Legal Typist - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

County of Monterey • Salinas, CA

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About The Position

The Monterey County District Attorney's Office is recruiting a bilingual Legal Typist for its Criminal Division. Working under the close supervision of experienced staff, the position performs varied, complex, and responsible legal clerical work for one or more attorneys, as well as related duties. The ideal candidate has knowledge of English grammar, spelling, written formats, and punctuation; proficiency in legal office work, procedures, and terminology; and the ability to follow complex instructions, operate office equipment, and safeguard confidential materials.

The eligible list established through this recruitment may be used County-wide to fill current and future regular full-time, part-time, or temporary vacancies. The classification is part of a flexible series; employees appointed at the lower level may be promoted to the higher level upon meeting its employment standards and receiving a recommendation from the appointing authority.

Requirements

• Possess Spanish oral proficiency.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record, or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority.
• Successfully complete a background check, including Department of Justice fingerprinting.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices, filing systems, and standard office equipment.
• Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Working knowledge of the services and functions of courts and legal departments.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, work with minimal direct supervision, safeguard confidential materials, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Qualifying experience may be one year of clerical experience comparable to Monterey County Typist Clerk II, performing varied clerical and typing duties in a legal office or court; or two years of clerical experience in a legal office or court. Equivalent combinations of training, education, and/or experience may qualify.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during disasters or emergencies, and to travel out of County to attend meetings.

Responsibilities

• Arrange for legal documents to be recorded by contacting the appropriate court department, notify personnel in other offices, and file legal papers with the proper courts.
• Review and process information concerning misdemeanor and felony complaints, indictments, and search warrants.
• Maintain files, logs, and/or indexes recording pleas, trial convictions, acquittals, sentences, and other case dispositions.
• Enter and update cases in the recordkeeping system.
• May answer public questions by providing information and explaining procedures.
• Operate office equipment such as word processors, copiers, typewriters, and calculators.
• Perform related legal clerical work as required.

Benefits

• The County offers an excellent benefits package; details are available in the J-Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. Employees hired into temporary positions are not eligible for the listed benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed