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County of Monterey, CA Hiring for Supervising Legal Secretary Job at Salinas, CA Full Time
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THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
Working Knowledge of:
Experience
Three years of progressively responsible clerical experience in a legal office which included lead worker responsibilities.
OR
COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.
NOTES:
Apply On-Line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by 11:59 PM(PST)
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by contacting:
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Application Filing Deadline: May 27, 2022
Exam #: 22/80B24/04CH
Exam #: 22/80B24/04CH
The Office of the District Attorney 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 Office employs individuals of high ethical standards, character, and professional courage. The Office of the District Attorney is seeking talented, self-directed individuals to fill vacant Supervising Legal Secretary positions. This position requires the ability to perform supervisory responsibilities over subordinate clerical staff in support for attorneys and to perform other duties and work as required.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.
Examples of Duties
Paramount duties include:
- Supervises, organizes, coordinates, assigns and monitors the day-to-day activities of clerical support staff in a large section or geographical location.
- Conducts formal employee counseling and performance appraisals; documents work performance and recommends disciplinary actions and merit increases; processes grievances at the first line supervisory levels; participates in personnel selection interviews; provides for the training and development of employees.
- Develops and implements clerical procedures and assists in the development and implementation of policies.
To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website:
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/class-specifications
http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/class-specifications
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
- The services, functions and procedures used in legal office work pertaining to criminal court procedure.
- Legal terminology and general legal forms and documents.
- English grammar, spelling, sentence structure, written format and punctuation.
Working Knowledge of:
- The principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, organization and prioritizing; planning and adjusting staffing; monitoring and evaluating effectiveness; documenting work performance.
Skill and Ability to:
- Plan, train, prioritize, assign, review and evaluate the work of others.
- Plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective.
- Orally communicate in English in order to receive and give directions.
- Communicate effectively, in writing, in order to compose routine correspondence for signature by others.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted through the course of work.
- Exercise tact and good judgement in dealing with people from a variety of socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including typewriters, personal computers, adding machines, telephones, etc.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education, and/or experience which provides for the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Experience
Three years of progressively responsible clerical experience in a legal office which included lead worker responsibilities.
OR
Two years of experience in the class of Senior Legal Secretary in Monterey County.
Additional Information
BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the “F” Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website at: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/home/showpublisheddocument/107956/637755958396500000 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.
COVID-19:
On July 30, 2021, the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors took action to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for all employees to include new hires. The vaccination requirement is in accordance with Section 25 of the County of Monterey Emergency Response Manual and COVID-19 Prevention Program Link. Applicants who accept employment with the County of Monterey, will be required to be fully vaccinated. However, individuals may request medical or religious exemptions and will be required to complete the appropriate request and certification forms for review and approval no later than their start date. Medical /Religion.
NOTES:
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.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty, by 11:59 PM(PST)
or
Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County
Attn: Human Resources
168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor
Human Resources, Salinas, CA 93901
Email: [email protected] Phone: (831) 755-5446
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants’ possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
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A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
Responses to the Supplemental Questions
All application materials must be received by the final filing date of May 27, 2022. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Cicely Henson, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5446, or [email protected].
