
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination and data entry device; repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of:

• Common legal documents filed or prepared in the assigned office.
  
• Modern office methods and procedures.
  
• Terminology and forms used in Court proceedings.
  
• Penal Code, Code of Civil Procedures, and other statutes relating to legal filings and Court procedures.
  
• Preparation and maintenance of court calendars.
  
• Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Read, interpret, and apply laws and statutes.
  
• Perform difficult legal clerical work related to Court proceedings.
  
• Understand and follow court calendar procedures.
  
• Maintain cooperative relations with others.

Why Merced County? A message from the CEO:


HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Five (5) regularly scheduled workdays.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)
Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Represented Employees $10,000

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT
DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pre-tax or post-tax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7356.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary : $21 - $24