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Tulare County, CA

Civil Clerk

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An Administrative Clerk or Coordinator performs administrative work in an office. Coordinates work to support an office team. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails. May manage office staff expenses, supplies or schedules.

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Job Description

Civil Clerk Tulare County, CA - 3.7 Visalia, CA Job Details Full-time $39,167.99 - $47,735.40 a year 10 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Computer operation Court record maintenance Basic math Word embeddings Legal document sorting and filing Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Cultural competency Accounting data entry Fax machines Financial record maintenance Data entry Typing Clerical experience Productivity software Phone call management Faxing File organization Full Job Description This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Sheriff's Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration. Current vacancy is with the Sheriff's Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Work Schedule for this position:
Monday -
Friday:
8am - 5pm. No weekends. Typical Duties Accept civil case documents and forms from the public and courts and review the documents for completeness and compliance with established procedures, policies, and laws. Establish and prepare departmental case records for the service of civil subpoenas, civil process, garnishments, levies, and related documents. Respond to inquiries regarding the filing of civil documents and subpoenas. Maintain a variety of garnishment and bank levy records including establishing garnishment cases, proof of service, posting payments, determining balance owed and payoffs, requesting disbursements, preparing notices, and responding to questions from garnishees, plaintiffs and attorneys. For a full list of duties and requirements for this position, please click here. Minimum Qualifications Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth 12th grade.
Experience:
One (1) year of responsible clerical experience in an office that processes confidential/highly sensitive information AND three (3) months of general clerical bookkeeping.
Knowledge of :
Double- and single-entry bookkeeping methods. Procedures to receive and disburse funds. United States monetary system. Numerical and alphabetical filing systems. Intermediate math including fractions, decimals and percentages. Familiar with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment (ie: fax, telephone, etc.).
Skill/Ability to:
Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers. Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment. Operate Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word and the ability to learn new software. Perform bookkeeping work, including reconciling reports, adjusting, and closing entries, proof reading and interpreting legal documents. Perform a variety of clerical activities involving filing, typing, data entry, reception, and assisting the public. Provide general clerical skills such as answering phones, sending and retrieving faxes, filing documents alphabetically and numerically, and providing a high level of customer service to the public. Read and interpret legal documents. Reconcile work daily.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of :
Legal forms and terminology; policies and procedures for receiving and filing legal documents in compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Additional Information Conditions of Employment:
Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act :
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bargaining Unit 01 The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount:
An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance:
A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP) .
Retirement:
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave:
12 set days and 1 personal holiday .
Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service) 3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service) 4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service) 5 weeks per year (11+ years of service) Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual:
12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Career Incentive Pay Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Years of Service % Increase Total 5 3% 3% 10 2% 5% 15 3% 8% 20 2% 10%
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D:
$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company .
Disability Insurance:
Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation:
A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available. To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/ The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.