Legal Clerk I/II/III

The County of San Luis Obispo is offering opportunities to join our APWA accredited Department of Public Works. The department is a professional team of 300 dedicated staff who serve the residents and visitors of the Central Coast. The Legal Clerk position plays a key role in supporting a wide range of responsibilities and is an important part of our department's overall success. The Legal Clerk covers a broad range of service (see below). Research, tracking and processing claims Filing, composing and processing legal documents, complaints, briefs and restitution claims Proofreading, editing, and checking for grammatical errors on large documents, legal documents, contacts and agreements Acting as a coordinator and liaison between counsel, staff and department representatives Processing a variety of document requests such as correspondence, agendas, revising policies and procedures, and updating annual documents by proofreading/correcting/ formatting/editing Processing legal notices and providing postings to meet Brown Act requirements for Advisory Groups and Committees Redacting documents for Public Record Requests and coordinating claims Reviewing documents to ensure compliance with the County policies, including the Identity Standards Policy Processing news releases posting on the web and social media Entering and editing Board items in County software (Agenda.

Net) Key Qualifications Research

• strong research and investigative skills, with the ability to locate, compile, organize, and summarize large quantities of legal and administrative documents Word
• high level of knowledge with adding footnotes, creating large mail merges, review and adding track changes, creating Table of contents, adding headers and footers, adding section breaks vs page breaks, and using styles Editing and proofing document
• highly experienced with reviewing and analyzing documents for accuracy, extremely detail oriented and well versed with spelling, grammar and legal language Excel
• working knowledge and understanding with tracking and entering data records into a spreadsheet, adding worksheets, naming worksheets PowerPoint
• working knowledge and understanding of editing, converting to Adobe and adding header and footers Acrobat Pro
• demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of editing, adding comments, redacting, adding headers/footers and creating fillable forms Microsoft
• experience with Microsoft 365 collaboration tools, including Microsoft Teams, Planner, Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, Data Sets and Outlook Agenda.net/ SAP/ NEGOV
• demonstrate experience with software or ability to learning new software Social Media
• coordination, research and posting experience is a plus Click Here for a complete job description Legal Clerk I Click Here for a complete job description Legal Clerk II Click Here for a complete job description Legal Clerk III Two years of clerical experience in a legal office, court or criminal justice system or one year of experience equivalent to an Administrative Assistant III is required.

The ideal candidate will possess:

Demonstrated legal knowledge related to the processing of legal claims, legal actions and documents Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite Experience editing, proofreading and checking large documents, legal documents, and agreements for grammatical accuracy Ability to collaborate professionally with internal/external counsel, the County Risk Management team and other County departments Ability to work cooperatively within a multi-discipline team to meet goals and deadlines while producing a quality work product Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written Self-motivated and proactive approach to completing assigned work, problem solving and taking on new assignments High level of computer literacy and ability to learn new software quickly Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications:

This is a class series. Incumbents within the series are considered for promotion to a higher class based upon development of the more advanced requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities and successful completion of progressively more difficult and complex duties and assignments.

Legal Clerk I:

This is the entry level in the series. Incumbents work under close supervision and perform routine clerical duties of a legal nature.

Legal Clerk II:

This is the journey level in the series. Incumbents work under supervision and apply specialized legal knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. The incumbent can execute all but the most complex tasks with minimal training or oversight. May assist in the training of other staff and lead projects as assigned.

Legal Clerk III:

This is the advanced journey level in the series. Incumbents at this level work independently under general supervision, with minimal oversight. Incumbents have extensive experience and exercise a high level of autonomy in applying specialized knowledge and skills in support of State and Federal regulations, mandates, and County and department policies and procedures. Incumbents are assigned the most complex assignments. May act as a lead worker by training and directing the work of other legal clerks or clerical staff. Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application. An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews. Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process. If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed. For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .